Bad324 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I'm hoping for the raindate, my schedule is completely jam packed that first weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 As long as my wife's not working I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrrwb Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Put me down for a maybe sounds like a fun ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0rbertt Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 This seems like it could be fun , how long was the ride last year / how long does it seem like it will be this year ? / miles covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 don't have the route finalized yet.. last year was maybe around 70-80 miles.. took all day but we hit like 12 of the 17 bridges.. Plan on it being and all day thing.. and we usually do a quick stop midway in Jefferson for food/gas/pee break..Thinking about a slight change up to put on a few more miles but maybe cut it down to 9 or 10 bridges.. Plus it was suggested we try dinner at Covered Bridge Pizza in Andover. It's been a hectic few days so I haven't put a lot of time into planning the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 This seems like it could be fun , how long was the ride last year / how long does it seem like it will be this year ? / miles covered.what he said, but last year myself and another guy dipped out early due a rain threat as well as I had friends coming into town I needed to get back for...so if you can't stay all day it really isn't a big issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0rbertt Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 If I have off , I'd love to go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowroller Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I heard about the ride from a friend and it sounds like a great time. I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 ok so I've got a couple routes drafted up.. We can take last years route which will be an all day run 12-13 bridges... an alternative route will be more like 7 or 8 bridges but hitting Windsor and Riverdale bridges which are way away from the bulk of the bridges.. But this gives us a couple nice stretchs of open road riding instead of stopping every 4 or 5 miles.. That will set up nice for dinner in Andover too.What's are you guys feeling? few extra miles and couple less bridges or same route as last year and trying to see as many bridges as possible?BTW for those who didn't make it last year.. Ashtabula County has 17 total covered bridges.. the plan was to visit 14 of them.. we ended up with 12 or 13 visited.. To hit all 17 bridges would be pretty much a dawn to dusk trip requiring a little dirt/gravel road travel. My route avoids the non paved stuff as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) Do we want to meet at the Sheetz like last year or anyone opposed to meeting up at the bula harbor.. the lift bridge is sorta a nice photo op for getting everyone together. Now that the construction is over it's easy to get to from Rt 11. Don't matter to me either way just figured I'd throw in a little product placement for Ashtabula........tourism?? Also would we like to stop at State Rd bridge for "action" shots again? I know some people were interested and some weren't.. I thought it was kinda cool but we can skip it, especially if weather is a factor. Edited September 13, 2010 by armith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sheetz is easier to find, but point park is a better photo op...I'm down for either or. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) Ok date is nearing I've made some updates to the first post..Shooting for Oct. 2nd.. Unless there is an overwhelming response to make it Sunday we'll keep it as Saturday. I'll start monitoring the 10 day forecast when the time comes.I'm thinking Covered Bridge Pizza as a late lunch idea as it fits into the route a little bit better.. Plus I'm thinking less chance of a crowd at 2-3pm on a Saturday. Since we're leaving at 11am there's time to snack early.I still kinda want a photo op at the Lift Bridge so if the weather cooperates I'm thinking we make that the final stop.. That way we're all close to the highways for everyone to head home... If the weather doesn't cooperate we'll make Harpersfield / Mechanicsville bridge the last stop which is also near I90 for easy departure.Now I'll get a Plan B (poor weather less bridges) route together and I'll probably make a scouting run later this week. Edited September 20, 2010 by armith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 awesome, I'm fairly tempted to drink less at my buddies wedding Fri night so I can make this again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm in. It was a great time last year. Anyone riding out from the Westside of Cleveland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Damn, figures I'll miss this again this year. I'm leaving for Montreal on the 2nd for 10 days. Y'all have fun now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 10 Day forecast: Sunny High of 60.. 10% chance of rain..Sounds like perfect weather for an autumn ride! fingers crossed that forecast holds as we draw near.I will probably be scouting out the route tomorrow after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 excited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fireflies Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Aww...I'd love to but my daughter's birthday party is that day...anyone doing a ride on Oct. 11th??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 excited...me as well. I think I've figured out how to make this despite having a wedding the night before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I'm in provided it is dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebutt Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Oh I would love to join you...but it is 273 miles one way..Keep us posted if it is a sure thing..no know, maybe come up the night before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 me as well. I think I've figured out how to make this despite having a wedding the night beforeOK then where do you want to meet up for the ride out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 OK then where do you want to meet up for the ride out?if I do make it, I'm gonna be cutting it close to meeting by 10:45 so I was just gonna slab it out from my place which would be 271->480->90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 if I do make it, I'm gonna be cutting it close to meeting by 10:45 so I was just gonna slab it out from my place which would be 271->480->90No if, its not a coshoton ride you can do it hungover. Just give me a meet spot and im there sissy:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 No if, its not a coshoton ride you can do it hungover. Just give me a meet spot and im there sissy:DI have a reputation to uphold, its a wedding I'll look at the map when I'm not drunk and figure out a spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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