SE Ohio / W Virginia RAMBLE 4/30-5/03 '15

[Top_Speed1]

I've still got some stuff to do..
Book time off

Out of Country Medical

Install HeliBridge that came in yesterday (woohoo!)

Upload routes to my GeePeeEss.

Call somebody around Toronto so I have a place to conk on Thurs night.

I'll have time to get some done tonight. Won't be riding. Why? Because it's FUCKING SNOWING up here.

It was snowing like it's still winter this morning, for my drive to work...WTF?

Light snow here today, only a high of 40. Enough of this crap!, Saturday however they say 60's

 

[Wine Guy]

Okay, slight change in plans ( in a good way). Leaving on Thursday morning rather than Friday to get an extra day of riding in. Meeting time at my place in Fonthill remains the same - KSU at 9am. Crossing at Buffalo to connect with KJ and friends and hopefully riding through Eden to pick up Mike if he has his yard work done.

 

[wnyfjr]

Okay, slight change in plans ( in a good way). Leaving on Thursday morning rather than Friday to get an extra day of riding in. Meeting time at my place in Fonthill remains the same - KSU at 9am. Crossing at Buffalo to connect with KJ and friends and hopefully riding through Eden to pick up Mike if he has his yard work done.

Just talked with Tim. I can't leave until Friday, and I'm still figuring if I can get enough of my chores done to make this trip. Laura even mentioned she might want to tag along! Gotta do some figuring this weekend and see where I stand. Probably won't decide until maybe Saturday night, but I'll keep you posted Mike!

Anyone else passing through Buffalo or nearby on their way down Friday?

 

[TomInPA]

The early forecast is in, and while I don't want to jinx it, things are looking really nice from the low to mid 70 and low rainfall chances. https://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Marietta+OH+45750:4:US

Looking forward to seeing yinz guys.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Yeah, youz guys as well.

 

[Ray]

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Top_Speed1" data-cid="1223917" data-time="1429408677"><p>

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Madmudder" data-cid="1223901" data-time="1429402419"><p>KJ you are my hero<br />

Seriously thanks for all the hard work you have put into this.</p></blockquote>I just gotta get a few of these old timers off the paper maps and into the present. I believe in maps and the art of navigating within, but seriously, it takes time and more focus than these new fanged doohickeys. hehe<br />

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Seriously, some of these loops have many road changes (turns). I was just in Basecamp looking at the turn by turn text section. Holy crap! That's a list like mad crazy blind guy seeing eye dog stuff. I wouldn't wanna be looking down at all that info on my tank bag (which I'm too poor to own one anyways).<br />

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Any map (only guys) are welcome in my group to follow... If your not a putz. I go about 10 over, nothing crazy and I don't white knuckle it.... Well, I've been known to once n awhile, and, at NAFO I got chastised because of it . Hey, I'd rather enjoy it and see some surroundings and scenery vs. a constant road focus and line find.<br />

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Oh I'm ready... If ya couldn't tell </p></blockquote>

I wonder if we should have a forum about people going to the ramble so they can ride their FJRs vs this forum that appears dedicated to being an excuse to program a GPS with a lot of points

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Top_Speed1" data-cid="1223917" data-time="1429408677"><p>

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Madmudder" data-cid="1223901" data-time="1429402419"><p>KJ you are my hero<br />

Seriously thanks for all the hard work you have put into this.</p></blockquote>I just gotta get a few of these old timers off the paper maps and into the present. I believe in maps and the art of navigating within, but seriously, it takes time and more focus than these new fanged doohickeys. hehe<br />

<br />

Seriously, some of these loops have many road changes (turns). I was just in Basecamp looking at the turn by turn text section. Holy crap! That's a list like mad crazy blind guy seeing eye dog stuff. I wouldn't wanna be looking down at all that info on my tank bag (which I'm too poor to own one anyways).<br />

<br />

Any map (only guys) are welcome in my group to follow... If your not a putz. I go about 10 over, nothing crazy and I don't white knuckle it.... Well, I've been known to once n awhile, and, at NAFO I got chastised because of it . Hey, I'd rather enjoy it and see some surroundings and scenery vs. a constant road focus and line find.<br />

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Oh I'm ready... If ya couldn't tell </p></blockquote>

I wonder if we should have a forum about people going to the ramble so they can ride their FJRs vs this forum that appears dedicated to being an excuse to program a GPS with a lot of points

 

[Top_Speed1]

Holy cow Ray, I can't make beans of all that^ ?? Sorry, I guess I rode wroad the short bus to skool

So speaking of Routes (I think that was Ray's intentions?)......

We have over 30 Bikes registered, but!, only 4 have signed up on the Group Spotwalla page!?. WTF all you Right-Coast Red-Necks!?... Guess that's one thing I can take off my list for next year; due to the projected poor Spotwalla attendance.

