Kent2406 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just spray paint "OR" on a white t-shirt and you'll be good to go. It'll make you faster in the turns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch82 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just spray paint "OR" on a white t-shirt and you'll be good to go. It'll make you faster in the turns!I had a feeling something was holding me back all this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I'm riding the Epic route Monday. Anyone want to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzledan Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Jack, I might tag along. What time are you thinking of leaving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I found the curve that I was concerned about & how to identify it on the ride. If you are in an uphill right curve with a cemetery in front of you the uphill blind left curve ahead should be approached with caution. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=OH-555+N&daddr=39.5196791,-81.9353619+to:OH-555+N&hl=en&sll=39.519275,-81.935641&sspn=0.001117,0.002411&geocode=FUQCWwIdpcUd-w%3BFb8FWwId_8Md-ylj08EbQRdIiDHjaV1Qzp8JaA%3BFRAGWwIdK8Ad-w&t=h&mra=ls&via=1&z=19https://maps.google.com/?ll=39.519219,-81.935171&spn=0.000002,0.002411&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=39.51904,-81.935135&panoid=hXAaEdQPAvR96ZLSU-5dOw&cbp=12,359.8,,0,16.29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Jack, I might tag along. What time are you thinking of leaving?I would like to be in Logan, at the posted meet up spot, by 11:00, anduse the time frame for the epic ride. I assume you will be going downRt 33 based on where you are. I could meet you somewhere on theway but it might put you off your route. It's just a straight shot downRt 664 from where I'm coming from.Beginning the loop at 11:30 is my plan. Hope to see you. Bring friends.Female friends are especially welcome. Shoot me a PM if you like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIJI-9-Brother Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hey dizzle if you want to meet in cbus and ride down ill join ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 At the pace folks are wrecking their bikes there are not going to be enough to people to make this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dying Shadow Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 At the pace folks are wrecking their bikes there are not going to be enough to people to make this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Can someone post the actual address of the meetup location? I'm going to be leaving Saturday morning from Dayton and have zero clue where I'm going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Can someone post the actual address of the meetup location? I'm going to be leaving Saturday morning from Dayton and have zero clue where I'm going.Hocking Mall Shopping CenterLatitude. 39.54528°, Longitude. -82.43083° Northwest Corner of the intersection atOH RT 664 & Chieftain Drive LOGAN, OHIODriving directions to Hocking Mall Shopping CenterDayton, OH 1. Head north on S Main St toward W 3rd St 0.8 mi 2. Turn right onto the Interstate 75 N/Ohio 4 ramp 115 ft 3. Keep right at the fork to continue toward OH-4 N 0.5 mi 4. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Keowee Street and merge onto OH-4 N 10.2 mi 5. Take the OH-4 N ramp to Columbus 0.7 mi 6. Merge onto I-70 E/OH-4 E 5.1 mi 7. Keep left to continue on I-70 E 54.0 mi 8. Keep right to stay on I-70 E 3.8 mi 9. Take exit 105A to merge onto US-33 E/Southeast Expy toward LancasterContinue to follow US-33 E 42.0 mi 10. Take the Ohio 664 exit toward Logan/Bremen 0.3 mi 11. Turn left onto OH-664 N/OH-664 Scenic NContinue to follow OH-664 N 0.9 mi 12. Turn left onto Chieftain Dr 0.1 mi 13. Take the 1st right onto Hocking Mall 331 ft 14. Turn left onto Hocking Mall St 66 ft Hocking Mall Shopping CenterLogan, OHhttps://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Dayton,+OH&daddr=Hocking+Mall+Shopping+Center,+Logan,+OH&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&oq=Hocking+Mall+Shopping+Center&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=56.243791,79.013672&vpsrc=0&t=h&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&z=9. Edited April 15, 2013 by JackFlash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 hocking mall shopping centerlatitude. 39.54528°, longitude. -82.43083° northwest corner of the intersection atoh rt 664 & chieftain drive logan, ohio.thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Yesterday, I rode the entire route for the Epic Ride. This was my second time riding the "555".It was reinforced in my mind that Rt 555 can teach you to slow it down, the easy way, or the hard way. I prefer the easy way.This road is not marked in the usual way. Other roads with a curve marked for 35 mph can be usually be enjoyed at 45 or 50 mph, but not this one. If it says 20 mph, approach it as if it really means 15 mph. The curves are sharp, very sharp, 90° in many places.Many curves will catch you off guard. You will find yourself topping a hill, with a good bit of speed, only to discover that in the very instant it comes intoview, a curve, demanding immediate response, will suddenly make you an offer you can't refuse.Don't be caught off guard. Tone down your speed and your ego on the 555. Nice cornering skills should be used with a much lower speed than what you like to ride through Hocking Hills. I came into a few curves a little hotter than I should have, and this is the experience I am speaking with now. I found myself reacting quickly to surprises that came uninvited. I want you to come away unscratched, also.As for gravel.....I saw it mostly at intersections with side roads. I never saw any that I thought would be a problem, unless you were riding right on the very edge and came upon it at an intersection. ~ JackFlash :biker:. Edited April 16, 2013 by JackFlash Edited because I'm never satisfied. