JustinNck1

+1 on this. Sharpsburg hill is one of my favorite sections of road. I ride it almost every week (On my way home from work).

That one can be a rough landing. I may have launched a sport touring bike there...

I haven't seen much change on the scales lately, just stuck around 221 range, trying to break through that 60 lbs lost barrier. My cardio workouts have been getting better though. Finally getting 3 miles under 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Hocking Hills is kinda hit or miss depending on how busy it is in the tourist areas. This route is a little longer, but it has some good riding in it. I can't vouch for the northern loop around Columbus, but taking 56 to Athens, then 329, 550, 377 to McConnelsville is nice. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marysville,+Ohio/39.3296255,-82.1283826/39.3522145,-81.8818244/39.6450738,-81.893982/Marysville,+Ohio/@39.8262233,-82.9759548,10z/data=!4m19!4m18!1m5!1m1!1s0x8838c4ceac89bba9:0xc6437f210d8aa31a!2m2!1d-83.3671432!2d40.2364486!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8838c4ceac89bba9:0xc6437f210d8aa31a!2m2!1d-83.3671432!2d40.2364486!2m1!1b1!3e0

I honestly don't know how you ride with little to no sleep. Fatigue on a motorcycle increases risk factors obviously. Accidents and mistakes happen. It's part of motorcycling. It is good to learn from our mistakes, but don't over analyze it.

The main issue I see with the FZ09 is the tiny fuel tank. Some areas you gotta go more than 100 miles between fuel stops.

I had a tank slap issue on 550 (Sharpsburg Hill). Had the FJR full tilt and caught the front wheel on a pavement patch. Washed out and then caught and bucked like a bull and started slapping. I just pinned it and loaded the suspension to the rear. Also had to chase it all the way across the road. Not a fun time...

Cutting back on the drinks makes the bike trips that much more enjoyable. Gives you something to look forward to.

I've seen some openings in this field in the Athens area. If you wanna work for OU, being alumni always helps.

I have plans to go to an FJR Tech Day the 16th, so the 9th is best for me, but I'd rather go to the Epic Ride.

Labor day weekend is not good IMO.

I have 3 questions for each nights accomodations, cause I know @Connie14 wants to know. 1. Where's the closest liquor store? 2. What time is breakfast? 3. What time does the pool close?

I expected the Rockie Mountains to be a little Rockier than this...

We were probably 20 miles or less from Virginia and 30 miles from Maryland at one point. I can hit alot of different states in one day.

In recent rides, we have had issues with losing a rider or two (One was an OR ride, one was not). Knowing the route can help with this, but people still make mistakes. I think if your gonna have more than 5 in a group, someone is gonna have to wait to atleast see the last person, just to make sure no one got lost. I had to chase down a guy for 10 miles because he missed a turn. Luckily I knew the area or he would have been in Woodsfield while we were on Route 7. He had no idea where he was or where he was going. If you don't know the route, let your group know. This way they don't leave you stranded.

470 miles today. Only 7 miles of interstate. What a great day. Avoiding rain and o my got spinkles.

Rode 200 miles today. No headset or distractions, just good ole wind therapy. I havent road without atleast music olaying for awhile. It was nice to just shut off the world and blast through backroads. Got back to the house and swapped out rear tires for a ride tomorrow.

I will be going on a WV ride tomorrow if anyone wants to join. Route is not set in stone, most likely gonna hit Seneca Rocks area. We will be meeting at the Park n Ride on the Staunton Ave exit on rt 47 in Parkersburg. I doubt anyone is interested, but I figured I would post it so people can't cry about not getting invited...

I did this ride last year without heated gear. I now have a Gerbing jacket liner because of this trip.

Ordered a new rear tire...

I've ridden 536 alot, but I still struggle to find that rhythm through the entire stretch of road. I actually enjoy 556 just as much if not more. It's a little more open and less tight and technical.

The Marathon has good space, that's about it. Restroom was working but you had to go get a key. Not much snack selection. I've never been to that Fuel Mart but it sounds like a better location. BTW: Ya'll suck. I wish I was going on this ride. I'm free Sunday if anyone wants to hit it 2 days in a row.

This Indians/Red Sox game has been a good one.

But i wanna look like an astronaut...

Just made my single most expensive motorcycle accessory purchase. It's coming from Duluth, MN...