Hailwood Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) With the weather looking so good, I'm planning on taking Friday off to get in a relatively long ride.My plan is to head down 83 to Marietta and then up 26 to 800 and then back to Akron. I'd like to start relatively early (~9 AM from Akron) and would be more than willing to meet up with folks in Millersburg @ ~10 if there's some interest. We can finish up at the DQ in Bolivar.The distance is about 350 miles round-trip from Akron. I think the last time I did this ride it took 7~8 hours with a stop for lunch and was a ton of fun.I'm planning on taking the FZ1 for this, so my pace won't be crazy. Figure ~70ish on the straights and whatever I feel brave enough to try in the corners.If anyone's interested, let me know and I'll post up a more detailed ride plan.10AM at the Speedway on 83 in Millersburg.From there I'm planning on following this route that will put us back at the DQ in Bolivar:Link to MapAlso, I am planning a lunch stop, probably at Subway, in Marietta. Other than that, planning on keeping the stopping to a minimum. Edited July 1, 2010 by Hailwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Wish I didn't have to work or I'd be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRTHNR Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 i might be into this if you're alright with it. you don't think the friday before a holiday traffic will be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Holiday = speeding tix galore. Ask me how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRTHNR Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Holiday = speeding tix galore. Ask me how I know. good point! how soon i forget. on second thought, my CDL and my wallet can't afford that this week. i've got the next couple of weeks off though if you decide to go out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'm not concerned about traffic on these roads, nor am I particularly concerned about speeding tickets, primarily because I've ridden them before on holiday weekends (Memorial, Labor Day, etc), but also because I'm not planning on an OMGWTFBBQ pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 hmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 an OMGWTFBBQ pace. I know what the letters stand for, but I don't know the history behind it. It's still very funny to have seen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hmmm. Depending on how work goes today, I may be able to get off on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 hmmmmm...I'm thinking the same thing, just wonder if I can get the day off or not. I'm intrigued by this especially now since I have the vfr so comfort is not much of an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thinking about this too will know about 4:00 PM if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 i'm not seeing me getting the day off. grrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Meeting place & time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 10AM at the Speedway on 83 in Millersburg.From there I'm planning on following this route that will put us back at the DQ in Bolivar:Link to MapAlso, I am planning a lunch stop, probably at Subway, in Marietta. Other than that, planning on keeping the stopping to a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRTHNR Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) yay, it looks like i can make this!tpoppa-you wanna meet up in parma and head down together? Edited July 1, 2010 by NRTHNR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopulse95 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 why can't you be going saturday, I wanted to plan a ride down to the southeastern part, hitting routes 556 536 and 255 .....I have an 05 speed triple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRTHNR Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 why can't you be going saturday, I wanted to plan a ride down to the southeastern part, hitting routes 556 536 and 255 .....I have an 05 speed triple i'd say this rates a "sick day"CALL OFF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Weather's looking fantastic for tomorrow, and I just finished getting the new tires on the FZ1. So as long as all goes well on my shakedown ride I'll be good to go!One last time: Millersburg Speedway on OH-83, 10:00 AM. 10:15 we hit the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 yup I definitely can't make it...stuck working at least a half day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 yup I definitely can't make it...stuck working at least a half dayJust be 'sick'. One of us can sound all doctor-y to get you off the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Usually I come up with something good so I don't have to play the sick card but we have a bid due tomorrow by 4pm and with the boss out of town I have no choice but to be in the office until we get it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopulse95 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Need a fucking tissue? only if your gonna help clean up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwizzY Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Can't make it, wish I could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRTHNR Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Thinking about this too will know about 4:00 PM if I can.Are you going to make it on this one? If so I'll link up with you on the way to Millersburg Weather's looking fantastic for tomorrow, and I just finished getting the new tires on the FZ1. So as long as all goes well on my shakedown ride I'll be good to go!One last time: Millersburg Speedway on OH-83, 10:00 AM. 10:15 we hit the road.Sounds good. I'll see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 I just got in from posing up at bike night. Yes, I will be there by 10:00 Its 58 miles from 82 & 83 and it usually takes about 1:10 to get to the Speedway in Millersburg from there. I am planning to leave at 8:30, this will give time to fill up, use the restroom with some time left over for whatever can and will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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