armith Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) I'm open to suggestions but I'd like to keep the general format of the ride the same as last year.. it went way more smoothly than I had ever imagined.So here is the start.. I will update details over the next few weeks.. comments/suggestions welcome.. PM me your availability.DETAILS:Who: Anyone.. all types of bikes (very 2up friendly!!!)What: Tour of Ashtabula County Covered BridgesWhere: Astabula CountyWhen: Saturday, Oct. 15thWhy: See historical landmarks and a little autumn colorTime: Kickstands up at 10:30am end maybe ~ 5pm What this is: relaxed pace, meet and greet with plenty of stops for pictures and such.What this isn't: a Race or good area for killing chicken strips. These just aren't those kind of roads. Rural, scenic, straight.Meeting spot: Sheetz @ 10:00am. 2411 North Ridge Road East Ashtabula OH 44004Coming from I-90 take the Ashtabula Rt 11 exit (exit 228) North.Proceed up Rt 11 for about 3.5 miles to the Ashtabula US20 exit.. Turn left onto US20 Sheets will be on your rightRoute:TBDfigure the tour route to be around 100 or so miles..Also taking suggestions to open it up to other sites of interest instead of just being a bridge to bridge tour. Oct 1st is the week before the festival, there is no way in hell i'd do it during the festival.. Mid october is about as late as you can do it.. Leaves are in full color by then, beyond that the weather tends to be too harsh for a comfortable ride for most. Let me know what you think.Always thought this would make a cool charity event type of ride. (dice run, poker run, etc.) Edited October 7, 2011 by armith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm a definite maybe. Sounds like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 If my schedule and weather works out, I'll try to make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 "When: Saturday, Oct. 16th, Alternatively Saturday, Oct. 1st" Saturday is the 15th, unless you meant Sunday the 16th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm in as long as the weather is dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 My wife and I just did this ride in August, great time and great pictures. A word of advice: they have free maps that list two different routes. I would suggest reviewing them as some of the roads are dirt/gravel. No fun when wet and two up, coupled with possible wet leaves.Enjoy, hit a a couple of the wineries Ferrante is a good one the food is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Wine and bikes don't mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm a maybe... and hopefully my wife won't need stitches that day and I can finish the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Will mark it on the calendar, but weather will play a pivotal role in our decision. Oct can be a damp cold time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Im fine with cold but no rain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Cold and rain just makes it miserable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I dont mind cold either but wet sux..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Wine and bikes don't mixThanks for the moral input, care to lecture on riding attire too? Read the entire sentence, do food and riding mix?Don't like it, don't do it, or consort with those that do. Like riding in the rain, cold, clouds, don't stop at a bar they'll force you to drink a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Everyone here has an opinion and will share it no matter if you want it or not.Back on the ride, I probably won't make it again, was a blast 2 years ago or whenever Bad dropped his bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Im fine with cold but no rain..Its all relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Its all relative.In Roundtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 i might attend, the stops will be within every 1-2 hour period? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Probably several stops per hour depending where he is going some of the bridges are pretty close together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just a suggestion. Do like half bridges and half parks? Maybe start in the Bula and end in CVNP. imo it would make a little better of a ride and might entice some other folks to come out if there was a broader area to meet up and see.and no don't ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for the moral input, care to lecture on riding attire too? Read the entire sentence, do food and riding mix?Don't like it, don't do it, or consort with those that do. Like riding in the rain, cold, clouds, don't stop at a bar they'll force you to drink a beer.Way to join in the group.opinions are like assholes, right, everyone's got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Wine and bikes don't mixYes they do.......I can carry about a case on mine. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) !Edit! Forget the map. It's no good. I'll have to make one from my PC and maybe it will work. I don't have this whole laptop thing down all that well.Just a idea..http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&ll=41.5497,-81.180725&spn=1.013337,2.705383&t=h&z=9&vpsrc=0&msid=207835182952851637744.0004ac608e63c3a5781f7I don't know where all the covered bridges are but here is an idea. Only about 100 miles (basically a warm up). Tons of stuff could be added like Squires Castle, other bridges (Windsor for sure, then it would make the most sense to skip Paine Falls and maybe add Nelson Ledges instead.) and Maybe run into Middletucky and stop by Shade Tree, Just for Fun or eat at Mary Yoders.Either way this basic route is something I do regularly, except the Bula part. The roads are as good as it gets for the area. Especially going across the whole region, for the most part.Or not. Edited September 7, 2011 by Lost1888 Stupid Map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 it was a blast 2 years ago or whenever Bad dropped his bikeThat was the first time I met Bad, when we were lining up the bikes for the first picture, "Hi my name is......bike drops"LOST, you know you really want to lead..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 A word of advice: they have free maps that list two different routes. I would suggest reviewing them as some of the roads are dirt/gravel. No fun when wet and two up, coupled with possible wet leaves.No worries.. I plot the route and we skip the dirt roads or best weather scenario minimize the dirt and gravel..you can get to all but maybe 2 or 3 bridges without leaving pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 The original rides were limited to ashtabula county bridges as they have the most bridges of any county.. The longest spanning and 4th longest spanning, and now also the shortest spanning bridges in the country. Was just a way to get Ashtabula County some notice.. Was something different as no one seems to ride the true NE tip of ohio.If there is interest I'm not opposed to changing things up some. Finding other attractions, wineries, etc.If we want to change it up to a Fall Foliage tour thru CVNP could be cool, could even be a whole different ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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