 

[Top_Speed1]

Okay, slight change in plans ( in a good way). Leaving on Thursday morning rather than Friday to get an extra day of riding in. Meeting time at my place in Fonthill remains the same - KSU at 9am. Crossing at Buffalo to connect with KJ and friends and hopefully riding through Eden to pick up Mike if he has his yard work done.

Let's say if we meetup in Bradford PA at the Kennedy St Cafe (familiar to us both, and we love the owners!) which is an easier shoot for you straight down 219....

We would have to be there like by 8am! Why? Cuz we still have 8hrs after that; and we don't wanna slab-it-in at least very much.

So you guys would have to be up early!! I know me (being an ex-navy seal reject), I can be on the road at 5am; no probs! (I think hangovers are gone by then!?) ...which lands me in Bradford ~7:30am for an early cup of mud, and way before you fine Kanadians even think of arriving.

I already told Madmudder this bad but good news.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I would use the spotwalla, but I don't have power wired to my gps yet.

I'm psyched! 7am meetup with Duane/1911 at the Lake Lure, NC Ingles gas station...Thursday morning...Let's go!

Twisty roads all the way to Tazewell before we hit the slab to get to Ramble central!

 

[scrapedup]

So will somebody have Tank Bag Maps, or turn sheets?

I.......We...... (Sorry Ray).......Live close enough to ride these roads all summer long, but I......We...... (Sorry again Ray)......would really

Appreciate if we could get a turn by turn sheet for future reference.

Peeked at the weather upper 70s and Sunday might be 80deg.

Letter rip Skip

Dastardly Dave. #000

 

[Wine Guy]

Okay, slight change in plans ( in a good way). Leaving on Thursday morning rather than Friday to get an extra day of riding in. Meeting time at my place in Fonthill remains the same - KSU at 9am. Crossing at Buffalo to connect with KJ and friends and hopefully riding through Eden to pick up Mike if he has his yard work done.

2 hours from my place. I'm okay with leaving at 6am but Huey and Madmudder still have to get here first which makes it much earlier for them, especially Huey. I'll let you know after I talk with them KJ.

Let's say if we meetup in Bradford PA at the Kennedy St Cafe (familiar to us both, and we love the owners!) which is an easier shoot for you straight down 219....

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We would have to be there like by 8am! Why? Cuz we still have 8hrs after that; and we don't wanna slab-it-in at least very much. So you guys would have to be up early!! I know me (being an ex-navy seal reject), I can be on the road at 5am; no probs! (I think hangovers are gone by then!?) ...which lands me in Bradford ~7:30am for an early cup of mud, and way before you fine Kanadians even think of arriving.

I already told Madmudder this bad but good news.

 

[scrapedup]

Hey guys somebody out here in cyber space can you tell me if it's possible to download the Route Turn Files to my I Phone?

 

[gray ray]

I think I can handle this one........Get your I-phone out and dial 1-800-I'm-dumb.

Get an extra map for me brother.

 

[extrememarine]

One option for turn sheets would be to import the GPX files into MS Streets & Trips, then print the route to PDF; you could print or store that on your phone.

But I like Ray's suggestion...

 

[Intech]

Brotherly love at its best!

 

[Ray]

I get to extend the riding. Leaving Wv Sunday to visit one of our plants in Tn Monday then on to SC for another plant Tuesday then back to NY. May actually get paid mileage to run the dragon

 

[1911]

So will somebody have Tank Bag Maps, or turn sheets? I.......We...... (Sorry Ray).......Live close enough to ride these roads all summer long, but I......We...... (Sorry again Ray)......would really Appreciate if we could get a turn by turn sheet for future reference. Peeked at the weather upper 70s and Sunday might be 80deg. Letter rip Skip Dastardly Dave. #000

Something like?

CRIX n CREEKS:

