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The ol' bladder isn't as elastic as it used to be. A friend suggested to not drink anything the morning of a ride. But, without two cups of java, I'm nearly comatose until noon. And, those two cups demand to come back out in a timely fashion. During the 2012 Dream Ride, if it hadn't have been for bmwnut missing a turn in Malta, and turning us around at a gas station, I would have arrived in Zanesville thoroughly soaked. And, it wasn't just me that had to go. I've thought about a solution to a needed bathroom break when the rest of the group ahead of you, with bladders of steel, ride off without you as you wonder off into the woods for relief. Has anyone tried anything like this? There are attachments for women as well as men. http://www.biorelief.com/products/portable-toilets/stadium-pal-kit.html I'm thinking, forget the bag. Run a tube that reaches two inches below the boot (while sitting on the bike), pull off to the side, leave a puddle, and catch back up with the group. It is suggested for ...Traveling, Flying, Hunting and Fishing, Aviators, Concerts, Physical Therapy, Pub Crawling, And Long Distance Motorcycle Riders, Prostate Recovery. One "Iron Butt" rider had the following to say: I am a long distance motorcycle rider from Londonderry, NH. I compete in endurance events all around the United States. Recently I rode in the Ironbutt Rally, an 11 day, 11,000 mile event known as "The World's Toughest Motorcycle Competition." www.ironbutt.com Endurance riding requires the rider to solve equations of fuel management, time and distance, as well as endurance. If I have to stop every few hours to pee, it defeats the purpose of carrying 11.5 gallons of fuel. I have been using the Stadium Pal for two years now, and using it has allowed me to drink fluids continuously while riding, without the worry of finding somewhere to stop. It allows me to concentrate on riding, and allows me to only stop when I need to refuel or rest. There is nothing worse than holding it in for hours looking for a good place to stop. It eliminates the need to use the always clean restrooms, and leaving my well-equipped motorcycle in an unsecured location. The Stadium Pal prevents dehydration and muscle cramps. I can't praise the Stadium Pal enough, I love to brag about my "tube", and my favorite line is, "Do you know what I am doing right now?" Feedback? .

TV News: City police raided a Dirtwater home early this morning. Two adults were taken into custody and two small children turned over to children's services. Guns and ammunition were confiscated along with a small amount of cash. The suspects were suspected of littering. Film at eleven.

No more ARC posted at 5:30 PM either. Plus, Hamilton, Ohio is down to 24 seats. .

Suspicions confirmed. Edit: As of 1:19 AM, Hamilton, Ohio is down to 29 seats for the ARC class. No others have been posted. .

Ahhh, the Connie 14... I wish she came in my size.

I'm wondering if something is jacked-up with the website. I don't buy that Butler Technology & Career Development Schools in Hamilton, Ohio has 33 seats left for May 16th thru June 30th, at 3:30 PM on the first day of sign-up, and no one else has any seats left in the whole state. Could this be correct? If so, it seems we need many more Advanced Rider Courses available to the rapidly growing number of riders than what is currently available. I'm trying to get in an Advance Rider Course. Last year I signed up for the Basic Rider Course the 2nd day of sign up and there were plenty of seats left. Lakewood High School in Hebron, Ohio currently has 79 seats available for their Basic Rider Course between March 21st and June 9th, so surely someone has some Advanced Riders Course seats still available. I'll keep an eye on the website and see if anything changes. .

Yum! ... BBQ ST. Louis Ribs w/garlic bread, steak fries, and a house salad. Blue Cheese, if you please, and yes, add the crumbles, if you don't mind. Iced Tea, and a bite of your pizza when you are not looking. I'll put them on my list to try. Thank you very much! .

