neohiofan Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Barring a work call I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I am still in for the ride, I asked 3 other riders if they have the time for a ride on Saturday. So it might end up being me plus 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 i am in. yall can meet at my house. 5 mins from starting point. Lemme know PM me if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 1 week away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I would have been up for it if you were planning for a Sunday. Work on Sat. Bummer!!! Wanting to do a ride like that with the GF. Sure that it will be beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I would have been up for it if you were planning for a Sunday. Work on Sat. Bummer!!! Wanting to do a ride like that with the GF. Sure that it will be beautiful!!!Take the day off! Commmmmeee onnnnnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Man this is shaping up to be a great ride, weather permitting. The forecast shows small chance of showers but everything changes on an hour by hour basis lol.We may have enough people to be "that huge group of bikes" heading down the street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Far away for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Yea I am hoping the weather holds out for this, sounds like a good time though I may have to bail on the ride at some point mid afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timotheus Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 hey armith......as far as i know im in.....i dont know why i thought i couldnt make it (old age ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timotheus Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 also.....it was nice meeting you at dennys beer barrel pub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Far away for me.yes sir its 4 hours just to get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 1. I've pulled Middle Rd Bridge and Caine Rd. Bridge from the list.. simply put, dirt roads probably not suited for a group ride.2. Olin Rd bridge is closed to traffic for repairs.. They claim it will be reopened for the festival so there is the possibility it will be open by saturday even. Its small dirt road to get to it.. It's a cool little bridge and we'd probably be able to walk out on it.. There's a place to turn around.. So if you don't mind a little dirt and bumps for a few hundred yards we can check it out.. Otherwise we can skip it and go on..3.Benetka was a mile or so of dirt road riding.. Decent pack, not too loose.. IMO a very picturesque bridge over creek scene.. The kind you see in paintings and stuff. Should be even better in autumn color. Once I crossed the bridge it was paved.. So my goal is to figure out how to come in from the paved side so the only dirt to worry about is after you cross over the bridge.. There is a small turnaround area. Does this sound ok?4. Added Graham Rd to the route since it's just up from Caine Rd.. It's not an active bridge but it's old rustic and could provide a nice photo op since there is a parking spot next to the bridge. Oh and it's paved..So Olin Bridge Yes or No?? Benetka Bridge little dirt ok? Yes or No??Gotta work out the last of the route details and then I'll post up the info.. Still looks like were on for 11 bridges. Now the new challenge is planning out the logistics of moving a group of this size.Is there anyone here that is not experienced in riding in a group?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'll need a refresher course on how to control a sportbike @ < 10mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'll need a refresher course on how to control a sportbike @ < 10mph.good thing your taking your "beater" then..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 1. I've pulled Middle Rd Bridge and Caine Rd. Bridge from the list.. simply put, dirt roads probably not suited for a group ride.2. Olin Rd bridge is closed to traffic for repairs.. They claim it will be reopened for the festival so there is the possibility it will be open by saturday even. Its small dirt road to get to it.. It's a cool little bridge and we'd probably be able to walk out on it.. There's a place to turn around.. So if you don't mind a little dirt and bumps for a few hundred yards we can check it out.. Otherwise we can skip it and go on..3.Benetka was a mile or so of dirt road riding.. Decent pack, not too loose.. IMO a very picturesque bridge over creek scene.. The kind you see in paintings and stuff. Should be even better in autumn color. Once I crossed the bridge it was paved.. So my goal is to figure out how to come in from the paved side so the only dirt to worry about is after you cross over the bridge.. There is a small turnaround area. Does this sound ok?4. Added Graham Rd to the route since it's just up from Caine Rd.. It's not an active bridge but it's old rustic and could provide a nice photo op since there is a parking spot next to the bridge. Oh and it's paved..So Olin Bridge Yes or No?? Benetka Bridge little dirt ok? Yes or No??Gotta work out the last of the route details and then I'll post up the info.. Still looks like were on for 11 bridges. Now the new challenge is planning out the logistics of moving a group of this size.Is there anyone here that is not experienced in riding in a group??I'd say yes and yes to the 2 bridges, dirt's no biggie.I think almost all of us have ridden in group rides before, but riding with the ladies on the back makes us all beginners again JRM I can give you a hand, riding <10 on a sportbike is a lot like riding >75 on a cruiser :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'd say yes and yes to the 2 bridges, dirt's no biggieI agree. I am more than likely the rookie of the group so I figure if I can handle these the way he described then I would think most everyone should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm not too worried either.. I'll admit this is my first group ride to lead. But since it'll be an easy pace I think we'll be ok.. We'll have a riders meeting before we head out.. There's a few things I'll cover before we head out.. Quick refresher on hand signals as well as some planning for safely moving the group from point to point, turning around..Any volunteers for riding sweeper.. Looking for someone who I collaborate a couple traffic control points.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 wish the starting was closer just over 3 hours from my house in westerville just to get to start point! I'm thinking about it so I'll let you know closer to date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Does anyone have a dSLR camera they are planning to bring for this? I'm actually debating a new camera, this is going to be a great photo op... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I know it probably won't help any.. I'm leaving from Youngstown by around 8:30am so anyone who wants to meet up off I-80 let me know.. We can slab on up Rt 11 to the starting point from there.. It's almost an hour trip exactly from there..Leaving from Westerville you'll probably be quicker to go up I71 to I90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ok cool thanks I would love to do this ride just have to make sure I'm not too tired from work....24 hour shifts can get to ya by the end of the week and that day looks like I'd be riding about 12-14 hours give or take! If I don't get too I'll be looking forward to all the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ok cool thanks I would love to do this ride just have to make sure I'm not too tired from work....24 hour shifts can get to ya by the end of the week and that day looks like I'd be riding about 12-14 hours give or take! If I don't get too I'll be looking forward to all the pictures!I'd offer to let you crash up here for a night but we don't have a spare bed... just the couches.. we do have 3 full size couches and 2 love seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 She'll get mauled by your cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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