1. SEO15 Crix n Creeks 194mi, N39° 11.497' W81° 31.854'

2. Get on Nicolette Rd and ride south, 128 ft, 128 ft, 277.8° true, N39° 11.500' W81° 31.881'

3. Turn left onto Hwy14, 399 ft, 10 s, 527 ft, 10 s, 225.9° true, N39° 11.451' W81° 31.917'

4. Turn left onto Cr-14/1, 0.64 mi, 2 min, 0.7 mi, 2 min, 156.9° true, N39° 11.029' W81° 31.657'

5. Turn left onto Hwy14, 536 ft, 1 min, 0.8 mi, 3 min, 122.1° true, N39° 10.982' W81° 31.561'

6. Keep right onto Railroad St, 12.68 mi, 1 min, 13.5 mi, 24 min, 97.5° true, N39° 03.870' W81° 23.960'

7. Turn right onto Hwy14, 0.23 mi, 1 min, 13.8 mi, 25 min, 134.0° true, N39° 03.755' W81° 23.759'

8. Turn left onto Elizabeth St, 27.24 mi, 1 min, 41.0 mi, 1 h, 12 min, 214.5° true, N38° 55.494' W81° 05.629'

9. Turn right onto Hwy16, 278 ft, 1 min, 41.0 mi, 1 h, 13 min, 142.1° true, N38° 55.458' W81° 05.593'

10. Turn left onto Elm St, 0.36 mi, 1 min, 41.4 mi, 1 h, 14 min, 197.4° true, N38° 55.170' W81° 05.709'

11. Turn left onto Russett Rd, 5.14 mi, 10 min, 46.5 mi, 1 h, 23 min, 152.2° true, N38° 52.260' W81° 03.469'

12. Turn left onto Us119, 5.18 mi, 7 min, 51.7 mi, 1 h, 33 min, 108.7° true, N38° 50.826' W81° 00.052'

13. Turn right onto Rosedale, 0.93 mi, 2 min, 52.6 mi, 1 h, 35 min, 104.8° true, N38° 50.774' W80° 59.434'

14. Turn right onto Hwy4, 23.70 mi, 2 min, 76.3 mi, 2 h, 15 min, 164.7° true, N38° 38.265' W80° 51.529'

15. Turn right onto Spencer Rd, 51.14 mi, 127 mi, 3 h, 34 min, 246.9° true, N38° 29.410' W81° 20.991'

16. Turn right onto Spencer Rd, 2.53 mi, 4 s, 130 mi, 3 h, 39 min, 9.2° true, N38° 31.048' W81° 21.455'

17. Turn right onto Us119, 8.01 mi, 9 min, 138 mi, 3 h, 50 min, 331.7° true, N38° 36.051' W81° 23.389'

18. Turn left onto Us119, 1.61 mi, 2 min, 140 mi, 3 h, 52 min, 2.5° true, N38° 37.217' W81° 23.324'

19. Turn right onto Us119, 1.64 mi, 3 min, 141 mi, 3 h, 55 min, 325.6° true, N38° 38.332' W81° 24.133'

20. Turn left onto Us33, 14.81 mi, 156 mi, 4 h, 16 min, 0.0° true, N38° 48.073' W81° 20.968'

21. Turn right onto Hwy14, 0.31 mi, 1 min, 156 mi, 4 h, 17 min, 296.9° true, N38° 48.205' W81° 21.254'

22. Turn left onto Hwy14, 22.48 mi, 14 min, 179 mi, 4 h, 56 min, 356.3° true, N39° 01.839' W81° 24.431'

23. Turn right onto Depot St, 3.42 mi, 8 s, 182 mi, 5 h, 2 min, 225.4° true, N39° 03.755' W81° 23.759'

24. Turn right onto Cr-14/1, 12.86 mi, 11 min, 195 mi, 5 h, 24 min, 295.2° true, N39° 10.982' W81° 31.561'

25. Turn right onto Hwy14, 536 ft, 1 min, 195 mi, 5 h, 25 min, 302.1° true, N39° 11.029' W81° 31.657'

26. Turn right onto Nicolette Rd, 0.64 mi, 2 min, 196 mi, 5 h, 27 min, 325.7° true, N39° 11.451' W81° 31.917'

27. SEO15 Crix n Creeks 194mi-59, 933 ft, 196 mi, 5 h, 27 min, 97.7° true, N39° 11.503' W81° 31.865'

 

[scrapedup]

I see!!!!!!!

Probably not!!!!!!

 

[Top_Speed1]

Since I don't use this text-to-turn print media... (I'm a bit corn-fused at what you want)

I can see this option in BaseCamp, is this the info you wish printed? The list looks quite long with lots of turns and degree's listed (like above^), kinda looks like a headache to me.

 

[Top_Speed1]

Okay, I think I have it clarified more, but again, I'm not sure what you guys need. How about this sample of Crix n Creeks...

