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My problem is with those people that get passed by multiple people on the right and yet continue to sit in the left lane, even when given the chance to move over. I often try to give people a chance to get over and they still just sit there, and I end up having to go around on the right as well. I get it, I have found myself in the left lane a time or 2 and just not thinking about it in the car, but the minute someone goes by on the right I feel like a heel and move over ASAP. My daily commute would be so much nicer if others could figure out the left lane is for passing, but from what I have seen its not gonna happen. Many people feel if they are any speed over the limit they have the right to be in that left lane. Frustrating to me. I have no problem with you driving the speed you're comfortable with, just let me run my pace as well. Move over, I promise I won't take long to get by.

I often try to smile and wave as well, but on the bike I just try to stay away. Sorry I failed with the head butt and video.

So I was coming home last night on 11 North in the fast lane doin about 75 mph in a 65 and gaining on the car in front of me. A red Cavalier comes buzzing up the slow lane and drops in behind the car in front of me because of a car coming up the entrance ramp. All of the sudden I see what I originally thought was windshield spray in the air, but quickly realized it was brake dust. Red Cavalier was tailgating hard and car brake checked him. No big deal at this point, but then driver in front takes it to the extreme. Girl locks em up, brings her and the red Cavalier to a complete stop in fast lane right in front of me. I decided I was not gonna get squashed like a bug by whatever was coming behind me, but could not go to right lane because of traffic, so I went around cautiously on the left. Good thing I was cautious, because the girl threw her car in park and was getting out to I guess put a hurting on the skinny boy in the Cavalier. Not sure what all came of the incident, I was just glad I had an escape route and figured there was no use being a sitting duck if someone smashed into the two of them. If you get the newspaper near Niles,OH who knows you may be reading about them as I type this. Crazy stuff. Keep the rubber side down and be careful out there.

I'd second that thought. Even if the bike handled as well and had the same range. I'd miss the growl comin from that Two Brothers under my seat.

Sorry I messed up on those directions. You want to take 62 North to 6 East to 59 E to 770 N/E. If I remeber correctly it was 770 that was the 6-7mile run into Bradford that was fun. Other roads were decent. You can also include 27 that runs from Meadville to Titusville, which then you can run that over to 62. I often run 27 it is a fun route that is pretty close to me.

I have rode both areas quite a bit. I think south is better. 666 was closed last year, they had some bridges wash out. If you plan to head that way check to make sure it is open. I know they had repaired some, but not sure if they have fixed all of the bridges. If you take 62 to 666 you could take it to the kinzua dam area there is a road I believe it is 559 that runs into Bradford, PA. Not a real long road but was awesome with some eleveation change and great twisities. So good I turned around and rode it twice. 62 itself is decent

Gotcha. Makes sense, not sure I would have thought to do it. Thankfully I have spotted the many deer that have decided to cross the road in front of me when on my bike in time to slow down and avoid any collisions, unlike when driving my car. You're only about an hour away from me. Would love to ride with you sometime. I rode with Hellmutt's group on the epic ride last weekend and had a blast. I typically do a lot of solo riding, but the group thing was cool. I think I did spot you at the meet up and believe I recall the looks of your middle finger as you passed by with your fellow rider.

Isaac's Papa when you took out that deer how fast were you going? What kind of damage to you and your bike? How big was the deer? Which Duc were you on? I'd never think to roll on to hit one. I live close to you but maybe the deer in your area are a lot smaller than those here in Ashtabula County. I have hit deer in my car and they have always done some pretty good damage. Can't imagine what it would do to my 600rr.

I had the same problem with rain running down the inside of my fly helmet shield. I did as many already mentioned on here and opened the shield about a 16th and it did help.

Would like to say thanks to Jason (Hellmutt I believe) and his group for letting an outsider from Jefferson join in and ride with them. Had a blast guys, hope to meet up with you again. I got blasted with rain for an hour straight on 77 north as I went home. Ride was worth it though. Thanks

New to the forum guys. Love to ride. Put me down for medium fast group. Can't wait to meet some fellow Ohio riders. Thanks for organizing all this.