Artmageddon Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Pretty sure I'm going to go to Sandusky for Ohio Bike week in June, and I've never been there before. What is the crowd like? Is it mostly HD, sportbikes, or a good mix? I don't really fit in with either(I ride a metric cruiser), but a good mix would be just fine. Do people usually camp and party all night or is it better to get a hotel? Just looking to get a feel for the atmosphere. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 somebody posted pictures here before. Kosmo maybe? IDk, but the women were It looked like a trailer park block party. It's nothing like you would think from what I gathered from those pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 ditto, it looked nasty, werent we all supposed to crash this thing last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 vrod dave has gone before I think.... I'm not much for the whole drunken idiot festivals, and I can't stand super large groups in small spaces... so I never had an interest in going... but talk to dave he'll give ya first hand knowledge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOJIRA Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 It's mostly HD. There were 5 deaths an 15 bikes stolen last year. Trailer park really sums it up. I live 10 mins from Sandusky an that is the worst week to be out riding around here. Alot of drunk inexperienced riders. Ceder Point and other places are pushing to have it taken down to just a weekend deal. Plus this year Star Boyz Stunt fest will be held in Santown during bike week. So you'll have all the wannabe stunters causing problems to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wonderful image for us up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Gotta Love a lot of Drunk Riders with big Ego's in a small area....That just spells disaster.This is one of the reasons I have never really pushed to go to any bike week anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 star boys are a bunch of d-bags..yes i have met them many times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) star boys are a bunch of d-bags..yes i have met them many timesDon't forget CCB (Canton Biker Boyz) too. There's just a few stunt groups in the USA that aren't douchebags. They're had to find. Edited March 29, 2009 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I agree.....Star Boyz did a local small show Exhibition...Seemed like HUGE egotistical Dicks if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I agree.....Star Boyz did a local small show Exhibition...Seemed like HUGE egotistical Dicks if you ask me.not dicks- fags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGrose Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I can't comment on the bikes being stolen, but there was definitely not 5 deaths. There were 8 deaths in the entire area for the whole season, but not a single one during bike week. If you choose to ride while drunk, you can expect to get pulled over though. Would be nice to see more sport riders in the area to even out the numbers with the HDs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroddave Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 well i have never been. I may plan on goin this year. Last year i went to one in erie penn. That was pretty good. I think that i am planning on goin to both this yr. maybe just staying one nite up in sandusky. there is also one in Marrisville that i we had went to that was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I thought the quote about the deaths seemed a bit high, I think there would have been more news about that, and I would think it wouldn't be continued if so. I searched the web for any info to back this up, and could not find anything. I've been to rallies before and I don't mind a party, and the bike stays parked once I start drinking. Not saying nothing can ever happen to me, but I try to lower my odds of being a statistic. I don't really mind the HD crowd either, and I'm not looking to hook up so the what the crowd looks like is not important to me. I just don't want to walk into an Easy Rider Rodeo atmosphere and get harassed because I don't ride a certain type of bike. I figured this would draw a younger crowd with good mix of riders. Maybe I'm wrong.I also saw some threads from last year about a group of Ohio Riders going up that I think never happened, maybe it should be taken into consideration this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I was there last year with the whole family we had fun....I always find the way to have safe fun.....we stayed in the Days Inn on 250. Some sport riders came down from Michigan, Minnesota...no problem makers at the hotel. The Perkins police was very strict atleast no BS around 250. We are usually pretty accommodating and don't complain about most things but that may be different personally.This in a nutshell:1. It's a 75% harley, 25% sport show.2. Lotta bike for sure, some good bands...3. Around Sundusky I didn't see any BS riding due to cops in every block.4. In the fairground....yes lot of people, drunk, lotta different attitude and fair like environment but nothing bothered me.5. Year before last there were some deaths and I assume thats why the cops stepped up last year exactly like AMA superbike event in Mansfield.I am planning to go this year as well. But thats me...consider the other opinions.....what I am OK with may not be what you are comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroddave Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 yeah thats where it was mansfeild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOJIRA Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I can't comment on the bikes being stolen, but there was definitely not 5 deaths. There