1. SEO15 Crix n Creeks 194mi, N39 11.497 W81 31.854
2. Get on Old Nicholette Rd and ride south, 125 ft, 125 ft, 279.3° true, N39 11.501 W81 31.880, 647 ft, 1 ft, 0 ft
3. Turn left onto Pike St, 394 ft, 10 s, 519 ft, 10 s, 223.2° true, N39 11.451 W81 31.915, 650 ft, 4 ft, 0 ft
4. Turn left onto Pike St, 224 ft, 1 min, 0.1 mi, 1 min, 191.0° true, N39 11.415 W81 31.924, 651 ft, 5 ft, 0 ft
5. Turn right onto Railroad St, 13.11 mi, 18 min, 13.2 mi, 19 min, 97.8° true, N39 03.867 W81 23.961, 733 ft, 467 ft, 380 ft
6. Turn right onto Court St, 0.22 mi, 1 min, 13.5 mi, 20 min, 133.9° true, N39 03.756 W81 23.761, 710 ft, 467 ft, 403 ft
7. Turn left onto Hwy 5, 0.40 mi, 1 min, 13.9 mi, 21 min, 182.9° true, N39 03.428 W81 23.817, 717 ft, 479 ft, 408 ft
8. Turn left onto Florence St, 26.71 mi, 33 min, 40.6 mi, 54 min, 224.7° true, N38 55.472 W81 05.663, 803 ft, 1468 ft, 1311 ft
9. Turn right onto Hwy 16, 278 ft, 1 min, 40.6 mi, 55 min, 142.1° true, N38 55.436 W81 05.627, 802 ft, 1468 ft, 1313 ft
10. Turn left onto Elm St, 0.33 mi, 1 min, 41.0 mi, 56 min, 187.5° true, N38 55.167 W81 05.709, 814 ft, 1481 ft, 1313 ft
11. Turn right onto Elm St, 247 ft, 1 min, 41.0 mi, 57 min, 78.8° true, N38 55.175 W81 05.659, 809 ft, 1481 ft, 1318 ft
12. Turn left onto Russett Rd, 5.09 mi, 8 min, 46.1 mi, 1 h, 5 min, 228.7° true, N38 52.258 W81 03.469, 857 ft, 1630 ft, 1419 ft
13. Turn left onto US 119, 5.13 mi, 10 min, 51.2 mi, 1 h, 14 min, 109.5° true, N38 50.826 W81 00.052, 893 ft, 1784 ft, 1536 ft
14. Turn right onto Rosedale, 0.93 mi, 2 min, 52.2 mi, 1 h, 16 min, 102.5° true, N38 50.776 W80 59.429, 918 ft, 1815 ft, 1543 ft
15. Turn right onto Hwy 4, 23.54 mi, 39 min, 75.7 mi, 1 h, 56 min, 164.4° true, N38 38.268 W80 51.530, 925 ft, 2656 ft, 2377 ft
16. Keep right onto Procious Maysel Rd, 30.17 mi, 34 min, 106 mi, 2 h, 30 min, 266.0° true, N38 28.546 W81 05.011, 1093 ft, 3719 ft, 3272 ft
17. Keep left onto Procious Maysel Rd, 2.48 mi, 3 min, 108 mi, 2 h, 33 min, 278.7° true, N38 29.236 W81 07.374, 1105 ft, 3753 ft, 3295 ft
18. Turn left onto Spencer Rd, 18.22 mi, 20 min, 127 mi, 2 h, 53 min, 61.5° true, N38 29.414 W81 20.980, 855 ft, 4370 ft, 4162 ft
19. Turn right onto Spencer Rd, 2.53 mi, 5 min, 129 mi, 2 h, 59 min, 11.9° true, N38 31.048 W81 21.455, 821 ft, 4386 ft, 4211 ft
20. Turn right onto US 119, 8.00 mi, 10 min, 137 mi, 3 h, 9 min, 322.0° true, N38 36.061 W81 23.390, 938 ft, 4619 ft, 4326 ft
21. Turn left onto US 33, 18.00 mi, 26 min, 155 mi, 3 h, 35 min, 0.0° true, N38 48.073 W81 20.969, 919 ft, 4926 ft, 4653 ft
22. Turn right onto Hwy 14, 0.31 mi, 1 min, 155 mi, 3 h, 36 min, 300.3° true, N38 48.203 W81 21.255, 913 ft, 4928 ft, 4661 ft
23. Turn left onto Hwy 14, 22.41 mi, 32 min, 178 mi, 4 h, 8 min, 352.3° true, N39 01.835 W81 24.437, 758 ft, 5476 ft, 5364 ft
24. Turn right onto Depot St, 3.39 mi, 6 min, 181 mi, 4 h, 14 min, 227.4° true, N39 03.756 W81 23.761, 710 ft, 5541 ft, 5478 ft
25. Turn left onto Juliana St, 0.22 mi, 1 min, 181 mi, 4 h, 15 min, 296.6° true, N39 03.867 W81 23.961, 733 ft, 5565 ft, 5478 ft
26. Turn right onto Pike St, 13.10 mi, 18 min, 195 mi, 4 h, 33 min, 306.7° true, N39 11.415 W81 31.924, 651 ft, 5944 ft, 5939 ft
27. Turn right onto Old Nicholette Rd, 224 ft, 1 min, 195 mi, 4 h, 33 min, 11.0° true, N39 11.451 W81 31.915, 650 ft, 5944 ft, 5940 ft
28. SEO15 Crix n Creeks 194mi-59, 535 ft, 1 min, 195 mi, 4 h, 34 min, 99.3° true, N39 11.503 W81 31.865, 5944 ft, 5944 ft