DerekClouser Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Date: SATURDAY - Sept 12, 2015Rain Date: Sunday - Sept 13. 2015 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: Church of Christ, New Concord OH Maple Ln, New Concord OH Church of Christ parking lot, New Concord OH 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) Route: https://goo.gl/maps/so6Hh Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts Another teespring campaign will happen for the Spring T-shirts. I will be posting this within a few days and will run for 2 weeks. This worked well last event with getting everyone the t-shirts so we will continue this way. 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. 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) rider. These 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. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) As always, thanks for organizing this Derek. I'll be there if I can. I know I have to be in Pittsburgh the week of the 14th but I'm not sure if I'm there this weekend or not yet. This will be the last ride before I'm an ancient 30 years old so I really hope I can make it. Medium or medium-fast for me. Edited August 3, 2015 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heagachongoose Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 As of meow I am in for med-fast and I can sweep ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 so far we are in, Med for hellmutt and snot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I will be there with donuts of hate. I will leading a medium group of hate running the route in reverse so we can flip all of you off. But I will bail on the route a little early to hop on 77 to head home....basically bailing near Dexter City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Week before the wedding. I'm out. Can't risk being injured. And have lots of stuff to do yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'll be there. Slow group. Willing to sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Week before the wedding. I'm out. Can't risk being injured. And have lots of stuff to do yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkcompletely understand.I can sweep if hellmutt leads. Edited August 3, 2015 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPupets Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I plan on being there. No plans, but by that time I'll have a kid taking up my time, so I can't say with complete certainty. Slow group.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 so who wants to let me borrow a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'm a maybe, since the wife will be out of town in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 If I'm at Deals Gap, you can ride the Multistrada.Oh snap I was mostly kidding since I'm tentatively scheduled to be out of town the weekend this is scheduled but not sure I can pass up a day on the Multi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Oh snap I was mostly kidding since I'm tentatively scheduled to be out of town the weekend this is scheduled but not sure I can pass up a day on the Multi! He knew you wouldn't really go and actually ride....thus his offer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330racing Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I'll say I'm going, but probably have to back out...same as I did the last couple of events. Ludicrous Speed group Edited August 3, 2015 by 330racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 He knew you wouldn't really go and actually ride....thus his offer.HAH... called out Brian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Looks like I'll be able to make it if it's the 12th. Pittsburgh starts on the 13th. phew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 HAH... called out Brian.is it a call out if I already knew what was gonna happen when I posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 is it a call out if I already knew what was gonna happen when I posted? hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Med fast for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Medium for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 If I make it, I'll be riding in the HateParade.Slow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Slow? Tim, tell IP about the Tpoppa towed us around the valley and I was on your ass the whole time. Too slow for you, Grasshopper. Had to feel you out. Ducatti's frequently crash behind me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Don't make me show up to your ride in my leathers. You'll feel just like Janeway on that Voyager... lost, with no compass to guide you home. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Don't make me show up to your ride in my leathers. You'll feel just like Janeway on that Voyager... lost, with no compass to guide you home. Oh my friend now you have stepped into it. You made a weak analogy and it is Star Trek to boot. I'll remind you I am a geek/nerd. The Voyager would totaly kick your ass. It is capable of Warp 9.6 which is 1,909 times the speed of light. So even a woman driving a Voyager can take you. And yes, you should wear your leathers, based on my experience all Duccati riders should wear leathers, gloves, boots, helmet and perhaps even wrap themselves and their bikes in bubble warp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm a definite maybe ................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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