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SPORT TOURING
Sport Touring Corner
By Norm Kern, MSTA Editor / ReasonsToRide.com Contributor
“Should I buy heated grips or heated
Finding Good Local People to Ride With
Every rider has their own list of riding preferences- slow to fast pace, straight or twisty roads, cruising gathering places or seeking quiet country roads, dirt - gravel or smooth paved. The list could go on forever, but one thing is certain- the greater the difference in preferences, the less likely two riders will enjoy riding together. I joined Motorcycle Sport Touring Association in 2001 because its members rode in the style that most appeals to me. When I go to a MSTA regional rally or local gathering, there are always plenty of like-minded people to ride with, as they are concentrated there.
At home, it can be more difficult to find local riders to connect with, as the more specific your preferences, the harder it is to find others who share them. A good place to start is by connecting with members in local motorcycle clubs. Some of them may share your preferred riding style, but even if they don't, they might know someone who does. Bike nights sound like an obvious place to connect but the nearest ones that attract sport touring and adv riders are in Cincinnati- a bit far away for me in Dayton, Ohio. Social media is mostly online people you never get to meet in person, but sheer number of people on platforms like Facebook is in your favor. Search for groups that interest you. I am a member of several Ohio-centric adventure riding groups, a Yamaha FJR group, a Suzuki V Strom group, national and regional MSTA groups, etc. Participate in discussions and help people when you can. After a while people know you. I like to post invitations to ride when good weather is coming up, I post a weather forecast for attention and ask who wants to ride. 2206-04.jpg In the past year I met two V Strom riders who have become good friends and riding buddies, as well as several others.
Even though we all want people to ride with, we never think about how to BE someone others will want to ride with. Most of us want to meet up with someone who matches our style, knows some great roads and is willing to lead rides. If you can become that person, it will be a lot easier for you to find people to ride with. A few months ago I wrote in this column about finding fun, twisty roads to ride that are nearby. I also built a web page with some of my favorite routes in southwest Ohio and Southeast Indiana. 2206-05.jpg When meeting someone new, I invite them to go
to my page and choose a route that appeals to them. They don't have to create a route or lead, but they get to choose some things they prefer- shorter or longer, smoother or rougher, all pavement or pavement and gravel mix. By looking at the page they learn about what I like. Likewise, their choice tells me a bit about what they like. There are regular friends I ride with who are very comfortable and in tune with each other. They expect to ride a brisk pace on challenging roads. Bringing a new person of unknown skill into the regular group is risky for safety and will be stressful for the new person if the pace is too fast. Just slow down? If the new person is slow, needs to stop a lot, etc, it can spoil the day for regulars who are not getting the ride they expected. That's doubly stressful for me, as I'm trying to please two groups who want different things. A better idea: When riding with a new person, do it one-on-one. I'm free to adapt the ride for them without worrying about anyone else. If we are a good match, they can ride with the regulars next time. Even if we turn out not to be compatible, I gain perspective. It's all good! Two more routes have been added to Norm's Favorite Rides web page. 06 Indiana Gravel North 264 miles Starts on Austin road just West of exit 41 of I-75. Goes around the South side of Miamisburg and Germantown, through Camden to Liberty, Indiana. The route then goes West, following a network of farm roads with mixed gravel and pavement, bounded by state route 44 on the South and US 40 on the North. 