8/19 Ohio Tech Session Pre-ride

[bowlesj]

We're gettin into Columbus Thursday afternoon. I've got all day Friday, 18th, free and wifeless. I'm goin ridin. Anyone have some time off and want to get together for some miles before Saturday's tech session, let me know.

[hschisler]

What a great idea. Unfortunately I have to work that day, but if I can get off a few hours early and if you aren't already somewhere else riding give me a call. My cell is 740.974.3524.

[messenger13]

Yea...I could probably be swayed to twist the throttle with ya. :) You have my cell, I have yours. Let's touch base next week, maybe Thursday evening and firm up the plan.

[bowlesj]

Hi Joe, yea I've got your cell. I'll give you a ring Thursday afternoon/evening to see what'll work. I've never been out exploring up your way. Always had a destination to get to - so, your lead.

Howard - I'd say if we're near the center of the state in the afternoon Friday we'll give you a ring. Otherwise, see you Sat around 8-9:00 AM.

[messenger13]

Hi Joe, yea I've got your cell. I'll give you a ring Thursday afternoon/evening to see what'll work. I've never been out exploring up your way. Always had a destination to get to - so, your lead.Who said we'd be up "my way"? The riding sucks up here! :D We'll ride over by the river, on the south-eastern side of the state.

Here's hoping for good weather.

[mwnahas]

We just did this ride today. Starting at the river. My first time on this road, SR-26 what a blast.


Speedway to Home Town Restaurant
From: Speedway To: Home Town Restaurant
Driving Distance: 46.7 miles Time: 57 minutes



Time Distance Instruction
9:00 AM 0.0 1 Depart Speedway [400 Greene St, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-5217] on SR-26 [SR-7] (North-East) for 0.3 mi
9:00 AM 0.3 Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-26 [N 7th St] for 54 yds
9:00 AM 0.3 Turn RIGHT (East) onto SR-26 [Greene St] for 1.7 mi
9:03 AM 2.0 Bear LEFT (East) onto SR-26 for 13.9 mi
9:17 AM 15.9 2 At Steel Run, stay on SR-26 (East) for 9.4 mi
9:27 AM 25.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-26 [SR-260] for 0.2 mi
9:27 AM 25.5 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-26 for 5.5 mi
9:33 AM 31.0 3 At Rinard Mills, stay on SR-26 (North) for 6.3 mi
9:43 AM 37.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-26 [Marietta St] for 1.2 mi
9:45 AM 38.4 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-26 for 1.7 mi
9:48 AM 40.2 4 At Hartshorn, stay on SR-26 (East) for 4.3 mi
9:54 AM 44.5 Turn LEFT (North-West) onto SR-26 [SR-800] for 2.2 mi
9:57 AM 46.7 5 Arrive Home Town Restaurant [166 S Main St, Woodsfield, OH 43793, (740) 472-1099]

[messenger13]

Why not just attach the Garmin route file?

[mwnahas]

I wanted to post a picture, that anybody could view. Not everybody has a garmin right?

[messenger13]

I wanted to post a picture, that anybody could view. Not everybody has a garmin right?The context of this thread is a ride that John and I are going on (thus far) this coming Friday. And since John has told me to take the lead, it would seem that you were talking to me. I apologize for my false assumptions. :o

[hschisler]

Hey John and Joe (and others): if I ride to work this Friday and your schedules permit, why don't we think about starting the ride from the Dublin/Columbus area?

If you are already on the ride Friday and nowhere Columbus that's fine. We can hook up somewhere else, or you can guys can just explore the Ohio hinterlands yourselves.

[messenger13]

Hey John and Joe (and others): if I ride to work this Friday and your schedules permit, why don't we think about starting the ride from the Dublin/Columbus area?That's basically what I was intending. But what timeframe are you talking about?

[hschisler]

That's basically what I was intending. But what timeframe are you talking about?Friday is a relatively big day at work for us (new data going into production) so if I'm included in this ride any other participants will have to be flexible. Or (and I mean this sincerely) just plan your ride and take off; if I can leave early to meet up with you I will. In fact that may be the best way to go. At this point I have no way to tell if or when I can leave early.

An on-time departure from work for me is 4:00. An early departure, especially on Friday, is likely but again there is the unknown element mentioned above.

[messenger13]

An on-time departure from work for me is 4:00. An early departure, especially on Friday, is likely but again there is the unknown element mentioned above.So...perhaps John and I should just take our 'along-the-river' ride, then meet up with you in the late afternoon . . . for some riding and possibly dinner. Whataya think?

John, any thoughts?

[hschisler]

So...perhaps John and I should just take our 'along-the-river' ride, then meet up with you in the late afternoon . . . for some riding and possibly dinner. Whataya think?

John, any thoughts?Yes, that is probably the best thing for you guys to do. That way you'll have a guarantee of having the whole day available for riding. I'll call you when I'm off work.

[bowlesj]

I'm good for anything in between an - early start and the need to be back to New Albany in time for dinner with the kids at around 7:00PM.

Tentatively Joe, I think to expedite things it would be good to meet you out east - north/east somewhere and make our way back to the Columbus area, unless you needed to head into Columbus first for some reason.


Howard, I've been thinking about highway 93 south off of 33 lately, just outside of Logan or pick it up in Somerset. That's pretty close to your place. Is it still in good shape? We could hook up with you out that way for a quicky.

[messenger13]

I'm good for anything in between an - early start and the need to be back to New Albany in time for dinner with the kids at around 7:00PM.

Tentatively Joe, I think to expedite things it would be good to meet you out east - north/east somewhere and make our way back to the Columbus area, unless you needed to head into Columbus first for some reason.


Howard, I've been thinking about highway 93 south off of 33 lately, just outside of Logan or pick it up in Somerset. That's pretty close to your place. Is it still in good shape? We could hook up with you out that way for a quicky.Sounds good John. You head east to 77, then head North. I'll let you know what exit to get off of. I have an idea...but I'll plan it out later this week and let you know. We'll meet and head further east toward the Ohio river, and then go back south. We can meet up with Howard later in the afternoon.

[bowlesj]

Sounds good John. You head east to 77, then head North. I'll let you know what exit to get off of. I have an idea...but I'll plan it out later this week and let you know. We'll meet and head further east toward the Ohio river, and then go back south. We can meet up with Howard later in the afternoon.

That sounds like a plan.

[hschisler]

<snip> Howard, I've been thinking about highway 93 south off of 33 lately, just outside of Logan or pick it up in Somerset. That's pretty close to your place. Is it still in good shape? We could hook up with you out that way for a quicky.Can't tell you what shape (road condition) it's in, but any road off of US33 south of Lancaster is a good time, as is anything in the Somerset area. Lancaster/Logan/Somerset is the beginning of the Hocking Hills.

And please: don't mention "quicky" and Joe in the same sentence. Eeewwww. :eek:

[bowlesj]

All right, we're heading north in about an hour. Might make it all the way tonight, might not.

Joe, I'll give you a ring Thursday afternoon.

Howard, hope to see you Friday.


Others, see you Saturday rain or shine.

[messenger13]

All right, we're heading north in about an hour. Might make it all the way tonight, might not.

Joe, I'll give you a ring Thursday afternoon.Good deal. I'm really looking forward to Friday. I know you'll teach me everything I'm doing wrong. :D

[bowlesj]

Good deal. I'm really looking forward to Friday. I know you'll teach me everything I'm doing wrong. :D

I doubt that - probably lucky to keep you in sight:eek: on that rocket ship.

BTW - we made it fine. Daughter had a cold frosty one waiting. Life is good.