2009 Ohio Ramble-Official Tour Thread

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Ohio Ramble

Southeastern Ohio Sport Touring Ride

Planned Ride Dates: June 5-6, 2009

Host Location:

Baymont Inn and Suites

12819 State Route 664

Logan, OH 43128

Reservations: 740-385-1700

Group Rates:

Thursday June 4: $75+tax

Friday and Saturday June 5, 6: $109 per night.+ tax

All nights are priced for 1-4 adults, no extra charge for bunking up.

USE GROUP NAME “FJR FORUM” TO OBTAIN THESE RATES

Group room blocks and rates are valid until May 21, 2009 only. After these dates, you’re on your own. We have 15 rooms set aside. More can be added.

Camping areas are all over this region. Google it.

Itinerary:

Thursday night: Out of towners presumably will stay at Baymont.

Friday:

8:00am Meet for breakfast at Bob Evans/Logan

9:00am Rider meet : Bob Evans parking lot

9:15am Depart Logan. With a large group we may not leave until 9:30ish.

Both short (200 mile)and long (300+) tours will be mapped out for Friday.

7:00pm Dinner TBD, probably steakhouse in Logan

Saturday:

8:00am Breakfast at hotel or Bob Evans

9:00am Rider Meet. Location to be determined (will edit)

9:15am Depart Logan

One appx 300 mile ride planned and chances for shortcuts if needed.

6:00 Dinner, TBD (post will be edited with location)

Sunday

No events planned, return home or stay and explore on your own.

POST IF YOU WANT A ROOMMATE TO SAVE COSTS.

If you could, please PM me with your intentions on coming, which days you’ll be there and if you’re staying at the Baymont (to help monitor our group block), your mobile number. Feel free to send me an emergency number as well.

Other non-FJR sport touring riders are of course welcome.

[SIZE=24pt]UPDATE: Day 1 Long Route and Maps[/SIZE]: Day 1 short route will be similar and will give people flexibility which route to take.

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Close up of West half:

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Close up of East Half:

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Route Directions:

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You guys are going to like this one!!

Day 2 TB posted. Looking for good lunch suggestions in Marietta...anyone?

Questions, let me know!

Editor Note: After much thought, I decided the motel would be the best overall choice to stay. Most seemed to prefer it over cabins despite teasingly low rates, cost is not much more if you bunk 2 in a room, easier to organize with less exposure to problems, very close to gas, beer and food, and probably a better post-ride social spot.

Additional Note: This is not a highly organized “rally”. There are no prizes, t-shirts, registrations, banquet halls, bike washed, etc. This is an informal meet of FJR riders with the main purposes of enjoying great hilly roads and socializing in the evenings.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

 
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Man...you guys are gonna have a great time!

edit- who knows...maybe I will end up lucky enough to join you.

 
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I'm very interested again since the date has changed. I would still need to be home for my son's graduation on the 7th. Will send PM. I will also be looking to split a room

 
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Count me in. As it stands, I will be up for dinner on Friday, Sat events, heading home Sun. I might be able to come up on Thursday if I can get out of work early.

So definitely plan on staying at the hotel for the 5, and 6th.

I would prefer to share a room.

Looking forward to finally meeting some forum members. See you in June!! :yahoo:

 
OK, I'll switch my vacation days back to Thursday and Friday. I plan to show up Thursday evening and leave Sunday morning. See you there. :thumbsupsmiley:

 
Wow, great news! I have to see if I can get time off of work and then I'll be getting a room. The Baymont is a nice place. :yahoo:

 
I'll be there both days, but not staying the night....it's not that far from home for me.

 
I expect that I will be attending. Mike, thanks for all the good work... & I owe you a beer, too.

So, now to the other question... Is there a non-freak attending that is looking to roomshare?

I am intending to show up on Thursday evening & leave on Sunday morning.

Edited to add: I have a roomate. Now, is it spring yet?

 
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I hope to be there, but work is slow, and money is tight. If I go I'll be looking to share a room to save cost.

Hope to see you all there.

A.C.

 
BUMP, updated the first post with Day 1 Maps and Ride route. Looking for lunch suggestions near Marietta.

THIS IS GOING TO BE A BLAST!!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

 
BUMP, updated the first post with Day 1 Maps and Ride route. Looking for lunch suggestions near Marietta.
THIS IS GOING TO BE A BLAST!!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Traditions in Woodsfield is a really good place.

Or Marv's Place in Sardis, Ohio if there are not more than a handfull in the group is kinda cool.

 
BUMP, updated the first post with Day 1 Maps and Ride route. Looking for lunch suggestions near Marietta.
THIS IS GOING TO BE A BLAST!!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Traditions in Woodsfield is a really good place.

Or Marv's Place in Sardis, Ohio if there are not more than a handfull in the group is kinda cool.

Hey Tom are you going?

 
I'm working with some guys from the Marietta area,I'll ask for some suggestions for places to eat.

Mike...have you run 595 from New Straitsville to 33(about 4 miles south of Logan) lately.It was paved last year...it might be worth a look.

 
I was on 595 today, the new pavement is great, but some gravel in the corners...from the winter I guess. A good place to eat is the restaurant at Fly, and the Beallsville Diner. Don't forget Jimbo's which is not far from Logan.

 
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