B-Mac

ODPS: Sign on door and two troopers stationed at entrance. Class room to the right. Good Luck and remember, No Stoppies

Trade the Daytona in on a Tiger. You are old enough to ride a Adventure Bike.

Thanks for the info Mud Monsters. I figured it would dry out fast with the lack of canopy cover this time if year. The wife and I road down to Pomeroy, Ohio for lunch at a cool place: (Court Street Cafe/Blues Bar). Everything is greening up fast. Hope to have photo's and Video of the Pig's on the Wayne trail this week. B.

Official: Big Bike Trail Ride, Monday Creek WNF (tires and ability required) Wed. 20th April. Weather permitting. 10am Start at Begleys Campground (Day Permit required, Begley's has them)
www.begleyscampground.com 214 E Main Street, New Straitsville, OH 43766. Cars and trailers can park at my place for safety and security if needed. (PM for address.)

Nice build thread. Keep us in the loop. Is Rob Thatcher your porn name or user name sf____?

B.

You Gent's still riding Wayne this opening weekend? pretty please, could you provide a trail condition report on Monday or Tuesday.  I have a Big Bike Trail ride scheduled the following Wednesday and it would be helpful to have that information. looks like it will be dry for the next seven day's but I am sure some areas will be moist.

Have fun and enjoy the camp fire. Brian

Mick, thanks again for the tracks.

Report: Great Time in Tellico Plains, TN. and the riding area is some of the best around. Short photo clip of some of the area. I did go for a swim during a water crossing.

Very nice bike. We will have to get it DIRTY sometime.

After all it is an Explorer, 

Got a few from 2016 Spring.

One week away to MMM. Registered for the Cherokee Challenge on Friday and will try to do Tellico Trail 82 on Saturday if it is dry conditions. Got some Mitas E10's mounted and raised the front fender 1" for mud and guts. See You.

Anyone know where I can get gps tracks (gpx) of wnf monday creek. I found some old 2006 stuff but nothing new. Door run has been changed a little. Thanks B.

4 hours ago, Blitz said:

Route was 83 to 78 to 377 to 550 to 555 to 676 to 339 to 60 to 83 back north.

Thanks Blitz, Nice pic's. looks like the weather was dry for your group and fun was had by all.

2 hours ago, jacobhawkins said:

Home.  Awesome day, thanks for leading Blitz and for brining along Jonathan, hope he joins OR.  Hope everybody makes it home shortly.  Woohoo!

What route? And how were the road surface conditions? Next tue and wed look warm and dry for a street ride. Thanks. B.

40 minutes ago, Blitz said:

Why don't you meet us tomorrow? You seem to have the road conditions locked down....

Thanks for the invite but the wife has me on lock down doing spring clean up in the yard.Next time.

6 hours ago, Blitz said:

Im thinking meet at noon and back by 5. Route can be flexible depending on who all joins. I'm thinking Hocking area or McConnelsville.

Road report: the roads west of 33 Logan are is better shape then the west side. M-T-W I road many of the fun ones. New Lex to McConnelsville 37,13, 78, 377,  266, 550, 339 Great shape (Not Summer Fast but med fast with great corner views with no vegetation.East of 33. 56 good all three digits roads have light sand and gravel especially at side road intersections. The rain last night most likely wash a lot away. the gate at Musky Bucket is closed and Ranger Dan with his big dog Dick is standing-by ready to thump you ass.  Have fun. Brian

On 3/2/2016 at 1:41 PM, max power said:

Taking off Friday of opening weekend, April 15 and riding all weekend. Will be camping at the top of the hill in the Williams. Look for the Tiltin Hiltin. Fire and good times will be provided each night.  There is plenty of tent camping.  BYOB and P.

 

Dirty Guy's, How are the Monday creek trails during the opening week of the riding season? Do they grade or knock down the center ridge or just throw down that crap 3" gravel in the mush spots.I am going to try to ride during the quiet week days of the 18-22 on my bike to get in shape for MMM in Tellico, TN. Please give us a trail condition report after your weekend of mayhem and debauchery. Thanks, Brian

 

 

3 hours ago, Casper said:

At the vet hospital. Won't be making it today. 

I hope things worked out well for you today.

I took the wife and road to Marietta for lunch at the Boathouse on the river. Roads are not to bad but not yet fast clean.Two great day's of riding this week.

35 minutes ago, jacobhawkins said:

Thanks for the heads up, I figured there would be some of that.  I'll be taking it pretty easy.  Hey, you coming up to see the new ODPS classrooms tonight?

I was, but Dan told me it's no big deal and am not a fan of commuter traffic going into N and leaving S the Columbus area. You never know I may ride the Z. It needs to get out.

I have to finish the yard work I have been assigned by the Mrs. and going to throw some aggressive off road Mitas E10 tires on the VStrom for the next event: March Moto Madness.  Take care. Brian

17 hours ago, jacobhawkins said:

This week is going to be great!  If things are looking good on Wednesday I'll be leaving right after work (4:05) from Columbus and making a quick loop through Hocking.  Back home by 8 at the latest.  This will be my first time really out with the new bike so I'll be running a solid Medium pace if anybody else wants to join in.  I anticipate taking 33 out of town, I'll be at the Circle K at 70 and 33 by 4:30.  I'll top off at the gas station across from 374 also, probably be there by 5:15 depending on traffic.  

J. I was out on the roads 3/1 and there is a lot of sand and debris on the asphalt surfaces. Pick your clean line and easy throttle off the corner, "Rain Riding" Have fun and call if you need anything. Shot crap Video of some of my ride.

7 minutes ago, rollnhot said:

Driving down on the 3rd? That's the last day. We are leaving 3/31 AM.

Yea, I fat fingered my *%$#@$ tablet, 3/31 AM take off. I think you said you are riding (bikes?)down. What route are you taking? I normally Slab 64-77-81wytheville then 81-40/75 and 411 in. But I may go the google route 75S all the way.

Mine came with the OEM Honda wheel guide. but you can remove the fwd. panel and mount something to it.

I registered yesterday and will be tent camping.Driving down on the 3rd with bike in the back of Honda Ridgeline. I will look for you next to the creek crossing.I hope things dry out this year.
Brian

I am planing on attending with my V-Storm 1000. Since it is normally cold and wet in tellico, TN. I will most likely trailer down with plenty of gear and dry stuff and a bad ass propane heater. Must be home by the 4th.

http://marchmotomadness.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMXW0IHMqko

18 hours ago, jschaf said:

If the good lord is willing & the crick don't rise. Thanks for organizing Derek. Have you ever considered a career in cat herding?   

Pace depends on who shows up.

 I will join you Jim as of course is tradition for old guy's who enjoy curvy roads.

Also: Glad to see Jacob up and running, a new year and a new bike.