Lost1888 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Who the hell is Likewid?Fixed:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Like Weed ???? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Here are some teaser pics ( Thank you Kelli) of Squires Castle and Chagrin River road: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) My favorite section of Chagrin River south of Chagrin blvd. to the park.Holden ArboretumTinkers CreekNear Paine Falls.A little more to tease everyone. Edited October 5, 2009 by Lost1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Awesome pics Lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I like traveling north on Chagrin River Road to catch that nice right hand sweeper just before the bridge into "downtown" Hunting Valley. I almost wish we could run an "Isle Of Mann" type race down river road.It is not too heavily police patrolled, but I don't want to ride like "that guy" and give sportbikers a bad name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 And the Bedford Metro park between Egbert rd and Dunham road is a nice road too. The section of the metro park that is between the 2 golf courses.Also in Bedford is Viaduct Park, nice water fall and stone arches, off of Taylor road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I've been known to be that guy The spot I low sided 2 years ago that screwed my shoulder up is on Chagrin river just north of Wilson Mills. Here's a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGYmCZJ0hiI Chevellefan made of the section. I was headed south he is headed north. It's a fun road for sure but this ride will be a just a sight seeing type of ride. The other road I have worked into the route is Rapids rd. I've been known to be that guy there also. There is also some nice technical stuff in and around Paine Falls but I'm not planning on any spirited riding on this ride. Idk anyone's skill level and don't want to piss anyone off. If you live in the area and never explored any of these areas you will see some stuff you might like to come back to. They keep me entertained during the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I like traveling north on Chagrin River Road to catch that nice right hand sweeper just before the bridge into "downtown" Hunting Valley. I almost wish we could run an "Isle Of Mann" type race down river road.It is not too heavily police patrolled, but I don't want to ride like "that guy" and give sportbikers a bad name.Right hands sweeper going north before Hunting Valley? All I can think of are lefts after Cedar rd. The one left that is at the bottom of the cemetery is kind of tight and often has gravel from the trucks pulling horse trailers. The longer left sweeper before the tight left I just mentioned is nice. Some landscapers have been working on the private dr. right there where the road has a pull off and starts going right to the harder left, but they have been tracking some gravel and mud in the road and making it kind of treacherous. The other big hazard on River rd. is the bicyclists. Cops usually aren't to bad but there have been many times they follow me but never been pulled over. I really like that section of the Pkwy over in Bedford also but it can be pretty dirty with gravel and Park cops driving Chargers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaln8tv Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Awesome pics Lost. +1. really nice. wish there were some falls in mid ohio region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Seems like i am wrong on the location of the northbound right hander. If we start the ride at Ohio Motorcycle, we can stop at Viaduct park in bedford, then catch the metropark to Bridalvail falls. Only concern at Bridalvial is the gravel parking and the slight hike to actually see the falls. So maybe we can skip that one depending on the number of people? Then finish the metro park at Dunham, a quick juant down Tinker Creek Road, to canal and turn left. (away from Quaker steak and lube) There is that sweet part of Canal ( just after Pleasant Valley road bridge) where the speed limit changes from 35 to 50. That should point us towards the correct direction to stop at Brandywine falls. From there, I am not sure how to link back to the other stops or Chagrin River road. We can plan the rest in a private message? