nochknstrps Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 The triple nickle can't be the best Ohio has to offer. Went for a ride down there saturday afternoon with a few friends and I think the roads that we took to get there with the exception of 33 were more fun than 555. 555 is nothing but a bunch of slow dog legs. Don't get me wrong it was fun but there has to be something better. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 The triple nickle can't be the best Ohio has to offer. Went for a ride down there saturday afternoon with a few friends and I think the roads that we took to get there with the exception of 33 were more fun than 555. 555 is nothing but a bunch of slow dog legs. Don't get me wrong it was fun but there has to be something better. Any suggestions?and gravel, you left that part out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 If you're stingy and looking for the twisties of the gods, you'll have to move to NC, TN, CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm meeting up with a guy in FL for some NC twisties next year. Here's a picture he sent me. No it's not near any gappage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here is the map of the ride that nochknstrps is talking about... Saturday Trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I liked 78 the most, especially once we go past a couple little towns outside Nelsonville.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Rt. 26 from Marietta up to Woodsfield is good. Half of it is recently paved and pretty smooth while the second (northern) half is kinda like 555 - all busted up and covered with gravel and shit. Still, it beats 555 in my opinion.I like 93 from Ironton to Jackson, too. Not the curviest (<--new word) but is usually empty and fun to haul on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here's a pic I took on Rte 105 between Bowling Green & Oak Harbor, on my way up to Port Clinton. Nice mix of tight curves, rolling sweepers, & straightaways. Just watch out for the Po-Po..............And here's one from Rte 37 between Findlay & Mt. Blanchard. Shorter ride, but still some nice curves for 5-10 miles, & closer to home for those "quick rides". Cell pic, so not as good as the top one...............Rte 65 along Maumee River is nice too, but can have a lot of traffic at times, which really limits the fun. Also.....There was a fatality on it last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 105 is nice. I went to BG but never had the chance to ride my bike out there. Can be kinda straight and flat is an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 judging from the size of the chicken strips on that R1 looks like that guy doesnt get into those curves. Jk I can't wait to visit my grand parents down in souther VA and NC with the bike in tow. will be some nice riding thru the blue ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I see you're from Miamisburg. I was a Locomotive Engineer 'til about a year ago. Used to love comin' through there on the NS & blowin' through all those crossings hittin' the whistles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I was a Locomotive Engineer 'til about a year ago. Used to love comin' through there on the NS & blowin' through all those crossings hittin' the whistles!! OMG... they DO exist! I've never known any in real life, but I bet 90% of the time when I tell people I'm an engineer that's the first thing they think of.Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 walther_gsp can vouch there are some good ones over this way i took him around if you are ever interested pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 78 is pretty good on the other side of Glouster. 56 from South Bloomingville to Athens is real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 OMG... they DO exist! I've never known any in real life, but I bet 90% of the time when I tell people I'm an engineer that's the first thing they think of.Awesome. Well now you can say you know 2, 'cause SamBusa....the one who's tribal job you were flamin' the other day .......He's one too. Buddy Jeff who's down in my sig line was one as well. I learned a hell of a lot from those 2!Yeah.......It's funny....I used to be a banker and investment rep, but people were ALWAYS far more interested when they found out I was a Locomotive Engineer. Next question is inevitably "So you drive trains?!?" As Sam told me on my first trip with him the day I started...."We RUN 'em....There ain't no steering wheel on here!" Definately gave me some VERY interesting stories to tell for the rest of my life. Railroad's a WHOLE 'nother world/lifestyle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I liked 78 the most, especially once we go past a couple little towns outside Nelsonville....78 is the shit. going west out of mcconnelsville malta.its got that big vista too which is always nice to stop at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 here is one of my favorites:http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=16538989906286833947,39.427000,-81.419910&saddr=Industry+Rd+%4039.427000,+-81.419910&daddr=39.762565,-81.115751&mra=mi&mrsp=1,0&sz=14&sll=39.75689,-81.098242&sspn=0.042361,0.080338&ie=UTF8&ll=39.604101,-81.141586&spn=0.679289,1.2854&z=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Has anyone ever been out by Tappan Reservoir? I picked up a bike from Pittsburgh last fall and drove through that area; ended up on some very twisty roads. Looked like a really nice area to ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Well now you can say you know 2, 'cause SamBusa....the one who's tribal job you were flamin' the other day .......He's one too....Definitely gave me some VERY interesting stories to tell for the rest of my life. Railroad's a WHOLE 'nother world/lifestyle!!!Ouch, "flaming" is an awful harsh word. If my comments really put a chip on SamBusa shoulder, sorry...my bad, I didn't mean it like that. To each their own, like I said, I can appreciate the time and effort it took, just not my tastes. My favorites are still the pics of the white and orange you posted. So, you planning on starting a thread of what you learned out on the rails? We love stories on here.And, since I don't want to hijack the thread... my favorite cruise is down through Mohican State Park / Malabar farm areas near Loudonville. Trees and hills - great scenery. More of a leisurely jaunt than knee-dragging, but again...suits my tastes. I'll save my hoon-ish tendencies for the track.http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/forests/mohican/tabid/5160/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 78 an 377 are awesome roads! an we got some fricken sweet roads here in coshocton, 82, 541, 209, 60, 208, 93, 715, 206, 621,643, old 16..... brian help me out here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 um you named alot of them but 83 either direction out of coshocton , 751, cr 600 through amish country, 557, 79 to newark isnt to bad, 651 if you like elevation changes, 356? i think i cant remember the number, and there is some around salt fork lake i cant think of right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 i mean you can use google maps as well as the rest of us. you can clearly see on your route, that you picked the wrong way to go on 555 unfortunately. looks like it got pretty good south of where you met up with it. just look for squiggly lines on Gmaps, thats all i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 haha how could i forget 79???.... an screw salt fork... that was seth an i's destination but 209+ unmarked corner x gravel / me being a pussy = one funny ass voice mail.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 i mean you can use google maps as well as the rest of us. you can clearly see on your route, that you picked the wrong way to go on 555 unfortunately. looks like it got pretty good south of where you met up with it. just look for squiggly lines on Gmaps, thats all i do.there are tons of squiggly's around coshocton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 there are tons of squiggly's around coshocton .... an squiggly guys with the initals b.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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