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  4. unOFFICIAL FALL Epic Ride - Saturday September 27

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    Just my two bits on the conversation - I'm new but have run a non-profit organization for several years with 210 members and this has some similarities. Your current event is unique and seems very enjoyable for the participants. You don't want to mess with that secret sauce, only tweak it from time to time to keep it interesting. A totally separate event could be just what the doctor ordered but you don't want to come out of the gate with a major event. They have a higher probability of failure and the tendency to leave a very bad taste in the mouths of those that put in the most work to put them on. Maybe start with some smaller regional social events to see how much actual interest you have. If those take off you can then consolidate into a larger event. Among "biker groups" this one seems unique. You want to keep that; whatever "that is". Most social organizations like this are one personality blow-up away from becoming defunct. Ok, back to your regularly scheduled programming. 

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  5. unOFFICIAL FALL Epic Ride - Saturday September 27

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    Sorry for the late post. It's been non-stop since I got back. Father-in-Law is a bit sick and I worked Sunday. I had a great time on the ride. The 2nd half was crazy cool with the transitions - nothing like that up north. I'll be honest though the ride down sucked with the fog and temperature plus I had just got off work. My apologies if I was a bit non-talkative. I was a little tired all day and I was solely concentrated from being the sole one to kiss the pavement. That's the longest ride I've ever taken and the trip back through farm country at night was a strange one but glad for the experience. Everyone in the "slow" pack was great; the ride went off without a hitch. Jack was a great lead and our sweep (sorry! can't remember screen name ) was always right there. I wish I had of taken some pictures but again I was kind of focused. 

     

    Thanks to the organizers. I know these events don't just go well by themselves. Surprisingly I wasn't sore at all next day. Funny story - when I came in my wife was waiting to hear the bike so she could open the garage. I went to walk in the house and she let out a scream and told me to get my bug encrusted butt outside and made me drop my gear, including pants outside. My girls came downstairs to see what the ruckus was about and busted out laughing seeing me in my skivvies looking like "a rabid ferret" according to one. Funny now - wasn't then.

     

    If this goes off in the spring I'll plan to attend but will probably stay the night in the area so that I can go out with the group after the run. If I can help with the organizing, setup, etc.  let me know. I like to feel useful. 

     

    How Al Z. Heimer pilots that Star Cruiser around the curves at that speed is still a mystery to me.  :eek: Everyone stay safe.

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  7. Wife looking for first bike, suggestions?

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    My opinion is that the weight of the bike is just as important as the power of her first bike. Being light herself she'll be much more comfortable on a bike that is as light as possible for maneuverability and confidence building. The Ninja 300 is a blast and its a lot quicker than you would think. I started on a SV650 which worked out fine but I believe I would have had more fun sooner with another choice. Either way gear her up, discipline her throttle hand and enjoy the ride.  

  13. Ying vs Yang

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    Where do you ride when you have no place to ride to? I think I have a conflict here that needs a solution. I have a sport bile soul with a cruiser mentality. I like the feel, nimbleness and looks of sport bikes but have a cruiser personality. I don't like to ride the city streets acting crazy. Back roads and highways are my playground and I like to just go. The Street triple is mana for my soul but its limited range and lack of any storage options becomes problematic. Plus, even though it has a very comfortable riding position after an hour or so instead of carving roads the seat is carving my butt. I'm sitting here now staring at her like a girl that I iknow is no good for me but I can't get out of my mind. Sigh.........

  17. Who is heading to Chillicthe bike week this year

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    I'd post some pics but I'm lazy.

    Plenty of good looking young women there willing to show tits for beads...or free. Also some completely naked chicks...Also public sex acts. The big thing there is to get a landscaping trailer, put on stripper poles, lights and a sound system and tow it around the fairgrounds...titty town is a section of the place that's just insane...nonstop party 24 7...it's not where you wanna camp tho. The rodeo is fun to watch and you can enter in the barstool races which is also pretty sweet. Bands play every night, there's a midway area with lots of different food, beer vendors etc... The crowd is mostly pirates, I'd say 90% harley crowd. Also lots of people with $250,000 RV's. Expect to be awoken by someone doing a burnout on an open pipe harley about 50 times per night/morning.

    All in all its a hell of an experience. Everyone is pretty chill, it's a good natured crowd and really a lot of fun. They have free hot showers too. Bring lots of sunscreen, alcohol, meat, pain killers and condoms.

    ...........alrighty then.

  25. Advanced Rider Course in Marietta

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    I'm still trying to get someone to cover my shift on Friday. Getting off Friday night, humping three hours on a naked at the crack of dawn on Saturday, 9 hours of class and then riding back ain't conducive to this 47 year old frame. I gotta be back at work Sunday or I'd stay over. 

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