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75 sunny - twisty - meet lots of fellow riders - ride down and back with fellow neo guys- all sort of riders to be comfortable with and basically a must do ride See you tomorrow don't worry about distance , u can always head back. But I promise you won't

Seems like thins will work out okay, except for lead on slow group that is bmwnut I am pretty much in touch with every one else, again thx for all volunteers , main guys and stand by guys if they have the routes memorized we are good to go

Very excited that for the first time the weather is cooperating to the plan, but dont want to say anything stupid and jinx it....but just have to say this again, this is one of a kind riding day on which whole day ride is not a bad idea.

route is easy to remember brandon, if push come to shove i can always call on you thx for helping out. will be nice to meet you, didnt know any active indy forums to post up, or else would have invited some guys from there too. If you done the route already that is an added bonus, if any of the leads fail to show up (like if they get stuck in florida lol) i can count on you. Plus we will be riding down together from coshocton so we already have one group ride before the big one

quit and fly backl get on any stupid plane to come back and ride the royal cross plane perfect, thx gunner. As i mentioned before any one stepping forward greatly appreciated.

best day for a ride it would be a crime not to ride on this day, and its totally unsocial not to come and meet other fellow riders at least if not riding

i am new to this how do i see the updated link? so i can post it to the opening thread

this itself will work mike, but there is just two minor tweaks that i added after i posted that route, 1- the start point accurately reflecting the mall where we will begin 2- we will take 33 to 78 on nelsonville (tracking number between 39 and 40) this is the last updated route https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Chieftain+Dr&daddr=39.5400176,-82.406924+to:OH-93+S+to:OH-56+E+to:39.4529201,-82.2177661+to:Burr+Oak+Blvd+to:7th+St+to:OH-669+W+to:S+Columbus+St+to:E+Hunter+St&hl=en&ll=39.679712,-82.187347&spn=0.461343,1.056747&sll=39.804671,-82.297329&sspn=0.007228,0.016512&geocode=FV1nWwIdAS0W-w%3BFTFVWwId9JEW-ymzYS6pl-9HiDEGKE3i7NDZTQ%3BFaDfWAIdwrwV-w%3BFUg_WAId2B0Z-w%3BFfgAWgId2nQZ-yk7dZt_4OFHiDEcfolRIB6tKQ%3BFcAhWgId-bkZ-w%3BFeEJXQIdcNke-w%3BFZ9UXgIdyxMe-w%3BFQZoXwIdozYY-w%3BFetYWwIdspcW-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrsp=8&sz=17&via=1,4&t=m&z=11

Dang its too late to change any thing i guess, we will play it by the ear. Leave it upto the judgement of lead of each small group to make the call of which gas stop to stop by, seems like there are at least 3 in the vicinity. Our final aim is to be on road within about 20-25 mins of stopping for gas, and to hit 78 towards east. As long as they keep the schedule and right road we wil be okay. Traffic congestion no choice i guess thx for the heads up cdub

Nooo way punk, I was just trying to re emphasize to others not to jump in with you if they havent experienced that kind of fast group rides. Sorry if i worded wrong. And you are one of the most responsible rider in here and every one know that and respect it. thats why i keep saying, u shud be directing the proceedings.

nice to see you back denny, and still riding like a mad man if you are out there will you be able to help us by touching 691? no one has scouted that section recently. I remember your post from last year saying it was a nice ride

very nice pics.

it would have been so much easier, but it never works perfect, as many people show up and many dont and in the end its all a last minute draw. But for some magical reason it always works out alright just like last two years. But the question is who will take the initiative this year. I am all so vocal onyl behind the PC, in real life i am a shy scary pussy who hides behind the camera pauly, punk took over last two years and it worked out. I have a gut feeling UP will resurrect this year as well

tried to simplify the route into a pdf, the print out can be folded and put into a tank bag, Hopefully its not confusing

Dont worry tim, UP was supposed to lead a pace sometimes called as "mach retard" or next to it. But except for frequent flyers of that jet plane no one else shud be doing that pace. those frequent flyers are now leading the next pace level, Both gasser and jschaf i rode with are very responsible riders. Nothing to worry they will keep fun pace for the experienced. Meanwhile there is still two medium intermediate pace groups as well as slow groups where majority will be riding. If we have trouble like last year where we find it hard to fill up the fast groups we will have to tweak one fast group a little bit slower etc etc

to start off with, i was thinking there would be no one to ride in UP mach pace since most of his fast companies are leading other groups That group would have been UP and Inyaz only Jschaf and Gasser would be leading a fast enuff pace for the speedy guys to enjoy. having said all that, if still guys crave for more, entice UP to ride and lead Cant locate it on map , but if there is we will leave it up to the last slow group lead guys to decide on choosing it based on how busy the other two is, if not we will keep with this plan for now to avoid confusion

