DerekClouser

Definitely in for this.

REMINDER: Only 4 days remain to get your Epic Ride T-Shirt! We have reached the minimum order to print so don't wait til it's too late! http://teespring.com/epic-ride-fall-2015

Lol that's hilarious. Except I don't think they want Ohioriders on the shirt. Hav Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

T-shirts are now available. Pick yours up at http://teespring.com/epic-ride-fall-2015 The campaign will only last for 7 days to ensure everyone gets their t-shirts delivered in time before the ride. The campaign ends on 8-25-2015. The cost is $20.00. T-shirts available in multitude of colors including pink for the ladies.

Nivin was going to knock out a design and I think life got the best of him. I'd guess probably no shirts this event. It's okay. Gives people the opportunity to showcase their Ride shirts from previous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good ride, wasn't nearly long enough though! Could have easily kept going and put in another 300+ miles. Either way, it's still seat time!

I am in. See you fellas in the morning.

Sorry to hear of your loss. This is why we need to force our friends who ride to wear gear, most importantly a helmet. You don't want to look back and think you should have said something. RIP rider.

I'm 95% to joining this Rob.

Nadaguides has bike retail at 1100, kbb says 1200 for my area. If you 'd be willing to negotiate around those prices, I'm interested.

AC & Full bar.... Jealous..

Great new addition to this event. I plan to purchase hot dogs/hamburgers and a few sides to cook up after the ride is over so we can all just hang around and eat in the parking lot before everyone has to head back. As long as we can get the majority to RSVP before the event, I'll grab enough for anyone that wants to eat. Anyone is entitled to eat with us afterwards until all the food is gone! A very special thank you to ricer1 for the cash donation to help make this possible! The plan as of now is for my girlfriend to bring the grill and food. If anyone else wants to donate or bring anything with them to add to the feast at the end, please post or PM me and we can make arrangements. Hopefully this will allow people to stick around a bit longer after the ride is over and BS a little longer while also getting a nice meal before heading back home.

I'm not going to pass judgement too quickly. If they aren't looking to press charges, it's possible that maybe it was just an accident. Those things do happen from time to time. Either result doesn't bring the officer back. RIP.

Leaving now from Akron with whaler. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Date: SATURDAY - Sept 12, 2015 Rain Date: Sunday - Sept 13. 2015 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: Church of Christ, New Concord OH Maple Ln, New Concord OH Church of Christ parking lot, New Concord OH Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Pre-Ride Meetups: W/SW Rider Meetup NE Rider Meetup Central Rider Meetup NW Rider Meetup (Links TBD) Route: https://goo.gl/maps/so6Hh Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts Another teespring campaign will happen for the Spring T-shirts. I will be posting this within a few days and will run for 2 weeks. This worked well last event with getting everyone the t-shirts so we will continue this way. 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.Grab a bite if you want before ride as there wont be lunch stops. 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 thumb 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 might be needed for the faster group, when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for them self. Dont wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times might have to cross 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 make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass except at stops. 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. 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.The last two rides most people rode this group showing zero ego issues and they had most fun.No ego in both years kept our rides with 0 casualties. 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.

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Looking good rob. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I bought another holster, a sneaky pete. Not sure what anyone's opinions on this is. Taking CCW class on Saturday so figured I should arsenal up. Already have an IWB holster. I have a Ruger LC9S... Anyone ever use a sneaky pete? Opinions?

Do you still have the Z1K?

I can do it also. Medina. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow. We always know it's a possibility with those guys and you see a lot of them crash and they always seem to hop right back up. Sad to hear of this. RIP racers

Okay guys, it's that time again where we need to get a date selected for the Epic Ride. As I try to always improve this ride, I'm thinking if we move it more into August, we might have a better shot at great weather. Fall/Spring seems to have pretty unpredictable weather, but the decisions are ultimately up to you guys. Personally August 22nd seems like the best, but let's see what everyone else wants. Poll ends August 1st. I'll post the unOFFICIAL post on that date. (Very likely to be identical to the previous Spring ride). Thanks again for everyone's input and support for this ride.

I'm honestly leaning more towards August. I think the warm weather will be best for everyone and best chance at weather.

I try not to think about the fall cause that means winter is coming. I'll get it rolling sometime late July probably. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The reality is it's always best to take roads you don't know with caution, especially with blind turns/hills. My technique is always paying attention to road side warnings and learning how certain roads handle them. Certain roads like 555 they lack adequate corner speed warning signs, therefore, I take it much slower. 83 is usually always clean and has very good road sign warnings. This gives me a lot more confidence when riding 83 and allows me to be much more spirited. Of course, it's never something you totally rely on. Also, I've rode 83 so many times that it also gives me much more confidence than someone who has only rode is a handful of times over the years. For example, on 800 heading S, as you get close to 7, there's a specific turn that is a posted 35mph right hander, but as soon as you come out of it, it's a decreasing radius left hander back down the hill. If you had no experience with the road, it could catch you off guard, but because I've rode it enough times to know this, I was able to warn you that it was coming up and to slow your pace. The best piece of information from this is that you need to learn the roads before you can truly ride at a spirited pace with as much safety as you can. If you don't know the roads and you ride that spirited, you are only setting yourself up for a possible disaster. That's why group rides with guys who are responsible are best for learning. They can tow you around and hopefully keep you learning as well as keeping you safe. The rest is up to you to ride your own ride and sometimes that means slowing down a bit.