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  1. Please post below if you plan on attending so I'm aware of how much food to purchase. If you are +1 or more please include that as well. Date: SATURDAY - May 20, 2017 Rain Date: Sunday - May 21, 2017 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! Meet Place: Boat Ramp @ 2439 S Riverside Dr. McConnelsville, OH 43756 Time: Meet by 10:30; Pre-Ride Speech, Photo, and Group Organization at 11:00; kick stand to ride by 11:30 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/3eFDHhQNN442 Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/139367446568516/ T-Shirts T-Shirts have officially been sold and the campaign has ended. After the ride is complete, weather permitting, we will be grilling hotdogs & hamburgers, providing chips, drinks, etc for everyone to enjoy together afterwards before people start heading back. Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders: Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen. Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well. Food will be provided at the end of the ride. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) rider. These two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them: These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group. The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumbs up. At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line. Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts. Passing slow moving vehicles may be needed for the faster group; when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for themselves. Don't wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times, riders might have to cross a double yellow to pass. Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event. Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders. If a rider has to leave a group early, please make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass other riders within a group, except at stops or if the rider in front waves you passed. Try and avoid 'pushing' a rider in front of you (this means to give the people in front of you space so they don't feel pressured to go faster than they are comfortable). If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass. Start the ride with a full tank of gas. Many folks are planning to grab a bite at the end of the ride, those with time should do it as it will be fun. The unfortunate long haulers will start back to get home before dark. Video from Previous Years: The Groups Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you. Fast: Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve. The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides Medium-Fast: 65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve. This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Medium: 65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve. This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Slow: 60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve. This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride. Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here. If you could please announce if you plan to attend and which group so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for. Also post if you are willing to sweep or lead so we can get a list for that as well. Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride. By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following; You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding.
  2. I had no specific setup other than connecting the bluetooth to my sena.
  3. I've had no problems. I am using the 20S though. Just make sure you aren't playing music or on a phone call, that will shut off the backpacks recording.
  4. Do you blame her? Bubba just said he'd like to explore her backroad in Kentucky.
  5. I plan on attending as long as I don't have any unforeseen circumstances arise on that date. Thanks as always Sam! I can attest to how much work throwing an event can be.
  6. I wonder if tonik gets an alert for every time I post now since I put him as a tag in my signature. Verify?
  7. You always have the option for Bluetooth intercom and still keep that ~1mi radius to your other peeps for those times.
  8. If you have the 20S all volumes are independently controled.
  9. Definitely will struggle in areas with little to no service. Will need to see how this works out.
  10. http://www.sena.com/rideconnected-app/ Allows you to communicate in large radius groups with large groups of people as long as you have mobile service. Should really push the envelope in group intercom. All SENA products are compatible as well as long as they have the current firmware. Thoughts? @Tonik Needs to get it so we can talk to him without linking to his sena..
  11. Yea, I got it for 25% off on Cyber Monday.
  12. Great idea Tim! I just bought my first track day certificate. Think I'd be able to use it on for this event??
  13. https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-motoamerica-championship-pittsburgh If anyone was interested in going, you can get a bit of a discount this way. I believe the deal ends Dec 31.
  14. Television, phone, DVR boxes, Modem fees, etc.
  15. Just bought myself the firestick with alexa remote (amazon cyber monday deal). I've used Chromecast for a while, but not near as many features as a jailbroken firestick. Probably going to jail'break' it myself with the use of internet as a mentor. Looking to also cut cable television and just buying internet from TWC. Buying my own modem/router and thus cutting any taxes/fees from TWC as well and only having to pay for the internet service. Would probably cut $120.00 for my bill.
  16. Cool, I also do the motovlogger thing. Welcome to the board. I'll check out your channel. You should check out mine
  17. DerekClouser

    no mirrors?

    I've had multiple bikes with bar end mirrors. While I think they look better on a naked bike than stock mirrors. As far as how they work, they give a far better view of what's directly behind you without having to tuck in your elbows all the time. I did find, however, that when looking into them, you lose your peripheral vision on the road ahead of you and that I do not like because you have to look down more than regular mirrors. It's definitely different if you've never used them before...
  18. Glad you're okay.... Learn from the mistakes and get better!
  19. DerekClouser

    NEO Dinner

    Fantastic dinner, food was great, service wasn't expedited,but that could have been because we said we were expecting about 10 and only had 7. She was very friendly. Thinking next time we should do a Japanese Hibachi dinner like Shintos or Wasabi.
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