Schap Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) I found this map of Colorado's mountain passes that a MC club challenges members to ride. The "50 Pass" challenge is to ride (you guessed it) 50 passes. When complete, you get your wings (it's a Victoria MC club).Granted, Ohio doesn't have any mountain passes (at least that I know of). Do we even have "50 Roads" that Ohio riders should try to ride at some point? If we can identify 50 Roads, then maybe Ohio Riders could organize a similar challenge. Thoughts? (Maybe I'm dreaming, because Ohio's roads can never compare to Colorado's roads.)adamgh81 and others posted some interesting ones here: http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=29301...some of the roads mentioned in the above post include (EDIT: List updated as new roads/routes added to this thread...):OH Rt 78 between McConnelsville-Glouster (map)555?53656 from Ash Cave to 664? (Near Hocking Hills)278 from 56 to Nelsonville?St.Rt. 83 from 60 @ Beverly, Ohio to 78. Turn left to see Big Muskie Bucket.Rosewood to Sidney on St. Rt. 29. A speeders delight. Long sweepers but a short 10 mi.658rt. 39 from mansfield to millersburg isn't a bad runRt. 97 from lexington to loudonville is a good road374/56 around the Hocking area557/643541206715374676255149139 from beverly down to belpre335 from beaver to wheersburg139 from jackson to portsmouth772 from chillicothe to blain highwayblain highway from 23 to 50683 from 50 to 93550 from athens to marietta671 from 50 to 32741 s from greenfieldSE Ohio Rt. 26 out of Marietta555 outta zanesville,78 outta nelsonville and just about all the roads that run along the sciota river.38 outta marysville towards and past London.315 from Delaware to worthington147 from Bellaire to Barnesville9 from New Athens to Armstrong Mills250 from Bridgeport to Cadiz800 (OH-800 North from Woodsfield)556148245 from St Rt 29 through West Liberty to St Rt 33287 from St Rt 245 at Macochee Castles to St Rt 33147678/664267152418360 south of Killbuck821 from marietta to beverlyvigo rd from 50 to 35327 from wellston to 5073 from portsmouth to hillsboro788 from jackson to 93160 from gallpolis to hamden...More? If you know of any, post the road with start and end points. As I get time, I'll map them and add links to the maps (I don't have much time...). Edited March 31, 2010 by Schap 50 and counting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) this one is the one i have used before.http://www.motorcycleroads.us/states/oh.htmlhere is anotherhttp://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/MidWest/OH/OH_index.htmand then the harley trip planner is pretty handy too.http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/ridePlanner.jsp?locale=en_US Edited November 1, 2009 by kawi kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schap Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 this one is the one i have used before.http://www.motorcycleroads.us/states/oh.htmlhere is anotherhttp://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/MidWest/OH/OH_index.htmand then the harley trip planner is pretty handy too.http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/ridePlanner.jsp?locale=en_USHow about that? Good roads do exist! These links will help me plan for next season. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 not a prob dude. always willing to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 There are some really good roads here but idk if there are 50 of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 depends on what you wanna call good? i can name about atleast 5 to 10 around coshocton...........but what i like you might not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 me support nicy idea !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 depends on what you wanna call good? i can name about atleast 5 to 10 around coshocton...........but what i like you might not.If you like em, I like em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schap Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 There are some really good roads here but idk if there are 50 of them... Maybe we should try to get 20 first...50 might be a stretch.depends on what you wanna call good? i can name about atleast 5 to 10 around coshocton...........but what i like you might not.I may ask you for details about those roads.me support nicy idea !!!Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I could probably come up with 50 easy, but what defines a great road to me and what works for bikers in general are two different things.For starters, I don't restrict myself to state routes or asphalt. Also, some roads I've been on were awesome in terms of layout and banking but the surface isn't smooth. Likewise, some roads that are very fun aren't technical or challenging. Are either great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 St.Rt. 83 from 60 @ Beverly, Ohio to 78. Turn left to see Big Muskie Bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rosewood to Sidney on St. Rt. 29. A speeders delight. Long sweepers but a short 10 mi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 658 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Lots of lurkers eyeballing this thread....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 yeah....big woop! Wanna fight about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schap Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Lurkers rejoice. The list is growing!swingset brings up a good point: What defines a great road? In my opinion, I'm interested in identifying roads and routes that are at least 10 miles long and have a decent number of curves. I'm not necessarily interested in "scenic" roads, but I've noticed that the "technical" roads tend to also be rather scenic.To swingset's point, is the road/route fun? If yes, then I think it belongs on the list.Side note...I'm trying to figure out the best way to document these roads. I started a Google Map, but the maps on motorcycleroads.us are pretty good. So, my new plan is to film the roads in 2010 and link to the road on another site if it's already mapped. But that is just my plan as of today. It'll likely change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggywiggy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 rt. 39 from mansfield to millersburg isn't a bad run.Rt. 97 from lexington to loudonville is a good road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 yeah....big woop! Wanna fight about it?Sure! Call me a racist, We'll start there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 But that would be false good sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 St.Rt. 83 from 60 @ Beverly, Ohio to 78. Turn left to see Big Muskie Bucket.Those are some great roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm not so sure I would want my favorate road on some site for the cruiser guys to see to mess it up with their rolling road blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm not so sure I would want my favorate road on some site for the cruiser guys to see to mess it up with their rolling road blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm trying to get the thread locked by being prejudice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm not so sure I would want my favorate road on some site for the cruiser guys to see to mess it up with their rolling road blocks.Oh no you didnt!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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