Popular Post DerekClouser Posted February 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) RAIN TOMORROW HAS POSTPONED THE EVENT UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 Date: SATURDAY - May 21, 2016 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! There will only be ONE Epic Ride event this year! The route and meet place will be the same as last year since it rained both times and the attendance was way down, I want the event to get to have a chance to ride this route with a decent showing. I feel next year (2017) we will return to Hocking Hills. 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 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 https://teespring.com/unofficial-epic-ride2016 Facebook Event has been created for this event if you want to utilize that also. http://www.facebook.com/events/990247394386889/ After the ride is complete, weather permitting, we will be grilling hotdogs & hamburgers, providing chips, drinks, etc for everyone to enjoy together afterwards before people start heading back. Special thanks to ricer1 for the donation to allow this to happen. Please make sure you thank him if you see him. 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. Food will be provided at the end of the ride. 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 thumbs 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 may be needed for the faster group; when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for themselves. Don't wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times, riders might have to cross a 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, please make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass other riders within a group, except at stops or if the rider in front waves you passed. Try and avoid 'pushing' a rider in front of you (this means to give the people in front of you space so they don't feel pressured to go faster than they are comfortable). 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. Video from Previous Years: 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. 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. RSVP LIST Tonik TimtheAzn Snot Hellmutt wojo72 connie14 Isaac's Papa what jacobhawkins bmwnut Max Power Wolfman1 DerekClouser whaler jschaf B-Mac heagacongoose DAC Al Z Heimer Shoop mojocho Anden 330racing?? trentwilson43056 ninjachk08 (+1) Scorpion-Ninja GeoMotoVlogger Dubie Durk theroamr jdonn shadyone? Howabusa BrayanRdgz7 o-no-moto 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 May 21, 2016 by DerekClouser 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 In. tyvm for doing this again Derek. You can have first choice of donuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Derek is the man! I'm in. And in for the NEO meetup and ride down. I'll have to see who signs up for the Fast group before I say I want in on that lol. Edited February 1, 2016 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Mark us down for med. and maybe. To early to tell but our schedule looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks for setting this up Derek. Hopefully we will get some decent weather this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Added to my calendar. No promises on attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks for setting this up. I am hoping to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 31 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: I have nothing scheduled that weekend. I should be there on something motorized. hate ride again or regular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 1 hour ago, snot said: hate ride again or regular? Last fall everyone did the hate ride. Its all the rage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 we missed fall...to much riding in the rain last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 On 2/1/2016 at 4:30 PM, TimTheAzn said: Derek is the man! I'm in. And in for the NEO meetup and ride down. I'll have to see who signs up for the Fast group before I say I want in on that lol. buy the VFR so I can make this my last hurrah before the twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bad324 said: buy the VFR so I can make this my last hurrah before the twins LOL john is working on possibly trading that bike for that ninja 300 on the board. I think I am going to just turn the daytona into a sport touring machine. Emphasizing sport ahha. Edited February 3, 2016 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grokked Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 *note to self: May 21st off-limits to other plans* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'll be there. I think. Unless work. But probably. Maybe. Definitely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 21 minutes ago, what said: I'll be there. I think. Unless work. But probably. Maybe. Definitely. There ya go. That sound like the typical OR response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Pretty sure this is a go. I'll lead a medium paced group and if a more experienced sweep doesn't volunteer, my wife can handle a broom Here's the link to the western and central pre ride meet up... https://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/109500-western-and-central-meetride-to-5212016-epic-ride/ Edited February 3, 2016 by Hellmutt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: I can be persuaded to ride in your group if you convince the hubby to wear skinny jeans for me. I dont think they make skinny jeans in extra-4-man-puptent, do they? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 58 minutes ago, Hellmutt said: I dont think they make skinny jeans in extra-4-man-puptent, do they? It's called regular cut... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: They do if you try hard enough. equals triple muffin top with a side of cankles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, Cdubyah said: It's called regular cut... This guys gets it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I once tried on skinny jeans at about 250lbs to make my wife laugh. I have no idea in the world how it would be possible to squat, bend, sit or pretty much do anything in those stupid things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I can also sweep the sweep since I can communicate with the lead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 6 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: LOL john is working on possibly trading that bike for that ninja 300 on the board. I think I am going to just turn the daytona into a sport touring machine. Emphasizing sport ahha. oh good then I can just bug Rob to borrow it if he doesn't flip it before then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Great, the mini race got canceled for that weekend. I'm in. Medium fast for me. Happy to sweep if needed. Thanks for getting this on my calendar early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwnut Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 will try to make it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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