DerekClouser Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Please post below if you plan on attending so I'm aware of how much food to purchase. If you are +1 or more please include that as well. Date: SATURDAY - May 20, 2017 Rain Date: Sunday - May 21, 2017 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: Boat Ramp @ 2439 S Riverside Dr. McConnelsville, OH 43756 Time: Meet by 10:30; Pre-Ride Speech, Photo, and Group Organization at 11:00; kick stand to ride by 11:30 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/3eFDHhQNN442 Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/139367446568516/ T-Shirts T-Shirts have officially been sold and the campaign has ended. 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. 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. 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 3, 2017 by DerekClouser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 This post is for my discussion of why I kept the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Count me in on this. Medium or @Tonik reverse route group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 @Hellmutt And I are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 As always. I'll be tentative for the rain date. Gotta bank as much ETB as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'll put myself down as a maybe. Depends if I can get available or not. If I make it, I'll run sweep for @Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 In, routes epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricer1 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 In, Derek thanks again for setting up the ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hate train is the way to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 33 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Hate Parade is the way to go! FTFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I never had time to flick people off riding in the fast group. Hate Parade allows me to greet each and every Ohio Rider properly along the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'll be a maybe, we aren't leaving for our family vacation till that Sunday so that obstacle is out of the way. But work is still a factor as that's always in issue for me on Saturday's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 In, assuming I'm not out of state working (this should be my signature at this point...) Fast or Med-fast. We'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 In... medium or medium fast. If there are enough medium I will lead a second group to help @Hellmutt and @snot so they do not have such a large group again. It is too scary for me to follow @Tonik wrestling that monster in the hate parade! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I work, as always.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion-Ninja Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 IN* (unless life throws me a curve ball) Probably I'll be in the MEDIUM GROUP again. (or maybe HATE GROUP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptchaos Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm in - slow group for me as I'm bringing my newly acquired loud ass harley with it's loud ass pipes. I can do sweep for slow as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 If I can get the time off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 29 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: Out. TOSRV is that weekend. Two consecutive 105 mile days on the Miyata for this old man. Gotta keep my girlish figure so I can wear my new swimsuit at Fontanabanana in June. We need to make tubing happen this year for sure. @TimTheAzn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Put me down as a 75℅ show at this point. Im gonna guess i belong in medium fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said: Yes. We tried to make it happen last year but we missed them. They were closed when we got there. That park was in Cherokee, though. I found one closer that has a burger joint next door. Went there during last year's Cherohala Skyway climb. Had much fun. Hot meat, big rubbers, now we just need some ladies to make it a party. Or do we 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'll drive myself to the tubing place if I go LOL. Being a passenger in a car on those roads is terrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: I'll drive myself to the tubing place if I go LOL. Being a passenger in a car on those roads is terrifying. gonna be living that track bike life on the dragon? Hi Derek, love you, here to hijack your threeaaaaaddd Edited January 25, 2017 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, what said: gonna be living that track bike life on the dragon? Hi Derek, love you, here to hijack your threeaaaaaddd I could've gotten away with it last year since my plate flew off somewhere between Cleveland and WV. Did pretty much the whole trip without a plate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruse08 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I am going to make this event this year. Should be in the medium group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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