Tigerpaw Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm wanting to ride all day Sunday. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Where? I may be game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Starting in Dayton...I'm pretty much game for anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I know logistics including the extra 35-40 miles roll from Dayton in the morning and evening are hard to overcome, but I'd be up for volunteering to put together a route of 150-200 miles of NKY goodness if you wanna head south from Dayton. Could do fewer miles, but you'll miss out on some of the classic roads. Lemeno by Friday if there's enough interest--also presumes the weather is gonna cooperate--and I'll dig thru some of my old LocalRiders routes and post up a map. Technically, I guess Cincinnati is REALLY part of northern KY anyway…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm not able to go. Got my daughter that weekend. Be safe out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I would most likely join up for this. NKY sounds great. But I'm also good to go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I know logistics including the extra 35-40 miles roll from Dayton in the morning and evening are hard to overcome, but I'd be up for volunteering to put together a route of 150-200 miles of NKY goodness if you wanna head south from Dayton. Could do fewer miles, but you'll miss out on some of the classic roads. Lemeno by Friday if there's enough interest--also presumes the weather is gonna cooperate--and I'll dig thru some of my old LocalRiders routes and post up a map. Technically, I guess Cincinnati is REALLY part of northern KY anyway…. I would love a NKY trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I would love a NKY trip! Here's the forecast for Sunday. Gonna be a chilly start but a pretty day: I knocked out a route that runs about 175-200 miles from the starting point along the 275 loop in NKY. Google map calculates ride time at 5'45" not including stops. Includes some of the favorites like 10 from Alexandria to Willow and 22 from Willow to Williamstown, along with a few lesser-known surprise favorites. Not enough daylight/too many total miles to include the awesome 227 south to Stamping Ground, but if you like what you see this fall, we can always map something that includes 227 for next summer when the daylight lasts longer. Disclaimer: These roads are rural and there's always the possibility of Sunday church folk, slow field equipment, dogs, cats, farm animals, mud/gravel/manure on the routes, so ride at a speed that accommodates your sight lines. Typical pace is 10-20+ posted limit in the fast sections with max of 70MPH-ish. Lemeno what you decide to do by Saturday noonish so I can make the final arrangements and post a link to the meet-up time/location. Edited October 1, 2014 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the prep work. I'm in....and can create an intermediate stop/meetup location, depending on where others are originating from(if needed). Edited October 1, 2014 by Tigerpaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I would most likely join up for this. NKY sounds great. But I'm also good to go anywhere. You good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 You good to go?Yep, sounds like a plan to me. You guys plan on slabbing down I-75 to NKY or something else?I live like 100 yards off of 75 so just let me know where you guys wanna stop to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 It sounds like Bubba has a 275 starting point ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 You guys have fun! I might see you at willow or Falmouth, if I get out. Was hoping to do a stamping grounds run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 It sounds like Bubba has a 275 starting point ???Okay, well 275 is 2 exits down from me, so that's cool. Less traffic and better roads going that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Although I don't know if the plan is to take 75 straight through cincy until it runs into 275, or take 275 before cincy and go around the indiana/KY border. Sounds like a route might be posted so I'll figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Sounds like you guys are on-board for Sunday. Here's a map of where we'll meet--Exit 80/KY Rt 17 off I-275 in NKY: Coming south from Dayton, it's about 50:50 whether you take 75S across the river and head east on 275E or take 75S to 471S and head west on 275W….your choice. We'll meet at the McDonalds just south of the interchange. WIth a route ride time of approx 6 hours, we should try to roll early enough to get you home by dark o'clock.Let's say we meet at the McD's between 10 and 10:15. There's a Thornton gas station next door to fuel up before the ride--kickstands up promptly at 10:30.In case you have to head home early, there are lots of bail-out points in the route along the I-75 corridor in NKY to short-cut and roll north.Fuel, snacks and road food can be had in both Falmouth and Williamstown near the ride's mid-point. NOTE CHANGE!!! If you need to get hold of me for last minute change of plans or emergency, cell # is 5one3-5sixO-one94two [TEXT ONLY PLS!] Edited October 2, 2014 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Route--Edgewood KY 41017 to Williamstown KY 41097 https://goo.gl/maps/Px444 Williamstown to Idlewild/I-275 interchange https://goo.gl/maps/dro7j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Go 75s to the city, then take Columbia pkwy to 471s (it's the left exit for 5th street) it's easier to take than it sounds. It's the first left side exit in Cincinnati.Hop on 471 s to 275 w. it's a couple exits down. I like 471 coming from the way north better than 75-275. Usually because of traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm planning on coming out for this one...looking forward to getting to know NKY better. Depending on how much work I get done Saturday, I may have to head home a little early though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like a solid start, Bubba! If anyone needs to meet anywhere around Dayton, or thereabouts,....let us know. Chad, I will prolly just meet you at the start point. **this McDonalds place you speak of, does not have very good reviews** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like a solid start, Bubba! If anyone needs to meet anywhere around Dayton, or thereabouts,....let us know. Chad, I will prolly just meet you at the start point. **this McDonalds place you speak of, does not have very good reviews** Hmmm….they couldn't possibly screw up coffee, could they? I recommend sticking with the veggie entree…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Chad, I will prolly just meet you at the start point.**this McDonalds place you speak of, does not have very good reviews**That's cool, works for me. but shit, those are some damn good reviews for a McDonalds right around cincy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Please note that I've changed my contact number!!! Cell # is 5one3-5sixO-one94two [Text only pls] Sorry for the confusion….old-timers disease…. Edited October 3, 2014 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 For those hoping for purty fall colors on the ride, the peak hasn't arrived yet--still lots of green with some mottled yellows on the walnut trees and light oranges on the hard maples. Oaks haven't started to turn. I pre-rode some of the route today and the leaves, acorns and walnuts are falling like rain. If we get the cold front on Friday with heavy rain, the roads will be extra slippery yet on Sunday. There were several places that I hit gravel unexpectedly as well. This is a word to the wise…. The pace will likely be slower than what I normally ride due to weekend traffic, church folk, shoppers and leaf peepers. We WILL get blocked on the busier state routes, so leave your road rage at home and just plan on a relaxing ride. Figure 35-45 in a 35, 55-60 in a 55, and maxing out at 70-75 on the wide-open fast stretches. If the group is more than 3-4 riders, we prolly won't be making any banzai passes around the slow traffic anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Walnuts are the worst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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