2014 SPRING Epic ride

[JackFlash]

We need more votes.

 

Spring, March - May is in the lead.

Realistically, March is cold, April's weather

is very iffy, so May has the most promise of

the three, but seems to have the most rain.

 

Speak up, if you haven't.  You have until

this coming Friday, the 31st, to cast your

vote for the season that works best for you.

 

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Edited January 27, 2014 by JackFlash

[TimTheAzn]

Eh, logged on at work to vote

Sent from my iPhone.

[DerekClouser]

I know this sounds silly, but why not just have two big rides a year? 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring? Epic Ride - Spring Opener  - Epic Ride Fall Finale.    

 

Edit: cause I'm an idiot and can't figure out what season's happen after Winter 

Edited January 27, 2014 by DerekClouser

[JackFlash]

 Epic Ride - Fall Opener  - Epic Ride Spring Finale.    

 

A......maybe Spring Opener and Fall Finale? 

 

Sorry.  Have the day off with a case of cabin fever.

You know how we get when we've been couped up

in the winter with no riding time. 

 

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[JackFlash]

I know this sounds silly, but why not just have two big rides a year?

 

For as many riders as we have total, I actually think that two

or three rides during the season is not a bad idea.  It makes

it easier for those with scheduling issues to possibly squeeze

in a ride with OhioRider friends at least once during the season.

 

We have votes for each season, which indicates an interest

in rides at different times and possibly more often.

 

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[tall_tracy]

Multiple rides seems like a great idea... using the same area and route would make it easier to plan... unless someone wants to step up as the Epic Ride Event Planner Extraordinaire.

[Dying Shadow]

Multiple rides seems like a great idea... using the same area and route would make it easier to plan... unless someone wants to step up as the Epic Ride Event Planner Extraordinaire.

you got my vote

[DerekClouser]

BUMP!   Last day to vote for which season the Epic Ride 2014 will be in!

[smccrory]

Definitely a fan of 2-3 rides.

[Connie14]

Multiple rides sounds like more fun.

[jdonn]

I like the idea of 2 as well... It'll give me more opportunity to come to one

[JackFlash]

I like the idea of 2 as well... It'll give me more opportunity to come to one

 

From the beginning of May thru the end of September, this year,

there are 22 Saturdays. 

 

We need some ride planners to step

up to the plate.  We ought to be able to get in three to six rides in

that time period, even with smaller groups. 

 

That's a ride every

four to six weeks if we add a couple weeks in October.  Those

who can't show for one, can show for another.

 

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[jdonn]

From the beginning of May thru the end of September, this year,

there are 22 Saturdays.

We need some ride planners to step

up to the plate. We ought to be able to get in three to six rides in

that time period, even with smaller groups.

That's a ride every

four to six weeks if we add a couple weeks in October. Those

who can't show for one, can show for another.

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Sounds good to me... I have a route we could take. After we decide on the number and days, I'll be more then happy to help.

[Bad324]

I would HIGHLY suggest not doing more than 2 of these. 1 in Spring and 1 in fall. Making anymore than that takes the special event out of it. Plus good luck finding enough of the right people to properly organize and run it

[snot]

I would HIGHLY suggest not doing more than 2 of these. 1 in Spring and 1 in fall. Making anymore than that takes the special event out of it. Plus good luck finding enough of the right people to properly organize and run it

Agree... this was what I was thinking too. Also keep in mind the racing season.

[rollnhot]

Early May would be great, any closer to June and my liver might just run away from home. Two party weekend in a row yikes.

[snot]

Early May would be great, any closer to June and my liver might just run away from home. Two party weekend in a row yikes.

This is another reason we were thinking fall

[Tonik]

Seven pages and there isn't even a date yet.

[Bad324]

Seven pages and there isn't even a date yet.

Welcome to OR!!!

I've learned the only way planing a ride works is pick a date, pick a time and pick the route otherwise nothing will get done

[snot]

Cdubyah is going to modify the poll to add the dates. He suggested we keep it to this thread for planning.

[Helmutt]

If there's gonna be 2 rides, I say set one in Spring and one in the Fall to give folks a couple options to plan for. I'd rather later in the year, than earlier. The brine/salt/debris is long gone by then, plan it prior to the leaves dropping, and everyone is more seasoned with their riding skills

[JackFlash]

A rain date would be nice, just in case the

weather man is uncooperative.

 

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[snot]

Need a spring thread and a fall thread?

[granda080]

It was all just a bit too disorganized for my tastes, plus considering how HUGE my group was at one point due to unfortunate incidents "but we had no wrecks". I think the crowd was a bit larger than expected, and then not enough people were willing to lead a group. Leading groups of that size is really tough, add in not knowing riding experience and the fact that many are a bit rusty and have not ridden much that early in the season. I may not come this year, but if I do....I agree that Fall might be the best time for several reasons.

You did a great job leading this HUGE group.

[Tonik]

Need a spring thread and a fall thread?

 

Yes. And two rain date threads. Four threads in all, seven pages each at least and no definitive date for any of it.