HeavyDuty Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Tonik Thanks I will edit this post to the right plaza if need be so there is no confusion No, mile post 170. Between I 71 and I 77 near Cleveland. https://www.ohioturnpike.org/travelers/turnpike-map/#GREAT_LAKES Edited December 13, 2013 by HeavyDuty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 TonikIs the I80 Service plaza the one just south of Sandusky Bay? No, mile post 170. Between I 71 and I 77 near Cleveland. https://www.ohioturnpike.org/travelers/turnpike-map/#GREAT_LAKES We got to figure out a way to meet Connie14, he is coming from the Columbus area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 We got to figure out a way to meet Connie14, he is coming from the Columbus area. Connie14 where is the best place on 80 for you to get to? You are also welcome to bunk at my place if you want to ride up the day before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) I am not sure, but heading up the night before seems to make the most sense. Another dumb question: does or will everyone have an EZPass? I don't travel on toll roads often, so I don't have an EZPass transponder. I usually find out the tolls ahead of time and put the exact amount in my tank bag for each toll booth, so I don't have to remove my gloves. If I am the only one without one, I can order it. Edited December 13, 2013 by Connie14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I am not sure, but heading up the night before seems to make the most sense. Another dumb question: does or will everyone have an EZPass? I don't travel on toll roads often, so I don't have an EZPass transponder. I usually find out the tolls ahead of time and put the exact amount in my tank bag for each toll booth, so I don't have to remove my gloves. If I am the only one without one, I can order it. I have one, but no big deal if you don't. I don't remember anyone I have traveled with having one. I just roll through then wait for them. Usually I go through first and I can just hang in the lane right in front of you. Or pull over to the shoulder. Never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) I have one I think most of the toll plazas have credit card readers now so you can just swipe a card and go Edited December 13, 2013 by HeavyDuty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 It may not be required but the convenience of a transponder is well worth it even if only used occasionally.It save time and hassle at every tool booth. Sometimes the difference can be considerable at congested tolls.You can use one transponder on multiple different vehicles.You also get toll discounts for using a transponder.Ohio charges $0.75 for the transponder but it appears you can get a MA transponder at no cost. You just need to keep a $20 balance on the account to pay tolls. Something to consider. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 It may not be required but the convenience of a transponder is well worth it even if only used occasionally...... The Illinois I-Pass is free, works on Ohio Toll Road, too.In Chicago, cash tolls are $1.50 each and I-Pass users are charged 1/2 of that. It'll save ya a whopping $3.75 per direction as we go though the Chicago area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 It'll save ya a whopping $3.75 per direction as we go though the Chicago area. How many Kringle's is that? The EZ Pass on a bike is the only way to go. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well, I have a (street) bike again. Hopefully it's running well enough in June that I'm confident it will make the 2000 mike trip. Lots of work to do before a ride around the block is even an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 How many Kringle's is that? The EZ Pass on a bike is the only way to go. I love mine. I think it's roughly 1/2 of a kringle. The plain one, not the cherry or blueberry ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 I am not sure, but heading up the night before seems to make the most sense. You can stay at our place Wed night if you want to. I am basically on I 77 about 5 miles north of the turnpike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 You can stay at our place Wed night if you want to. I am basically on I 77 about 5 miles north of the turnpike.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 I'm out. Thanks for putting this together though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel15 Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks for sharing the information. I found the information very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Is it June yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 My vacation has been approved for the week good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'm good to go as well. Gonna be a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I too am all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I am set. Is it June yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I am set. Is it June yet?Let me look..... Doesn't appear to be .... Edited January 3, 2014 by Earache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Come on spring where are you. Edited January 3, 2014 by HeavyDuty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Exactly 5 months from today we will have nailed the IB, seen Mt. Rushmore and will be drinking beers in Deadwood.PS. Could a mod make this a sticky until after our trip. That's the least you could do for us since the Deals Gap sissy's get their own whole folder. Edited January 13, 2014 by Tonik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Man, I could almost drive the sag for you all on the way out. I will be taking the girls West at the same time. Mini-van, camping gear, bikes, grill, and I am going to trailer a bike for at least one day ride in Rushmore area. I am sure the girls will want to chill by the pool at least once a weak so they can get a bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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