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Not a bad idea.....$20 to do this?

The $20 is if you want to donate to Mikey and get the food, entry to the museum and a door prize ticket. The photo is free and open for anyone who would like to be in it.

Angrish, your sportmoto is fine.

DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

GROUP PHOTO: 2pm

LOCATION: Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum (AMA Museum)

13515 Yarmouth Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147

This is for my friend Mikey, a riding brother (aka mikeydread or for description purposes tall goofy Jamaican on a green ZX7R and yellow DRZ supermoto) who is in the hospital from an accident on September 30th riding in WV. Although no one witnessed the accident because he had gone ahead of the group, they believe he low-sided on his supermoto and slid into a guardrail. Even though he was wearing his full one-piece leathers, gloves, boots and helmet it would be a head injury that would be most threatening to his future.

On my visit to him recently in the hospital where he is undergoing rehab he's requested photos...lots of them. So I want to do one better and create the biggest sportbike/supermoto photo I can.

This is my call out to you all who ride sportbikes and supermotos to come and just be in the photo (what else ya gonna do now that the winter is forthcoming). I've actually been wanting to do this for a long time anyways and this just solidifies the need for an awesome photo like this. If you ride track only, put your bike in the bed of your truck (or whatever) and head down there anyways.

We'll also be doing a cook-out fund raiser (rain or shine) where $20 will get you food, admission to the museum and a door prize ticket for the prizes we are trying to drum up between now and then!

Hope to see you there and if for nothing else other than creating a kick ass photo!

Photo of my (our) friend Mikey!

I was there. In garage #19. I was one of the slow ones in the "A" group but I did start riding consistently under 1:50 mostly in the :48s and :49s most of the time with my best at a 1:47.74 which I was happy about! Poor Tera didn't have such a great time and broke her collar bone after a crash trying to get around someone going into turn one. Totally sucked. Her bike faired well but she spent the rest of the day in the hospital. Get well soon girl!

I could really make some funny comments about that little statement, but I won't since we are friends and what not!

Haha! I swear you boys and your dirty minds!

Yeah, we figured that was you guys that passed us at that gas station on 377. We were with the C.O.R.E. group that started in Zanesville. Good to see you all wearing gear...well most of it. Saw a few jeans in there but we had some with us too so it's better than nothing. Glad to see you weren't that sportbike squid group we saw of about 10 or so with not a single one of them wearing a helmet. Crazy!

Anyways, hope you all had fun on your ride and I know that Mexican joint and hope it wasn't as painful of a ride home for you guys as it was for me when I ate there a couple months ago. LOL

Not to change the subject but I read this thread from start to finish and I have to admit how disappointed I was to "feel" the ego that was displayed by the initial invitation and in a lot of the responses I read by more than one. I know I don't participate in here much and have never been on a ride with you all but I had hoped to someday. I must admit however, as an outsider looking in, this thread turned me off and when that feeling didn't turn around it made me not want to ride with you guys at all even though I'm sure some of you are just fine and fun. This was not meant to offend anyone at all, far from it as I really like that this site exists and what Satan is working towards with it, I just wanted to let you see what I saw if you're hoping to attract more riders to participate and give you a try. Just something to think for future ride posts from a veteran of the SE Ohio twisties and riding in groups.

Here are couple photos too!

AMA RACERS AUTOGRAPH RAFFLE SCOOTER FOR A CAUSE

For just $5 it can make a perfect pit bike or inexpensive mode of transportation

Reynoldsburg, Ohio (August 16, 2007) - As part of the Women's Sportbike Rally slated for next weekend, August 24-26, in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, a scooter will be raffled off with all the proceeds being donated to the Tiffany Weirbach "Sportbikegirl" Melanoma Foundation. Winner does not need to be present.

The TGB Laser R5 49cc 2-stroke scooter, donated by Cobra Powersports of Georgia, was seen zipping around the AMA paddock at the Mid-Ohio AMA Superbike round, August 3, seeking autographs from the nations top road racers. We were met with great support from the racers who took a moment of their time to sign the little machine. Riders such as all the Hayden's including Nicky who was in town watching his brothers, Ben and Eric Bostrom, Mat Mladin, Kevin Schwantz, Josh Hayes, Jamie Hacking and more. Tickets are a mere $5 for one or $20 for five and you need not be present to win.

This unique scooter will make a great addition to any home whether it will be used for transportation to save gas or your pit bike at the race track. The drawing will take place on the evening of Saturday, August 25 and the winner will be notified by phone if not present. All tickets must be purchased no later than Friday, August 24. To order tickets, or f or more details, check out http://www.womenssportbikerally.com/scooterraffle.html or email info@womenssportbikerally.com for questions.

Thank you to our many great sponsors ~ Schampa Technical Gear / Cobra Powersports / Joe Rocket / Power Trip / Yamaha / NPR Ducati / Fast Company / Sportbike Track Gear / Femmoto / Tail of the Dragon / Deals Gap MC Resort / G by Hein Gericke / Wilkinson Brothers / Whitehorse Gear / Women Riders Now / Fontana Village Resort / Helmet Hair Magazine / Critical Medical Information / Lockhart Phillips / RoadRUNNER Magazine / Hinson Clutch Components / Killboy / WIMA USA / PJs Parts / Race Awards / ScorpionEXO / Vanson Leathers / She-Rides Active Wear / GPR Stabilizer / Stomp Design / Leo Vince

This is why I bought my KY property ..

