Doc1647545523 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) Updated 7 p.m. Saturday evening It's hard to plan a trip everyone can enjoy! Josh (Ford 351 Lightning) is bringing 3 other riders from (almost) Lancaster for this and wants to leave at 11 for a 3-6 hour trip, but Chad needs to be back for a 3 p.m meet. Also, it's a mix of sport bikes and supermotards. Here's what I've come up with: Meet at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at the corner of Glick Road and Riverside Dr.(SR 257), south of the old entrance to the Columbus Zoo. This is the east side of the O'Shannassy Resorvoir. There is an abandoned building on the east side of the road, and the parking is very easy to see from any direction. I believe the building used to be the Wyandotte Inn. [Josh: 10121 Riverside Drive, Powell, Ohio] We should be rolling by 10:30 a.m. at the latest. We'll follow the River into Delaware County, head west to around Mad River Ski Resort, explore a castle (leg stretching & restroom break for those too afraid to go into the castle ), then head back towards Columbus. If time allows and if people want to, we can do some photography of you coming around the curves near the Ohio Caverns. Bring your own camera if you want to do this; I won't be carrying one. A turnoff near Marysville will allow people like Chad to turn down US Route 33 and head towards I-270 to get back to Columbus by 2 p.m. If you want, you can follow me from Marysville and take US 36 east to Delaware and take a refreshment break at my garage, maybe head off for some late lunch. I'm willing to ride along with you to whatever point from which you know your way home. For most, it will be either I-270 or I-71. Except for the outerbelt around Marysville (which is multi-lane highway), this route stays on county roads or rural highways. No gravel or dirt. Ride your own ride. I won't let you get lost (since I'm probably the slowest anyway). Don't show up with an empty tank and make the group stop after 10 miles! :gtfo: Questions? PM me or call 740-405-5565. Edited September 26, 2009 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Wish I had a bike, I do love me some twisty roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I am game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I've got a Fiero meet at 3pm so, if the final route gets us back before then, I will be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I need a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I need a bike. There are bound to be a few curbs along whichever route we take, so it would be way too dangerous for you. Now go play outside in the rain. This is grown-up talk in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 the bikes leaking oil. otherwise i would be down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 There are bound to be a few curbs along whichever route we take, so it would be way too dangerous for you. Now go play outside in the rain. This is grown-up talk in here. That was a "once in a lifetime" thing as I believe they call it. After experiencing firsthand that objects in motion tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force, I think towards more cement will be the last place that I would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 The Irish blessing that begins, "May the road rise up to greet you ...." is not intended to be taken literally .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 The Irish blessing that begins, "May the road rise up to greet you ...." is not intended to be taken literally .... It didn't rise up to greet me, rather to make me into a budget version of Evel Knievel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 the bikes leaking oil. otherwise i would be down. Heard you're down a lot, oil leak or no .... http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/Ericdown.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Heard you're down a lot, oil leak or no .... http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/Ericdown.jpg cant hold me down doc;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 enjoy your ride gentlemen, wish i had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 i was planning a ride with buddies for sunday at 10-11 am, so maybe we can combine groups. i would vote for trips 1, 2 & 3-(im down for whatever, so i'm sure their will be more people to decide the route) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Today (Saturday) looks like it's going to stay pretty wet, but Sunday promises to be slowly clearing and 60-75 degrees. I'll be riding for sure. The leaves haven't started turning much, but it's still a beautiful, verdant Arcadia in some of these local parts. I haven't had the best luck at getting CR people together for rides, but I thought I'd test the waters for some ideas. I've got good routes to the following: 1) Hocking Hills (6 hrs) 2) Holmes County-Amish Country (5 hrs.) 3) a western Ohio tour with many surprises and some rural twisties (3 hrs.) 4) a riverside tour to Prospect, then back across Alum Creek (90 mins) Meetup can be at: 1) Columbus Zoo near the dam 2) Polaris Sonic 3) Hearty breakfast in Delaware (I'll buy) Suggested departure times: 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Any interest? If so, post your vote. We'll finalize late tonight and head off in the morning. :burn: doc im in let me know what the final plans are. I am game. glad to see your gonna get the bike out. last time we spoke u said u havent had it out at all lol I've got a Fiero meet at 3pm so, if the final route gets us back before then, I will be in. really if you dont go ill take the r1 ouit for ya......... not joking lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 i was planning a ride with buddies for sunday at 10-11 am, so maybe we can combine groups. i would vote for trips 1, 2 & 3-(im down for whatever, so i'm sure their will be more people to decide the route) your slow. just cause lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 doc im in let me know what the final plans are. glad to see your gonna get the bike out. last time we spoke u said u havent had it out at all lol really if you dont go ill take the r1 ouit for ya......... not joking lol ? I have to change the oil and put the new levers on in the morning before we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 your slow. just cause lol :asshole: ha you never set up a time for me to drag you down Trails with my 600. Looks like me an paul will make a side trip to mexico so he can get walked:eek: o and doc- i sent you a PM i have 3 other me--supermoto/or600rr buddy1--gsxr1000 buddy2--sv1000r buddy3--ninja 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Check first post of thread for finalized information. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather will clear as predicted. If so, it will be an ideal day for biking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Im iin dyno brian sounds like he might be in as well. should be a good group see everyone in the am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 my bike no likes turns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 my bike no likes turns So bring it out anyways wimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 got back from dyno brians, the motard make 41.3! I'm very impressed it did that well. but anyways back on topic, Doc there will be 6 riders in my group (had another 2 confirm) now if everyone can wake up on time is a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Well, the bad news is that it is still raining in Delaware and Columbus as of 7:30 a.m. Sunday. The good news is that the area we're riding into is now dry, and there are clearing skies to the west. There is still sunshine in the forecast for today by 11 a.m. I'm still in favor of sticking to the original plan. Postponing it by a few hours would decrease the chance of wet roads, but would exclude at least one rider. Dover, your bike would be fine on this route. This isn't full of tight turns like Hocking Hills; it's mostly gentle rolling hills and a few sweepers, with fewer than a dozen sharp turns. I'll check this thread again by 8:30 a.m., but after that I won't be near a computer, so you'll need to call my cell 740-405-5565 for any updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 still rainign here in reynoldsburg. but rthe radar shows that it should be clear by 10am sooo what does every one want to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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