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I kind of figured we would start at the Ledges so anyone like Timothus coming from the east would ride out 422 kind of central location for everyone. Then we would follow the route I mapped out and possibly eat in Chagrin. There's Dave's Famous Subs, Joey's pizzeria, Yours Truly. It all depends on what everyone wants to do. The ledges is probably about 50-60 miles from me and if I go to Bedford I will ride River rd and the parks to get there. I guess I could scope it out along the way.Idk where do you guys want to start?I vote Ledges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am open, but seems to make sense to start the farthest away and work our way back. Just a reminder about factoring in gas stops due to the average of about 100 mile range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 We should be fine. There are plenty of gas stations not to far from any given rd. Especially since the whole route might only be 100 miles. I will just ask who ever needs fuel along the way to speak up within 20 of running out. I would also suggest anyone who is going to need fuel to stop in Welshfield/ Parkman (I know there's a station in one of those towns along 422 but I rarely run 422 so I can't remember which one.) to fill up before coming to the Ledges. I will be stopping there myself.The other thing about ending in Bedford is all the freeway access for people to get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 So, factoring in everybodys travel time, when would be a good meeting time, and then a leaving to start time? I figure it would take maybe 45 minutes for me to get 422 to nelson. I will look on the map to see exactly where the meeting spot will be. I think this time i'll take to Katana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohiofan Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 If I get my tires or get my rear fixed I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I checked with the wife, I don't have plans on Saturday so I'm in for sure. Personal preference would be to starting farther and ending close to Bedford area or Brandywine.So who's renting me a sport bike? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Likwid,maybe you can switch with Brian?...just kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Likwid,maybe you can switch with Brian?...just kiddingSwitch dates or bikes? If I wasn't IN the wedding next weekend I would have certainly considered skipping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) We could run the route backwards if you all want. I really don't care. I don't see how it makes any difference where we start or stop. No matter what we're going to get there one way or the other. I'm not really going to be using a map since I am familiar with all the roads minus some of the Bedford stuff.Here's a revised route I just made up.http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Nelson+Ledge+Rd&daddr=Rapids+Rd+to:Burton+Windsor+Rd+to:Concord+Hambden+Rd%2FOH-608+to:Girdled+Rd+to:Paine+Rd+to:Williams+Rd+to:Sperry+Rd+to:Sperry+Rd+to:Eagle+Mills+Rd+to:Eagle+Mills+Rd+to:grin:odd+Rd+to:OH-174%2FRiver+Rd+to:41.458824,-81.406893+to:N+Main+St+to:Chagrin+Blvd+to:Sulphur+Springs+Dr+to:Hawthorn+Pkwy+to:Cleveland+Metro+Pkwy+to:Gorge+Pkwy+to:Tinkers+Creek+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:Riverview+Rd+to:Boston+Mills+Rd+W+to:Brandywine+Rd&geocode=FWGfdgIdmHEr-w%3BFWD7dwIdsHUp-w%3BFf4SeQIdun8q-w%3BFc6kewId3xEp-w%3BFQTPewIdtJ0p-w%3BFdSLfAIdc9kp-w%3BFUjZewIdjuAo-w%3BFW3VegIdaXYn-w%3BFQi8egIdRlYn-w%3BFfTUegId3i0m-w%3BFWHRegIdDg0m-w%3BFaCwegIdpgEm-w%3BFYh9egIdpK4l-w%3BFYiceAIdU9Ql-w%3BFToxeAIdaw4m-w%3BFcE2eAId5esl-w%3BFUMMeAIdwJ4l-w%3BFbx3dwIdobMk-w%3BFYFXdwIdz7Ej-w%3BFcFSdwIdfDwj-w%3BFVlEdwIdRvwi-w%3BFdHCdgId1d4i-w%3BFThUdgIdTA4j-w%3BFdCedQIdMn0j-w%3BFcjTdQIdjtUj-w&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10,11,15,17,18,20,21,22&dirflg=h&sll=41.277097,-81.575203&sspn=0.036961,0.063944&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=41.474631,-81.261749&spn=0.589576,1.023102&z=10 Edited October 6, 2009 by Lost1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Switch dates or bikes? If I wasn't IN the wedding next weekend I would have certainly considered skipping it.I feel your pain on that. My best friend was supposed to get married this Saturday and well the bitch bailed so we are throwing a party to release him back in the world. Why is this an issue? Because we are starting at noon and I have some broads coming up from Cinci who would be pissed if I ditched them all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Im in. Hope I can remember my camera this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I would think best meeting time would be 9 am. Where now that's all up to you guys..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 If I get my tires or get my rear fixed I am in.You have 4 whole days. Shouldn't be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Personal preference would be to starting farther and ending close to Bedford.+1 Nelsons sound good 9am would be a push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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