JCMathis Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 We will meet at Iron Pony in the NW corner of the parking lot at 8:30 and depart by 9:00. The route is 290 miles and can be viewed here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8019310 I am not sure of the condition of 555 but it was requested that I include the road so we will see. Planning on stopping at Big Muskie Bucket as well. Hope to see you on June 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Good route.555 from 37 to 78 is in pretty good condition,some patches but not bad.555 from 377 to 676 is a little rougher but you're not going to be on it that long.Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Fairly sure I can make this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 That's a lot of pedal pedal pushing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 No doubt, that sounds like torture to me. I guess decent ing would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Were I not heading to Maine on a big moto trip that morning, would love to join you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I have modified the route to shorten it slightly. I took out the stuff east of Marietta since that is where we will be going in July. The route is down to 242 miles and will take us down to Logan, over to Glouster for gas stop then down to 50. From 50 we will take 555 all the way up to 37 then back toward the Pony. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8019310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 JC I would luv to make this trip, but I am 3 hrs from your departure. Anyway you could push the departure time back a little? It wud be great to get to know some fellow believer riders. Totally understand if you want to keep your time schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Well, again, it looks like I may not be able to attend this event due to issues with my bikes. (VTX very bad front end wobble & CBR has a vibration/loose bouncing feeling in the front.) I think the VTX needs the steering head bearings replaced and the CBR may have a bad front wheel bearing. Not sure if I can get them repaired prior to this event. Just FYI, for anyone who can and/or is interested, my church in Leesburg, OH will be having their 14th Annual "Ride 4 Christ" event on June 28th. All are welcome. There is often a mixture of different riding styles, but the last few years there has been less and less sporty bike presence, which I think is sad and one of the main reason I decided it was time to own a sporty bike too. There will be free food prior to the ride and a ride through some of the best roads (twisty & scenic) that Southern Ohio has to offer. If you need/want more info, just let me know. OhioBob Edited June 9, 2015 by OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I have modified the route to shorten it slightly. I took out the stuff east of Marietta since that is where we will be going in July. The route is down to 242 miles and will take us down to Logan, over to Glouster for gas stop then down to 50. From 50 we will take 555 all the way up to 37 then back toward the Pony. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8019310144 out of Coolville is extremely rough, I live about 1/4 mile away from it and I would not ride my bike on it. I would highly recommend staying on 50 for a few more miles and taking 329 from the Marathon gas station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 JustinNck1, thanks for the info on 144. I have rerouted around it now so we will avoid 144 on this trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 JustinNck1, thanks for the info on 144. I have rerouted around it now so we will avoid 144 on this trip.Word around town is it will be getting a fresh coat of blacktop later this summer. Then it will be a very nice road (Except for it's severe flooding issues). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 That looks like a nice little Saturday morning ride. I might jump in at 256/664 and back out at 13/204,since I'm in Newark. If I'm not there, keep riding. My guess is your ETA at 664 is 9:45am.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Count me in unless something comes up between now and then (unlikely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Since I shorten the route slightly I am going to push the start time back 30 minutes. We will plan on meeting at 9:00 and departing by 9:30. Hope to see you all at the Pony next Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks John. I plan to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I want to join one of these rides. What time would you expect to be back in Columbus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I am thinking that we would be back in Columbus area between 3 and 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danballa Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I hope my physical therapist doesn't break me this week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Weather looking kinda nasty this weekend. Here's hoping it clears up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yes, I will be watching the forecast closely and let everyone know if I decide to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 It better clear up lol this is the first one I've been off work for in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hopefully it clears up. I got the green light from my better half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 SaturdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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