John Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 In the past, many Ohio Riders members have helped out big time with this, and we are asking for your help again this year. I know a lot of people from here are riding their bicycles in the ride which is awesome, but we are looking for a few people to help out with escort duties. Basically, what you do is ride along the route and help out any cyclists who need assistance. Most of the time this is stuff like flat tires, chains coming off etc The dates for the event are Saturday August 10th, and Sunday August 11th. Most of the help will be needed on Saturday, but there is a need for a few people on Sunday too. There are dorms available at Kenyon College in Gambier if you want to stay the night, but you are welcome to make other arrangements as well. If you can only help out one day, that is totally fine too. I tried to reach out via PM to some people who did it in past years, but some people have full inboxes (Fuji9 and Cheech). If you don't have a bike, or can not ride, but still want to help out, there are some non-riding opportunities that we need help with also. You need to have your license and will be expected to wear a Helmet, jacket and gloves at a minimum and have your bike registered, plated and insured. Also, your bike should not be super loud at slow speeds. No open pipes. We dont want riders getting scared or going deaf. We will provide a yellow Icon vest for you that you can wear over your jacket, so that you can be identified as part of the escort team. If you are interested in helping out, please reply to this thread or PM me. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Some of you lazy asses need to step up and help out. I just registered to ride a 100 miles and will need your bitch asses to keep me safe. John left out a couple important details like the giant saturday night parties. I am still partially hung over from last year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Oh man how could I forget the free food and beer?There is free food and free beer at the end of the ride on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 John... I should be able to help Sunday... I cannot Saturday as my wife works... Can you please provide me with time info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) We start saturday in downtown columbus at 6ish am. I dont have the official start time in front of me, im posting from my phone but.I believe the ride officially starts at 7 or 730am. I will post up when I get home with the official times.Last year im pretty sure I was in gambier by 4 or 5. Then its about an hour ride back to Columbus. Maybe a little more.or a little less depending on what part of town youre going to.If you are able to help out you can email me at pelotoniamoto@gmail.com and I can send you the links to officially sign up.Edit: sorry I saw you said you can help sunday. The ride sunday starts at 7ish in gambier and ends in new albany. I will post official times when I get home Edited July 26, 2013 by John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sent you an email. Don't have to work this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I had a blast doing this last year didn't get to chill with the guys after words. Will this year an hope to see some of you guys out here. Sent from my iPhone 4s using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Some of you lazy asses need to step up and help out. I just registered to ride a 100 miles and will need your bitch asses to keep me safe. I'm in for both days.I'm gonna kick you off of your fancy ghey boy pedal 'sickle if I see you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Well if you are out front again you probably won't see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Well if you are out front again you probably won't see me It'll be worth the wait to hang back for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Last year's crew at the start in Columbus... My bike being used as a bicycle rack at a rest stop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I should be able to do one or both days. Count me for one day for sure and possibly the other, as I have my girlfriends family reunion but I'm not sure which day. Icon vests look pretty cool. Not that it even slightly affects my decision to help (I've got too many friends and family affected by cancer as my motivation), but do we keep the vests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Last year's crew at the start in Columbus...My bike being used as a bicycle rack at a rest stop....If I see your bike this year it is getting used as a urinal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 . Not that it even slightly affects my decision to help (I've got too many friends and family affected by cancer as my motivation), but do we keep the vests? Nope - vests are used for the next year as well.I bought my own though - dunno if Icon still sells them or have updated with a newer model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 If I see your bike this year it is getting used as a urinal I thought you sat down to pee. It'll be a new experience for you to pee standing up like a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I thought you sat down to pee. It'll be a new experience for you to pee standing up like a man.Ill sit on it and pee on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'm pretty excited for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Ill sit on it and pee on it Sweet! I always wanted a heated seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'd like to help out, but I'll have to see what I can do. My wife works that day, if I can get a sitter, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Edit: sorry I saw you said you can help sunday. The ride sunday starts at 7ish in gambier and ends in new albany. I will post official times when I get home John, did you get the official times for Sunday? I'd really like to help with this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) John, did you get the official times for Sunday? I'd really like to help with this... Yes I did. The riders start to leave at 7 am. It's usually only fast and experienced riders that ride on Sunday, and the distance is quite a bit shorter, so you'd probably be back in New Albany in the early afternoon. If you are one of the first escorts to go out, you'd probably get back there earlier. I think last year they were pretty much completely wrapped up at the finish at 4:30 PM me here or shoot an email to me at pelotoniamoto@gmail.com if you can help out. Thanks! Edited July 29, 2013 by John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Wish I could help. I'll be in on my way to get Isaac before school begins on the 22nd. Good luck and be safe, all of you. Thanks man, wish we could have you. Maybe next year Sent you an email. Don't have to work this year. I didn't get it. pelotoniamoto@gmail.com. You can PM me here too, and I can send you the links to sign up. I should be able to do one or both days. Count me for one day for sure and possibly the other, as I have my girlfriends family reunion but I'm not sure which day.Icon vests look pretty cool. Not that it even slightly affects my decision to help (I've got too many friends and family affected by cancer as my motivation), but do we keep the vests? Thanks! Let me know which day works best for you. You can PM me or email me at pelotoniamoto@gmail.com and I can send you the link to officially sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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