It's a nice day for a ride. Come with me?

[JackFlash]

I have the day off.  I'm going to leave Newark around noon, from the way it looks.

Come with me.  I know it's short notice.  All my rides are like that.  It's hard for me

to plan ahead.

 

I think I'll ride the Epic Ride route.  When I get to McConnelsville, I'm going to

branch off and go see the Big Muskie Bucket.  I've never been there and it's not

too far from that nice shady picnic shelter on the river in McConnelsville.

 

I'll let you know how the roads are and what you might want to watch out for this

coming Saturday during the Epic Ride. 

 

Got the day off?  Live somewhere in Central Ohio and want to take a nice ride

today?  I'll check back here before I leave.  I'm flexible.  I don't have to be on the

time clock until 6:00 tomorrow morning.  So what if I don't make it back home

before work tomorrow?  No worries.

 

Late notice, I know.  Post up if you want to go.  I can wait.  Leaving around noon

if no one says anything.

 

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[Shoop]

Have a nice ride (expletive deleted).  

[JackFlash]

Have a nice ride (expletive deleted).  

 

Haha!  Thanks, Chris.

 

Sorry for the rest of you poor suckers that have to work on a day

that is obviously meant for riding.  Doesn't it suck how earning a

living actually gets in the way of living?

 

Air pressure ... Check.

Oil................... Check.

Clean face shield....Check.

Fuel?  I'm heading for the gas station as soon as I suit up.  A full

tank is good for about 200 miles, but I start looking for a gas pump

when I hit 100 miles.

 

Gatorade.....Check.

Trail mix.......Check.

Beef Jerky?  I'll get it when I get gas.

 

Heading out.  No takers, huh?  Sorry for the short notice.  Too bad

I work weekends and can't get in on some of your rides.

 

I'm starting at point "E" on the route the Northeast Ohio guys are

taking to Logan.

 

http://tinyurl.com/n5bebaz

 

Off I go.  More later. 

 

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[JackFlash]

Late start. Took freeway to Cedar St. Just got gas. Chill in the air. Putting liner in my jacket. Then off we go, once more. Currently 65 degrees.

[JackFlash]

Left Newark at 2:00pm. Pulled up to the Kroger gas pump at the Logan meet up spot, at 3:12. OH-664 may have been a little quicker instead of 668. It was 51.8 miles from Newark. A restroom stop at Dairy Queen, a drink of Gatorade, a bite of beef jerky, heavily peppered, and a hand full of trail mix will get me back on the road. Next stop, Nelsonville, about 52 miles fryom here, I think. I'm glad I took the time to write down the directions. That accounts for my late start.

As for road hazards, just a dusting of small stones , here and there. Nothing worth making note of. NEO guys, watch for tourist traffic, possibly at Flint Ridge State Park, south of OH-16, on Brownsville Road (OH-668). It will be a sunny, warm day. Could be some tourist traffic there. Leaves don't look to be turning colors yet, so maybe traffic will be fairly light for the ride.

Off we go. It's 3:46pm.

Forgot to mention I'm glad I put the liner in my jacket. It's 70 degrees in Logan, at this time.

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Edited September 23, 2014 by JackFlash

[JackFlash]

The shadows are getting long, and the valleys are getting cooler. The "Bucket" will have to wait for another time. I gassed up in McConnelsville at 6:00. It was 75 miles from Logan. I went through Nelsonville, just to refresh my memory for the route. It's time to head home. I can feel the chill in the air. It's been a good ride, today. I'll sleep well tonight. Time to put on my riding pants and get moving. I've been fine in jeans, all day.

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[JackFlash]

At 8:00, and 75 miles later,  I pulled into the driveway with

9394 on the clock.  I started with 9207.  187 miles for today.

  I'm tired and I'm cold.

 

Things to know about:

 

Mulberry Street is OH-93 in Logan.  Turn right to go south

when leaving Logan for the ride.  It's not well marked and

I've passed it by more than once.

 

On OH-56 E off of OH-93,

we will approach Coonville.  Right at the Coonville sign,

there is also a sign indicating a traffic light ahead.  Just as

soon as you see that sign, let off the gas, because hidden

around the very next right hand curve is the traffic light. 

It's easy to approach it too fast and be caught off guard. 

You don't want to slam into the back of your buddy's bike

because you wasn't ready for it, and it will surprise you.

 

After that, there is a left hand curve where construction

equipment is located.  It was a clean curve, today.  But

that kind of equipment can dirty up a road quickly.  Be

weary of that curve and expect it to be dirty.  It was, on

one of my other rides.

 

Also on OH-56 E, if just beyond a rise in the road, there

appears to be a green sign that says, "Mineral", the road

turns sharply left, just out of your sight.

 

For the most part, the roads were nice and clean.  I did

come upon the occasional patch of gravel in a turn, but

I rode them through even though my wheels slipped a 

little bit.  No worries.  See you guys on Saturday.

 

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[Josh1234]

awesome ride report!

 

I got to ride today/tonight, too, as I picked up my bike from Pauly's and rode it home  First time I've ridden since I sold the ninja 500, several weeks ago!  

 

Correct about the chilly part, my liner will be going in, also.

 

Do you have riding pants but choose to ride in jeans?

[JackFlash]

Do you have riding pants but choose to ride in jeans?

 

I do have a very nice pair of riding pants.  I wear them when

I get cold, when I ride like a hooligan with the fast boys, and

on the 2nd Tuesday of each week.  Basically, when I feel

like it. 

 

If I'm planning on riding hot, then I'll definitely put them

on for the protection.  I wear them in cooler weather.  Yesterday

was a relaxed day, for the most part.  It just got colder as the

sun started sinking below the treetops and the valleys darkened.

That's why I wore them home from McConnelsville. 

 

I almost stopped and put on a sweatshirt.  I was quite chilled by

the time I pulled into the driveway.

 

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[Josh1234]

Well, to each their own, but just remember that even if YOU'RE not riding like a hooligan, OTHER drivers are the ones you have to watch out for.