These are the gas stops This is the one and only gas stop High grade fuel available 85 miles from here to end of ride with gas stop around (almost sure every one can make that) Fast group (less in number) will fill from speedway Medium groups (more number) will go to BP Slow groups will go to speedway and by that time hopefully fast group is done Wait time of about 20 mins here for every one to fill up. After 20 mins the fast guys will start to pull out Hopefully soon the medium and slow group can start pulling out No need to get over excited seeing the other groups pulling out, just make sure you are ready for your own group lead and sweep. Overall just like any other normal group ride, just follow the hints from lead and sweep.

Yes that's the plan, I will need to tweak the route a little so it shows we are passing through nelsonville, will post all the comprehensive details by noon in a word or PDF so it'd easy to print out as well

Alex, there are people from around central area and those staying in hocking hills that plan to grab a bite after the ride ends. Only us from far end of state will be heading back out asap Once we hit the mall parking lot at then end of the ride you guys can catch up and decide among yourself

This late I think ur right, lets just stick with nelsonville will complete out the rest of small details by tomorrow noon and have sort of finalized thread and print out etc ready

call me crazy, but one time i want to do a midnight run as well, But its so damn dangerous but if we keep it safe will be one worth it. But lots of obstacles to overcome to realize this.

One last last minute thing to complete the plan thread and close of all discussions, GAS stop Nelsonville ? speedway and BP Pros -bigger stations - high grade fuels -less confusing as no detours, on right side etc Cons -Early in the ride almost like 1/3 distance into ride -about 85 miles after this gas stop to end of ride. -no point in taking an extended break here as its early in ride, hopefully people gas up without taking helmets off, and be ready to pull out soon. Mcconnelsville 3 small stations Pros - perfect break for the ride to relax and gas up for about 15-20 mins Cons -confusing to get to gas stations -small detour from main route -Will have to split into 3 to fill up and save time -less available high grade fuel Sorry to ask opinion on everything, i find it easier to follow at least the general opinion of active posters rather than just putting things up. But if nobody has any opinion I am sticking to Nelsonville which seems to have way more positives that mcconnelsville. Esp since its less confusing By tomorrow noon a final plan of route with all break spot, time and every thing else will be ready for print out.

UP, i understand leading might be confusing for you with the last minute change in plan, but i would say this you and the nephew will have a safe and fun time with Jerrys group. I would trust him to lead a nice easy pace since he is on a big bird, (if he was on the little one thats an entirely different story). Mykill might get carried away once the VTEC kicks in

unfortunately there are no designated lunch stops, those who are close by(a lot of them) are stopping for a bite after the whole ride, those like us from far away need to start right back home to make it before night hahaha yes, yes same mall http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Chieftain+Dr&daddr=39.540016,-82.4069+to:OH-93+S+to:OH-56+E+to:39.4485168,-82.2010518+to:Burr+Oak+Blvd+to:7th+St+to:OH-669+W+to:S+Columbus+St+to:E+Hunter+St&hl=en&ll=39.539098,-82.409456&spn=0.012709,0.019205&sll=39.530592,-82.421536&sspn=0.025421,0.038409&geocode=FV1nWwIdAS0W-w%3BFTBVWwIdDJIW-ymzYS6pl-9HiDEGKE3i7NDZTQ%3BFaDfWAIdwrwV-w%3BFUg_WAId2B0Z-w%3BFcTvWQIdJbYZ-ylbwiZGbApIiDEMWITOdcZJlA%3BFcAhWgId-bkZ-w%3BFeEJXQIdcNke-w%3BFZ9UXgIdyxMe-w%3BFTJlXwIdhTkY-w%3BFetYWwIdspcW-w&gl=us&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=15&via=1,4&t=m&z=16 more than fuel breaks i guess just to stretch the leg a bit, a half way or more than a half way point would be ideal, Personally i like nelsonville, but will like little bit of input from others on this.

was just google map picturing this, That looks even better with two big gas stations near by, i mean it looks perfect, on right side of the road which means no crossing over + lots of pump + premium gas. only question is it too early for a break?