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yesterday, I rode the entire route for the Epic Ride. This was my second time riding the "555".It was reinforced in my mind that Rt 555 can teach you to slow it down, the easy way, or the hard way. I prefer the easy way.This road is not marked in the usual way. Other roads with a curve marked for 35 mph can be usually be enjoyed at 45 or 50 mph, but not this one. If it says 20 mph, approach it as if it really means 15 mph. The curves are sharp, very sharp, 90° in many places.Many curves will catch you off guard. You will find yourself topping a hill, with a good bit of speed, only to discover that in the very instant it comes intoview, a curve, demanding immediate response, will suddenly make you an offer you can't refuse.Don't be caught off guard. Tone down your speed and your ego on the 555. Nice cornering skills should be used with a much lower speed than what you like to ride through Hocking Hills. I came into a few curves a little hotter than I should have, and this is the experience I am speaking with now. I found myself reacting quickly to surprises that came uninvited. I want you to come away unscratched, also.As for gravel.....I saw it mostly at intersections with side roads. I never saw any that I thought would be a problem, unless you were riding right on the very edge and came upon it at an intersection. ~ JackFlash :biker:.Thanks for the update. I will be riding with the taking it easy group as I am still getting used to my r6 and dont want to hurt my baby. Lots of mods are planned this year and looking forward to riding with everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thx for the update jack, just like last year good report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Great report, Jack.Lack of seat time so far this year, the frequent oopsies I'm seeing on the site and my lack of familiarity with that lower portion of 555 has me thinking I'm in for one of easy groups as well. Looking to have a good ride and meet some folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Excellent report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thx for the update jack, just like last year good reportGreat report, Jack.Lack of seat time so far this year, the frequent oopsies I'm seeing on the site and my lack of familiarity with that lower portion of 555 has me thinking I'm in for one of easy groups as well. Looking to have a good ride and meet some folks.Thank you, gentlemen. The route turns off of 555 at Chesterhill. Zanesville, down to Chesterhill on 555 is not in as good of condition as the lower part that we will be riding on. Uncle Punk was familiar enough with 555 to route us appropriately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Im in, meeting up at the pony with the Central Ohio crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirepair Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Unfortunately I will not be able to join in; I have a previous commitment.I would like to add that during this time of year, many farmers will be working their fields. On roads like 555, it's not uncommon to pop up over a blind crest and find a tractor putting along at 3.5mph! They also leave copious amounts of mud and crud on the road, all in an effort to keep things interesting!I don't know if the organizers (dis-organizers/herder of cats) utilize a sign-in sheet, but that's a good idea too. Have riders list their name/handle/bike/cell #/emergency contact name and #, make 2 copies, if possible (one for lead, one for sweep). There may be an iPhone/Android app that could make this easy, IDK.You may also want to make sure that you have some type of medical information on your person, just in case. Might I recommend "the ICE Device" or "RoadID"?Having led a group ride in which a rider crashed (broke his back!), in the middle of no-where, with no cell coverage, having something like a Spot tracker is also a good idea. I had to "push the button" to summon help to our location. At that time, I DID NOT have good contact information about the rider, so it was difficult to contact his wife. Heck, I didn't even know how to spell his last name, so that complicated matters ALOT!A few precautionary steps before the event can save alot of hassles, and maybe even someone's life!If group sizes get to be 10 or more, consider using the "Drop and Sweep" method. This is the ONLY way I will conduct a group ride now, having used it for several years. Considering the wide range of bikes and riders that will be participating in this event, it really should be considered. It's not complicated at all and MOST people pick up on how to do it very quickly. Feel free to PM me if you want more info.I hope no one thinks that I'm "dissin" this event, or it's organizers. I just want to pass on some knowledge (mostly learned the HARD way!) that I feel can make a difference!Here's hoping you all have a safe and enjoyable ride! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm going to bow out on this one I've still got the bike in the shop having things put on and painted and the 4th will probably be pick up day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Good point about the farmers and mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIJI-9-Brother Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 i love the idea of the drop and sweep method, thanks for that reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynx Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 anyone know the max speed limit for the ride? i have a friend who may tag along but it'll be on a honda rebel 250, no problem if the max speed is 55 but over that and it whines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Is it geared down or what? I can push my folks 125cc scooter close to that...downhill of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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