Adventure in Ohio?

[GailCallsMeKarl]

Originally Posted by SCQTT

I am.......no, really.

He is. Really.

[GailCallsMeKarl]

Just in case you were wondering.....I'm finally making progress again on this.

Headlight, brake switch got here today. Just waiting on the stator and weighted fly wheel to begin the icky electrical part. Koubalink lowering link was installed a couple weeks ago and lowered the thing to an acceptable RFS chic level.

[Mikef5000]

Hey Tdub. Forget about the past 1000's of pages. What's done is done. You'll want to check in here often from here on though, and you'll find plenty of folks wanting to ride at different days/times/places.

The closest known 'trails' are at Perry APV area, outside of Somerset. More often for us (on dual-sports); playing on old and forgotten roads (which can be degraded to the point where they are harder/funner than true trails). To find these hidden gems, you'll want to start coming on group rides. There are two common starting points; Laurelville down southeast, and Danville to the northeast.

I'm riding this Thursday if you're interested. Probably leaving mid-morning (10am?) and returning around 6pm, but that's all flexible.

I know the tw200 bike, but I'm not to sure of it's capabilities, can it cruise at 60-65 mph on country roads?

[blackdiamondmike]

Originally Posted by dragoon

Harley Tim used to be a guide on the Gauley for those of you who know him. Speaking of Harley Tim he is getting ready to through hike the Appalachian Trail in a couple weeks.

Through hiking the trail is on my bucket list. He must either be a fast hiker or not mind the snow. I thought most people started much earlier in the year to finish before late fall when it gets snowy in the mountains. Wish him luck and safety! -Mike

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by swingset

My riding plans for Memorial Day weekend: None. Not riding. At all. Anywhere.



Srsly, after last weekend my travel itch is scratched and last year my memorial day ride was mostly stuck behind oblivious dickholes who are quite happy to amble about at 8mph under the limit in long lines of retardation while I fume in my helmet.

I hate Memorial Day on the roads.

I'm gonna go kayaking with the pooch and do an overnighter. Much more relaxing.

You just gotta learn how to "turn it off" speedzilla.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by Mikef5000

Im thinking about getting married in
Niagara Falls Sunday, stay the night. Riding to Frankenmuth Michigan Monday (over Lake Erie and north of Detroit), hotelling it here too. Then riding home Tuesday. They would be easy days at around 300 miles, but they'd give us destinations to spend some time.

Congrats buddy!

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by Alacrity

blah blah blah

I am terrible at looking up to see my PM's, and for some reason if I check ADV on my phone I dont get a popup saying I have a new PM. Sorry and thanks for the invite. Long story short I am a day late but hope you found a place to bury the dead hooker.

[Mikef5000]

Originally Posted by Whitey1

[getting married] Congrats buddy!

AdvRider was my only escape from this junk... and now even this place is spoiled!

Marriage; Pff who needs it. Who's With Me???

[indypup]

Originally Posted by Mikef5000

AdvRider was my only escape from this junk... and now even this place is spoiled!

Marriage; Pff who needs it. Who's With Me???

BTDT Not planning on making that mistake again anytime soon. ;)

[Alacrity]

Originally Posted by Whitey1

I am terrible at looking up to see my PM's, and for some reason if I check ADV on my phone I dont get a popup saying I have a new PM. Sorry and thanks for the invite. Long story short I am a day late but hope you found a place to bury the dead hooker.

All good man, can always use an extra shovel tho

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by Mikef5000

AdvRider was my only escape from this junk... and now even this place is spoiled!

Marriage; Pff who needs it. Who's With Me???

Marriage is okay as long as you're the king of the castle like me and Whitey are.

[Alacrity]

Originally Posted by Mikef5000

AdvRider was my only escape from this junk... and now even this place is spoiled!

Marriage; Pff who needs it. Who's With Me???

Traded up and got a riding partner .... But ain't williing to revisit anything formal. C

[GailCallsMeKarl]

Originally Posted by Alacrity

Traded up and got a riding partner .... But ain't williing to revisit anything formal. C

+1

Did the formal gig once. Not again. Unless there are children, no point in it except entrapment. I'll just do the riding/camping partner, thank you. Just a silly social and legal convention. I'm not one to follow conventional wisdom anymore.

but hell, congrats! LOL! You've been together that long, I'm sure it will be fine.


Really.

[ohioroadrat]

Did I see someone had a dead hooker for sale? How much?

[MeefZah]

Mutha Fucking Night Riiiide.... update


Zach and I spec'd out the route today.

63 miles as GPS indicates (74 as my odo indicates, so take your pick). It took us 2 hours but we were stopping a lot to take notes. I'd reckon 3.5 - 4 hours would be a good time estimate in the dark and with a group of 5 or so riders.

22 miles of that is paved, which is more than I would have guessed, although it is all short connector stretches. The longest bit is 4.9 miles which will either be the first thing we ride or the last. The shortest bit is a few hundred yards. The balance is dirt, gravel or abandoned dirt roads.

The route will be a loop from Danville, back to the starting point. Gas will only be available at the start and end due to time of day. The Lyons Den BP is a pretty well stocked convenience store so there will be food and beverages available, too.

We deleted all off road portions except one 1 mile bit through farmers' fields (with permission), and one un-unimproved portion of the unimproved portion of the Mohican Valley Trail as I think the rest might be too technical in the dark. As it is, I think Stone Quarry and similar will be a real challenge in the dark, and a lot of the gravel roads have unmarked corners and such which will be interesting at midnight.

There are two minor water crossings and a old railroad bridge which is decomposing quite nicely but should support most of us. Whitey goes last.

Other than that, I think based on the dust today, you'd be smart to wear goggles and a dirt helmet, and bring a rag and some glass cleaner.

I will have a first aid kit, electric air compressor, metric tools, 21" tube, and some repair items (wire, wire ties, etc.).

Last little blurb: Meredith and I are riding it again tomorrow, in reverse, so if anyone wants to come they are welcome to do so. It's fun but not really challenging in the daylight, and we will not be deviating from the route since I want to get a feel for it as it runs in reverse.