i-Zapp Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Drove down to OU to visit my son in my wife's new 335i and decided to take the scenic route from Zanesville to Athens using route 555 (the "triple nickel"), and wow what great roads. I've never done Deals Gap, but i can't image it's got anything on 555. Pristine road surface, crazy elevation change in places, no cops, and almost no traffic. Plus beautiful scenery this time of year. We took the road there and back and probably wore 10k off the tires. The only downsides are blind crests, blind turns, and the corner markings are very inconsistent. But there's def places to wick it up and still be safe. I've pretty much relegated my fast riding to the track, but i'd seriously consider returning with the Ape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 That's a big OR faux pas there I- Zapp.All the cool kids around here love to rave about how bad 555 is. I'm with you,especially Zanesville to Ringgold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 555 is ok imo. Are there better roads in ohio? Yes. But there are also worse ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I still want to try 555. Not sure I can get it done this season because of family stuff. Maybe in the spring. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'm not a huge fan because of all of the hidden drives/driveways. It's a fun road but there are others that I'd choose to ride in Ohio before 555. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Must have been some paving done cause that section was really rough. You can't compare TN/NC roads with Ohio roads, they're just vastly different IMO. I like 555, just not my favorite Ohio road. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 18 minutes ago, what said: I'm not a huge fan because of all of the hidden drives/driveways. It's a fun road but there are others that I'd choose to ride in Ohio before 555. Which ones do you like What? I've got some vac days to burn before it gets cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Zapp Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 13 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: Must have been some paving done cause that section was really rough. You can't compare TN/NC roads with Ohio roads, they're just vastly different IMO. I like 555, just not my favorite Ohio road. i did a search for "555" on this forum and got no results, so figured i'd discovered something special. Must be a search engine limitation. Or, these ride routes are a closely guarded secret, especially based on the replies from everyone on this post "yah, it's good but not my favorite", then no offer to divulge that favorite. not fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Some kind gentlemen when he was younger and had more time on his hands started a post that was a sticky to start chronicling all the good roads and routes for newbs and those that hadn't discovered some before. It never really took off like imagined but maybe one day another young chap with time on his hands will come along and add to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 30 minutes ago, i-Zapp said: i did a search for "555" on this forum and got no results, so figured i'd discovered something special. Must be a search engine limitation. Or, these ride routes are a closely guarded secret, especially based on the replies from everyone on this post "yah, it's good but not my favorite", then no offer to divulge that favorite. not fair. If you enjoyed the road you did discover something special!Finding a great "new to you" road is a big part of exploring an area.Sure you can have people tell you about the good stuff,but it's much more fun coming across some road you never heard of and finding a hidden gem that few people ride. With that being said I could set you up with a nice twisty route from Zanesville that includes the top part of 555. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 hour ago, i-Zapp said: i did a search for "555" on this forum and got no results, so figured i'd discovered something special. Must be a search engine limitation. Or, these ride routes are a closely guarded secret, especially based on the replies from everyone on this post "yah, it's good but not my favorite", then no offer to divulge that favorite. not fair. I guess I should have shared some of my favorites. 26 from Marietta, 565, 78 West of 77, 377, 144, 329, 775, 141, & 681. I use motorcycleroads.com alot. I just start hitting random roads and usually stumble into something good. I'm spoiled living in SEO, so take my opinion like a grain of salt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'm with @JustinNck1 in that living in the area, we tend to ride these over and over til they get boring or no longer hold interest. 339 to 821 is a nice stretch. 530 to 60 is nice. 56 out of Athens. 124 out of Pomeroy used to be nice. Not 124 from Hockingport to Pomeroy. That is a complete disaster or was the last time I went out it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just now, thompsonian said: I'm with @JustinNck1 in that living in the area, we tend to ride these over and over til they get boring or no longer hold interest. 339 to 821 is a nice stretch. 530 to 60 is nice. 56 out of Athens. 124 out of Pomeroy used to be nice. Not 124 from Hockingport to Pomeroy. That is a complete disaster or was the last time I went out it. Hockingport to Reedsville got repaved this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thompsonian Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: Hockingport to Reedsville got repaved this spring. Did it now? I've been avoiding it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 78, 26, 145 (new to me, fresh paved), couple roads I can't remember down in Hocking Hills area, 260, 339. Off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just to throw this out there. If anyone needs recon on a road or route in the SEO area, or just would like a route, I would be happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yup. I'll be glad to help as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 49 minutes ago, Tonik said: cool story bro... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 On 10/2/2016 at 6:30 PM, drc32-0 said: That's a big OR faux pas there I- Zapp.All the cool kids around here love to rave about how bad 555 is. I'm with you,especially Zanesville to Ringgold. 555 is awesome. Don't let the haters fool you. It's dangerous with the blind curves, but one of my favorite roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 7 minutes ago, Casper said: 555 is awesome. Don't let the haters fool you. It's dangerous with the blind curves, but one of my favorite roads. You haven't been on that road in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 25 minutes ago, Tonik said: You haven't been on that road in years. It's been about a year. Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Casper said: It's been about a year. Dick. Last time we had a conversation like this was about how your Colorado trip was 'a couple of years ago'. After I clarified that for you, you had to change your title to 'I used to ride my motorcycle'. Sure you want to continue? Cuz this time it will be 'I am Tonik's bitch'. Edited October 4, 2016 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 29 minutes ago, Tonik said: Last time we had a conversation like this was about how your Colorado trip was 'a couple of years ago'. After I clarified that for you, you had to change your title to 'I used to ride my motorcycle'. Sure you want to continue? Cuz this time it will be 'I am Tonik's bitch'. Ha. Nope, it was last fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Is this new paving on 555 blacktop or chip seal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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