POVERTY = NO COPS hahah

LOL!!!!

shittygsxr, I know and I understand what you guys were saying about don't believe everything you see on the internet. I am one of those people who needs proof before I'll believe something. In this case, however, I have known Ron & Nancy who own Tail of the Dragon personally for over four years now. You can go down to the Dragon visit their booth and say "Stephani from Ohio sent me" and they'll know who you're talking about and you don't even need my last name. That is why I know the video is authentic. Yes, it's not a continuous feed but that is because the Dragon is 11 miles long and no one wants to watch a video at 30mph of it. They were just trying to point out the overkill for 11 miles of road which is what they did with that video.

I do think that is a good point about agencies possibly posting false information to ward off visitors. I still don't believe it is the right solution to the problem though. Working with us instead of against us is why so many people are up-in-arms when there are many alternatives to how they could be dealing with it.

Rod, that would be great if you were down there the weekend I am there. I think we should just ride up to the boarder from the Crossroads and turn around and come back over and over again not crossing into Tennessee...that might be fun(ny) watching the cops watch us not being able to do anything about it! Plus, it's 55 of that side of the road. Woot!

It's a long shot, I know, but I was hoping there might be someone that would let me borrow a trailer that could hold two sportbikes and a scooter. The dates needed are to pick up after work on August 21 and return in the afternoon on Wednesday the 29th.

PM me if you could help me out!

I guess that was pretty bad and unlike something I'd say. *blushes*

Whether you believe it or not it's happening and that video is real. Tail of the Dragon (who produced that video) is a highly regarded company and advocate of the area. Trying to educate the public while keeping riders informed of what is going on is what they do because their business is based on tourism. Deals Gap is a huge motorcycle tourist destination. Tens of thousands of riders and cars frequent the area annually and hold rallies every weekend down there. Myself included.

It's ugly down there (read www.dealsgap.com, www.killboy.com and www.tailofthedragon.com for everything going on) and I'm sad by this because my Women's Sportbike Rally is in two weeks down there. I've taken everything pertaining to the rally out of Tennessee. It's a bummer but thankfully there are tons of other roads to ride in the region and we can play on the Dragon when the cops are done for the day. Plenty of riding to be had after 7pm.

It'll be interesting to see how many women get tickets that weekend. No crying to get out of it this time I presume. LOL

Stop by the Women's Sportbike Rally booth and say Hi to me! I've never worked a booth before and it will be crazy because I'm used to running around like a social butterfly at the races! Being in one place, easy to find will be a weird change for me. Hey Ben, this might be a good time to chat! LOL

I should be there all day Saturday and Sunday sweating my ass off. It's supposed to be a scorcher of a weekend. I'm bringing my squirt guns to offer a little "cool down" for passerbys! Nothing like getting someone's attention than by a cold blast of water! Think anyone will mind? :D

Hank. I got your VM. Sorry I didn't get a chance to call you back. I bet if you put an EZup or something on the infield but in with the trees and stuff you'd be fine. On the grass where people watch though I doubt it. Overlooking Thunder Valley is where a lot of people park and put up shade since it's out of the way mostly. Hope to see you. I'll be up there tomorrow getting the scooter signed by the racers and setting up my booth!

Have fun everyone!

That's good Ben. My only comment would be to make the cards possible to write on no high gloss or anything. I know when I get a biz card I like to be able to make notes on it to help me remember things. In this case the person receiving the card might want to write the person's screen name they got it from...or something like that.

Just a thought!

I hope to make it one year but this is not the year! Between the wedding/honey moon and buying a house money and time off is running short! Hope those of you who go have a blast and don't forget to post pictures!!

Maybe next year! And fo sho on the photos. I'll be a photo after it's over. Man I love riding Deals Gap almost as much as guys. It's a toss up!

Sounds like this Snow Trails thing is gonna be big..

This is from the NJ article..."Morrison said Snow Trails will offer its first Bike Fest from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 3. The event will include extreme sports shows, live music, activities, and more, according to the facility's Web site. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for kids under 12."

Damn we were looking forward to checking out Park Ave again. Oh well...snow trails it is.

Sweet, you're at the same hotel as us! Hmmm... Maybe we'll actually get to sit down and talk then? Haha!

LOL

We'll I was hoping to get that done a little sooner than that.

Just booked two rooms for the TSBR location for $139/night. The gal on the phone was like, "Oh, is this for that new thing?" My response was "Yeah, so I'm sure the price has skyrocketed!"

Hmmm....I just might be able to come to this. FINALLY!!! See you there, B.

I'm hoping to go, but have to drive down to Georgia the following week so will have to see about money and if I want to do that much driving in a week!

Screw Georgia. Come to the rally!

ousley99, that's a nice little offer you have there. There's gotta be someone that would take you up on that!

Thanks sonny, but gotta do the Road Race Grand Championships at MidO that weekend. Have fun and one of these days I SWEAR I will make it to one of your events!

I'll be there!!! Going down Wednesday staying until Monday bringing three of my riding buddies as well! We got a cabin at Fontana. I went last year and had fun and it wasn't all "girl power" annoying crap...just women with most bringing their guys all who love to ride sportbikes hanging out and having fun.

It would be awesome to have more women from Ohio come down. There were a ton of Georgia women last year. They were all really cool, but I'd love to see more from my area come down.

OH AND

GO BEN AND MAT!!!!TEAM SUZUKI

Right! Like anyone couldn't predict that outcome.

I'll be there as well...probably not camping though but I will come hang out for a little bit wherever you all end up. After last year and dealing with that stupid gauntlet I'll pay the money for a hotel. That was shitty riding a golf cart through that just to get to my tent.

I dont have your number like others:( so i couldnt call.....Yea i didnt see anyone i knew..So i just went home...:sad:

Man, how many times does a girl have to give a guy her number before he calls. Sheesh...