DerekClouser Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Details of this event are identical to that of the one we held last Spring. If you were unable to attend that Spring Epic Ride, you'll have the encore version! Unfortunately, wolfman1 was involved in a crash that totaled his motorcycle and sent him on a chopper, therefore even though he's obtained another bike, he and his wife had an agreement that he is done for the season. Therefore, he will be there to help get everything organized the day of the event. He'll also be the one bringing the t-shirts and anything else we find that may be needed to run the event smoothly. A special thanks to him! Date: SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 2014Rain Date: Sunday - September 28, 2014 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! Meet Place: Hocking Mall Shopping Center ---Hocking Mall St, Logan, OH 43138 Logan shopping mall lot on 664latitude. 39.54528°, longitude. -82.43083° Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Pre-Ride Meetups:W/SW Rider MeetupNE Rider MeetupCentral Rider MeetupNW Rider Meetup (Links TBD) When you arrive we will *hopefully* have areas designated to your group for the ride (i.e. fast, med-fast, med, etc), so please park your bike in the group you wish to ride. This should save some hassle organizing groups later on. Route will be same as Spring ride.http://goo.gl/maps/ZnwBZ Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-ShirtsOrders for t-shirts will also be possible by PM'ing me a size. Shirts will be $15.00 for S-XL and additional costs for larger shirts.To request a shirt, PM your size or visit this thread and request the shirt.http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/105725-fall-2014-epic-ride-tshirts/ Please send payment for tshirts via PayPal to derekclouser@gmail.com. If payment is not received by September 16th, your order will be deleted. Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders: Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen. We had several incidents last year, some because of bike maintenance and I believe some because they were outside their comfort zone in terms of speed. Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well.Grab a bite if you want before ride as there wont be lunch stops. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) riderThese two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them:These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group. The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumb up.At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line.Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts. Passing slow moving vehicles might be needed for the faster group, when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for them self. Dont wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times might have to cross double yellow to pass. Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event. Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders.If a rider has to leave a group early make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass except at stops. If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass. Start the ride with a full tank of gas. Many folks are planning to grab a bite at the end of the ride, those with time should do it as it will be fun. The unfortunate long haulers will start back to get home before dark. The Groups Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you. Fast:Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve. The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides Medium-Fast:65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve. This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Medium:65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve. This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Slow:60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve. This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride.Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here.The last two rides most people rode this group showing zero ego issues and they had most fun.No ego in both years kept our rides with 0 casualties. If you could please announce if you plan to attend and which group so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for.Also post if you are willing to sweep or lead so we can get a list for that as well. Here are some videos from previous Epic Rides2014 Spring Ride - POV Dizzledan Group: Med-Fast Sring Ride - Edited by Dizzledan - paired by Color between leads/sweepsLeads: Full List of People Attending:SnotDacCasperHeagachongoose (+1)NinjaDocJosh1234OH650RsilentcropdusterShoopjacobhawkinsclaine650jnorwhalerTony07R6Isaac's PaparollnhotAndenDreamNofR1Wolfman1 (not riding, just helping organize)Omegajd724330racingDubie (+extras)DerekClouserGrokkedEaracheTigerpawTonyBlazelowcel +1TpoppaConnie14TriumphB-MacTimTheAznshadyonetall_tracycptchaospxl356 FastEaracheTpoppa (LEAD) Med-FastHeagachongoosejacobhawkinsomegaconnie14dubieTriumphDerekClouserWhaler wolfmanlowcell (+1) MedDACsilentcropdusterclaine650tigerpawtonyblazehelmutt (LEAD)snotB-MacHeagachongoose's +1TimTheAznshadyone (Sweep) SlowJosh1234OH650rShoopTony07R6AndenJD724Tall_TracyGrokkedPXL356cptchaos Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride. By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following; You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding. Edited September 20, 2014 by DerekClouser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hellmutt/Snot are Maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 For now, I'm out. Scheduled to work that day, but I'll see what I can do to get out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 For now, I'm out. Scheduled to work that day, but I'll see what I can do to get out of it I hear you are pretty good at predicting when you are going to be sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I hear you are pretty good at predicting when you are going to be sick. Except his boss is on here..and its not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I hear you are pretty good at predicting when you are going to be sick. Wish it was that simple man, calling in on a weekend shift guarantees a written reprimand. Skeleton crew gets shafted. But let me try to sweet talk the help into covering my shift and I'll chime in with the verdict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wish it was that simple man, calling in on a weekend shift guarantees a written reprimand. Skeleton crew gets shafted. But let me try to sweet talk the help into covering my shift and I'll chime in with the verdict I was just giving you a hard time. Responsibilities first man. I'm just hoping I have a bike by then so I can participate also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 No harm no foul, Derek. I could smell what you were steppin' in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) In. Running Medium this time. Edited August 13, 2014 by DAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Logo Done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I'm a very possible maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Damn it, it's going to rain now (figured I'd post that before Judd did) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heagachongoose Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Logo looks good. I'm in. Put me up for medium fast. If necessary I can sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Damn you guys planning these on my busy weekends. I'll be on the bike in Nashville that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Subscribed to keep tabs in case I can make it this time around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 hopefully i can make it too, and hopefully ride the route as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Not sure yet, thinking about Road Kill Cookoff in Marlington WV that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 FYI for those who said maybe I'll count you as in until you come back with a no. Makes it a bit more simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 FYI for those who said maybe I'll count you as in until you come back with a no. Makes it a bit more simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I'm free that day, so count me as a "yes." I'm none too thrilled about the 3 hour slab to get there, though. If anyone else is coming from NE Ohio and rides down, that'd make it more tolerable. I'll PM you about an XL shirt. I'll be in the slow group... and since you said to sign up for one group slower than we THINK we ride, I'll have to sign up for the group that arrives 15 minutes late, BSes in the parking lot for an hour, rides for 1 hour, gets a "bite to eat" for 3, rides for one more, and meets the fast riders for THEIR end-of-day meal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 ^^^yea that makes me less likely to join but my dad is home for the summer with the trailer so I always have that as an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH650R Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Put me as a maybe in the slow-pokes group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 put me down as a maybe, i'll be there as long as nothing comes up. for the group, im not sure? just got a newer bike, only put about 500 mi on it, and maybe have 15-20k miles total under my belt in 3 years. I'd say the "medium" group to not go out of my comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sign me up. Slow group. Sent a PM re the T Shirt. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Yeah! It's on the calendar, gone all day... I'll be in the med-fast group and I just tried to send a PM about the shirts but it looks like your box if full. How do you want the dough sent your way? I'm a medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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