POSTPONED TO RAINDATE!!! unOFFICIAL FALL 2016 EPIC RIDE - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

[DerekClouser]

DUE TO WEATHER, WE ARE POSTPONING TO THE RAIN DATE OF SUNDAY SEPT 11.

 WEATHER LOOKS FANTASTIC AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!! MY APOLOGIES TO ANYONE WHO MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY BUT CAN'T MAKE SUNDAY.  . 

 

Originally, the plan was to go with 1 Epic ride a year.  Then there was talks of doing a less formal ride in the fall, but we couldn't call it an "EPIC RIDE" if it wasn't truly Epic.  So by popular demand we will be having a Fall event!!

Please select the group you wish to ride with and also select if you wish to sweep/lead that group if you are able to do so.   Votes are public if you wish to see who else is in your group. 

 

Date: SUNDAY - SEPT 11, 2016

All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same!

Meet Place:  BACK TO THE HILLS OF HOCKING

Meet Place: Hocking Mall Shopping Center ---Hocking Mall St, Logan, OH 43138

Logan shopping mall lot on 664 latitude. 39.54528°, longitude. -82.43083°

Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 for brief speech and group photo and kick stands up to ride by 11:30

Route:  http://goo.gl/maps/ZnwBZ

Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one.

Instead of T-shirts for this event, I might be doing keytags for this event.  I'll include a link if that ends up happening.

Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders:

Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen.

Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well. Food will be provided at the end of the ride. 

Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) rider. These two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them: These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group.

The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumbs up.  At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line. Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts.

Passing slow moving vehicles may be needed for the faster group; when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for themselves.  Don't wait for the group to pass as a whole.  At times, riders might have to cross a double yellow to pass.

Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event.

Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders. If a rider has to leave a group early, please make sure they tell someone in the group.  Do not pass other riders within a group, except at stops or if the rider in front waves you passed. Try and avoid 'pushing' a rider in front of you (this means to give the people in front of you space so they don't feel pressured to go faster than they are comfortable).  If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass.

Start the ride with a full tank of gas.

 

Video from Previous Years: 

 

 

The Groups

Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you.

Fast:

Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve.

The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides

Medium-Fast:

65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve.

This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads

Medium:

65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve.

This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads

Slow:

60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve.

This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride. Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here.

If you could please announce if you plan to attend so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for.  

RSVP LIST

DerekClouser

 

Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride.

By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following;

You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding.

Edited September 9, 2016 by DerekClouser

[snot]

If Hellmutt and I go:

We will be medium and if he leads I will sweep

[whaler]

In

[what]

I'll be there or I'll be square. (Job permitting - might be stuck working with half-naked women in lingerie)

[Tonik]

I don't see my group type up there as a choice.  Most disappointing.

[DerekClouser]

Just now, Tonik said:

I don't see my group type up there as a choice.  Most disappointing.

FIFY . Choice 8.  Wasn't sure if you were going to make it so I didn't want to make it an initial choice.

[Tonik]

3 minutes ago, DerekClouser said:

FIFY . Choice 8.  Wasn't sure if you were going to make it so I didn't want to make it an initial choice.

Thanks man!!  Yea, I am in.

[Heagachongoose]

Tentative yes for med-fast. Sweep if needed.

[B-Mac]

Bummer,                      http://www.wailinwayneweekend.com/#

 The Wailin Wayne Weekend event conflicts. I may try to do both.

 

 

[Kruse08]

I dislike my work schedule, again I work.  So I will try to figure out how to get someone to swap days with me.

[JustinNck1]

I should be there, Medium group.

[Scorpion-Ninja]

Very possible IN/MAYBE*

Medium Group. with a maybe bump to Medium-Fast!

Most likely will be riding solo (not 2up).

I will ride sweeper if needed, just give the route on paper so I can TAPE it to my gas tank!

 

If I attend, I would be very interested in obtaining/buying 2-3 "Ohio Riders" stickers and T-shirt!

[Scorpion-Ninja]

Oh one thing I wanna add . . .

 

PLEASE NO WHEELIES!!!

Keep that to a ZERO!!!

(if your reading this) You 2 guys in May, kept doing it and it was annoying, putting other riders in danger (if you wipe you wanna get RAN over?), creating separation between the group, etc. Just dont do it during these big Group rides.  Do that shit when your riding by YOURSELF!

[Helmutt]

Wife and I are in for this, glad to be back in Logan....which inevitably ends with dinner at Millstone!

[Scorpion-Ninja]

7 minutes ago, Hellmutt said:

Wife and I are in for this, glad to be back in Logan....which inevitably ends with dinner at Millstone!

IF I go, I will be looking to get something to eat b4 the long trip home! I'll be down to join ya guys!

[Helmutt]

2 minutes ago, Scorpion-Ninja said:

IF I go, I will be looking to get something to eat b4 the long trip home! I'll be down to join ya guys!

Deal!  Millstone BBQ usually never disappoints, damned tasty stuff.

[NinjaDoc]

Hopefully it's my off weekend, will know for sure by end of this month. I have a clean t shirt design ready  lemme do the finish touches.  

[NinjaDoc]

21 minutes ago, Scorpion-Ninja said:

IF I go, I will be looking to get something to eat b4 the long trip home! I'll be down to join ya guys!

Dave, if time is not restrictive I will also join you for the dinner and in fact I am buying you dinner for making this big ride again and again. 

[zx3vfr]

I'm down for med fast. I'll put in a request for ETB tomorrow. 

[Casper]

In for the hate. 

[2talltim]

It's a Saturday again and all I can say is I'll try again but it never happens. I'm ways working Saturdays

[DerekClouser]

2 hours ago, 2talltim said:

It's a Saturday again and all I can say is I'll try again but it never happend. I'm ways working Saturdays

Unfortunately, unless it's the rain date, it's going to be Saturdays... Sunday leaves us no option for a rain date and would end with just cancelling due to adverse conditions. Plus it gives guys travel time/rest time after the ride to decompress.  

Should use one of those many vacation days you've accumulated. 

[2talltim]

Unfortunately, unless it's the rain date, it's going to be Saturdays... Sunday leaves us no option for a rain date and would end with just cancelling due to adverse conditions. Plus it gives guys travel time/rest time after the ride to decompress.  

Should use one of those many vacation days you've accumulated. 

Unfortunately after this month I am out of said vacation days.
I totally understand the sceduling, my employer just sucks.

[2talltim]

Quoted for blackmail opportunities, later. 

My employer knows they suck. That's nothing new and I tell them that on a daily basis.

And it's a fact that I'll be out of vacation till the first of the year.

And I know my spelling and grammar suck.

[2talltim]

Ain't nuttin but a thang.