Just a few highlights from the website: 6-hour, one-day, range-only course (no formal classroom session) Requires motorcycle license or endorsement Use your own 2-wheeled motorcycle Passengers allowed ...take the Basic Rider Course-2 (BRC-2) as an early-season refresher, to bond with that new-to-you motorcycle, or to gain experience and improve control while riding with a passenger. This course is designed for the experienced/endorsed rider (and co-rider) who want to learn more about reducing the risk of riding and practice skills under the watchful and helpful eye of a trained instructor. Additional requirements for ERC/BRC-2 participants with a co-rider: A motorcycle equipped to carry a co-rider. The co-rider must be at least 16 years old. Co-riders under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign a release and waiver form before any riding exercises. The co-rider must be able to touch the passenger foot pegs when sitting on the motorcycle. Switching responsibilities between the operator and co-rider is prohibited. The co-rider must also pay a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee. Co-rider must wear the same protective gear as described above. http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/BRC2.stm I thought about taking this course but I don't want to do over what I can already do, and I don't intend to haul a passenger, unless she's proven herself to be a Grade-A sammich maker. Here's great refresher info for everyone: http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/mo_erccards.pdf More up my alley may be this: Advanced Rider Course (ARC) Do you already have your motorcycle endorsement and your own motorcycle? Are you very comfortable with how your motorcycle handles and have over 1,000 miles of experience on it? If you’re ready to learn how to ride your motorcycle better, take the Advanced Rider Course (ARC). Classroom Topics include: Cornering Braking and Swerving Safety and Risk Rider Perception Rider Behavior Risk Offset Range Exercises include: Basic Control Quick Stops Stopping Demonstration Curve Adjustments Cornering and Swerving Multiple Curves Decreasing Radius Curves Gap Analysis and Safety Margins COUNTY.../...CITY.../...LOCATIONS for Advanced Course Butler.../...Liberty Township.../...Butler Tech. (513) 645-8350 Franklin.../...Columbus.../...Ohio Dept. of Public Safety/Columbus State Community College (614) 287-5489 Hamilton.../...Cincinnati.../...Great Oaks Inst. of Tech. (513) 771-8881 Miami.../...Troy.../...Motorcycle Safety Foundation (937) 332-6177 Sandusky.../...Fremont.../...Terra CC (419) 559-2110 http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/advanced_rider.stm ..

What determines when you will not ride? Is it the temperature? Is it the cold? And what determines when you begin riding again? .

If it's a white Dodge that's stalking you, it's the very same one. Let's get 'em! .

The last ride I took was here >>> http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=101907 I'm still new at riding and I'm still acquiring gear for riding under unpleasant and unfavorable conditions. I'm wishing to learn what to, and what not to spend money on when trying to stay warm and dry, and right side up in nasty and slippery weather. Question: I've often heard the mention of salt still being on the road as a reason not to ride. Is it that salt residue makes the road slippery or is it that it will eat the metal on your bike or both? . .

I'm guessing he wanted some kissing without being charged extra and she wasn't up for him forcing it on her. You can't mix alcohol with business and come out ahead. $1000 for time with her? I think not. She would not have enough money to make herself worth my while. Perhaps she's right up his alley. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89lpoHPtZvY ..

I would find a way to make the animal fear my property. I could get creative.

Great pics. Looks like a lot of fun.

There are some bad ones out there and I don't want to get pulled over by one of them. Do we now need to keep our cameras hidden? On Memorial Day Weekend, motorcycle rider Chris Moore was arrested by Dallas Deputy Sheriff James Westbrook. The arrest was part of crackdown against sport bike riders. Moore says Westbrook made up a charge in order to gain access to the video camera mounted on his helmet. http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Sheriff-suspends-deputy-who-seized-bikers-camera-169543346.html .

...and I'll bet she can't boil water without burning it.

If she would learn to cook, I could probably learn to like her and tolerate her hanging around.

I see flowers poking their noses out of the soil in the front yard. Is spring sneaking up on us? I look out the window. What? It's snowing! With over a month of winter still ahead of us, and the arctic-like weather we are often plagued by in early spring, the temptation to get out and ride can be overwhelming at the slightest hint of sunshine. In the event we succumb to mother nature's deceptive tactics and find ourselves on two wheels, in a snowstorm the weather man drops on us without warning, any thought of being a nice day for a ride quickly will fade from my mind. How could we be better prepared? Can a ride in the snow be something to look forward to? Could we find this enjoyable with tires meant for a bike on snowy roads? What other items should we think about? I found a little advice on the internet in the following link, but if you can share things you've learned with some of us new guys, maybe we can stretch our riding season to a degree that makes a winter in Ohio more bearable. http://www.mc-addict.com/aguidetowinterriding.htm .

She's nice eye candy but you will get hungry after a while. So, my question always goes back to the basics. Can she cook? Some of my favorites not only cook but look tasty while doing it.

Somebody must have put something in the water tonight. I think we all need a week of warm weather to shake off the cabin fever we're suffering from that seems to be making us a little testy at times. .

"Each racer and up to three crew members, who can be armed with one tool apiece, not to be larger than a 22mm box-end wrench, have the opportunity to sprint 40 yards to the podium and grab whatever trophy they want. Pretty much anything goes in that 40-yard dash, so we expect the beatin’ and bangin’ and kneecappin’ will make that Gordon-Bowyer thing look like two pre-school girls fighting over Barbie dolls."