were 8 deaths in the entire area for the whole season, but not a single one during bike week. If you choose to ride while drunk, you can expect to get pulled over though. Would be nice to see more sport riders in the area to even out the numbers with the HDs too.WRONG! The deaths were riders leaving the event. THey did not happen in town.All of them were on back roads around the area. I know of 5 off the top of my head that DIDNT happen during bike week so your 8 for the whole season is also wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 It's mostly HD. There were 5 deaths an 15 bikes stolen last year. Trailer park really sums it up. I live 10 mins from Sandusky an that is the worst week to be out riding around here. Alot of drunk inexperienced riders. Ceder Point and other places are pushing to have it taken down to just a weekend deal. Plus this year Star Boyz Stunt fest will be held in Santown during bike week. So you'll have all the wannabe stunters causing problems to.I was really curious to find out if the stats you provided were true since I could not find one single article on the internet about deaths during Ohio Bike Week. I have a friend that is in the State Patrol and he put me in touch with a Sargent in the motorcycle division, and he said that is not true. He stated the event in Sandusky is one of the safer motorcycle events statewide. While there have been accidents in the past, most are from guys leaving the event and going on back roads drunk and trying to stunt. He even specified that it is typically young, inexperienced sportbike riders that this happens too, so be careful and smart if this is the type of riding you do. He said that accidents are rare at the actual event, and that Ohio Bike Week is just a really large, expanded version of a Bike Night at QSL. With a little vigilance, most people should be able to go and have a good time safely. Now some other events, like the Chillicothe Rodeo, are another story. That should be avoided, with lots of gangs and overall rowdiness. I was really surprised to hear both of the troopers talk about the amount of motorcycle gang activity in Ohio. It's hidden, but it is very much there. I just wanted to post this to set the facts straight so this post does not deter anyone from going. I did not ask about the thefts, so I have no info about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I was really curious to find out if the stats you provided were true since I could not find one single article on the internet about deaths during Ohio Bike Week. I have a friend that is in the State Patrol and he put me in touch with a Sargent in the motorcycle division, and he said that is not true. He stated the event in Sandusky is one of the safer motorcycle events statewide. While there have been accidents in the past, most are from guys leaving the event and going on back roads drunk and trying to stunt. He even specified that it is typically young, inexperienced sportbike riders that this happens too, so be careful and smart if this is the type of riding you do. He said that accidents are rare at the actual event, and that Ohio Bike Week is just a really large, expanded version of a Bike Night at QSL. With a little vigilance, most people should be able to go and have a good time safely. Now some other events, like the Chillicothe Rodeo, are another story. That should be avoided, with lots of gangs and overall rowdiness. I was really surprised to hear both of the troopers talk about the amount of motorcycle gang activity in Ohio. It's hidden, but it is very much there. I just wanted to post this to set the facts straight so this post does not deter anyone from going. I did not ask about the thefts, so I have no info about that.I am with ya 100%.....may I tag along with ya....and anybody else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Sorry almost every stunt rida I have met is a d-bag. keep it off the freeway assholes. I live near cleveland and there are tons of stunta wanna be's up here makes me sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobo_us Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Do you guy's know the dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I am with ya 100%.....may I tag along with ya....and anybody else ?You are more than welcome to go with us. I'm pretty sure I'm going up with one guy on a gixxer and another in a cage. We will be leaving Thursday, June 11 in the morning, heading back Sunday the 14th whenever we wake up.I'm not sure if I'm camping or getting a room yet, I'll leave it up to anyone that wants to roll together to get their own accommodations. I've been finding some decent prices on hotels, I may go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Do you guy's know the dates?Chuck, see my post below, you should try to go. We should try to get a few other Shadow guys and roll together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobo_us Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Sounds interesting dude! i wouldn't mind a little snifter or two on s bass island while i'm at it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 You are more than welcome to go with us. I'm pretty sure I'm going up with one guy on a gixxer and another in a cage. We will be leaving Thursday, June 11 in the morning, heading back Sunday the 14th whenever we wake up.I'm not sure if I'm camping or getting a room yet, I'll leave it up to anyone that wants to roll together to get their own accommodations. I've been finding some decent prices on hotels, I may go that route.Thanks a lot.....I will keep the dates in mind, even if we don't roll together and can always meet you guys up there. I will PM ya when we get close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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