07 Indiana Gravel South 228 miles Ride to Indiana similar to the North Route above.. The route then goes South and West, crossing a bridge over Brookville lake, following a network of farm roads with mixed gravel and pavement, bounded by county road 260 on the North and US 52 on the South. Although shorter than the North route, the South route has more elevation changes and much of it is twisty. After lunch and gas in Brookville, there are some fun paved roads along the return route back to the start on Austin Road. If you want to practice riding gravel roads, both are good routes- nothing difficult. Any road bike will work, but it's more fun on a BMW GS, KTM Adventure or Suzuki V Strom of any size. Check out Norms Rides at https://norms-rides.flybyweek.com/
Connect with local Ohio Motorcycle Sport Touring Association riders at these monthly breakfasts:
Southwest Ohio Breakfast, 9AM, June 18 Village Family Restaurant 144 S. Main St. Waynesville, OH 45068 Central Ohio Breakfast Meet - Sunday July 3. Arrive at 8 am to eat, 9 to ride if weather permits. Portside Cafe 6515 S High St Lockbourne, OH 43137
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NEWBURY, OH 44065 (440) 564-1300 25780 MILES ROAD
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO 44146 (216) 378-9400
CAMPGROUNDS AND HOTELS
CRYSTAL ROCK CAMPGROUND 710 CRYSTAL ROCK AVE SANDUSKY OH 44870 419-684-7177 IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND 20446 STATE HIGHWAY 79 STURGIS, SD 57785 605-450-0321
INSURANCE
GEICO INSURANCE KYLE HASKINS GAHANNA OH 43230 614-934-3131 GEICO INSURANCE JAMES MOYER NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070 440-777-7272
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
AMSOIL WWW.THUNDERROADSOHIO.COM BALCER PERFORMANCE & RESTORATION 565 BROADWAY AVE BEDFORD, OH 44146 (440) 945-6829 BEAR’S VINTAGE METALWORKS 408 WEST MAIN ST RAVENNA, OH 44266 (330) 297-7755 CASH 4 MOTORCYCLES CASH4MOTORCYCLES.COM RENEGADE GENTLEMEN CUSTOMS 7935 CHARDON RD. KIRTLAND, OH (216) 970-4437
RETAIL
AMISH COUNTRY LEATHER 4884 W. MAIN ST. BERLIN, OH 44610 330-893-7050 AVON BOOT SHOP 38450 CHESTER RD. AVON, OH 44011 (440) 934-3230 BIKER TO BIKER CONSIGNMENT SHOP 1232 STATE ROUTE 131 MILFORD, OHIO 45150 (513) 718-7559 HEART & SOUL CUSTOM ART 4953 WEST TUSCARAWAS STREET CANTON, OH 44708 (330) 904-8843 HUDSON LEATHER 14700 OHIO 15 PIONEER, OH 43554 (419) 485-8531 MOTORCYCLE AUDIO & 12V ACCESSORIES MOTORCYCLEAUDIO12V.COM REDNECKSIDE MOTORCYCLE WHIPS 145 S LUNDY AVENUE SALEM, OH 44460 330-349-2490 THERMOHAIR 877-766-4247 WWW.THERMOHAIR.COM VIVID JEWELERS 27217 WOLF RD BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140 (440) 835-0111 ZANESVILLE TACTICAL 923 PUTNAM AVE ZANESVILLE, OH 43701 740-877-9250
RENTALS (MOTORCYCLE)
EAGLERIDER 1-800-900-9901 EAGLERIDER.COM
SALES (TRAILERS)
TRAILER TIME ENTERPRISES 38335 APOLLO PARKWAY WILLOUGHBY, OH 44094 216-219-6299 WWW.TIMETOTRAILER.COM
SALES (MOTORCYCLE)
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NORTHSTAR 7754 ST. RT. 37 E.
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SERVICE (MOTORCYCLE)
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SPECIAL INTEREST STOPS
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TATTOO SHOPS
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TRACKS
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NORTHWEST OHIO EVENTS NORTHEAST OHIO EVENTS CENTRAL OHIO EVENTS SOUTHERN OHIO EVENTS MOTOCROSS/RACING EVENTS
6/03/22 12:00 AM Youngstown Tattoo Classic
Tattoo Convention, live tattooing, local vendors & live music! The Metroplex Expo Center 1620 Motor Inn Drive Girad, OH 330-953-3599 ytowntattooclassic@yahoo.com
6/04/22 12:00 AM Master Tyler's 2022 Event
MRA Widows Sons 4th annual poker run and charity ride. Please come out and help us support local charities! Veterans, Honors Bus, and the Special Olympics! Eagles Aerie 2178 400 Eastlake Drive, Ashland OH Mark 567-203-8333 d.pearce@foe.com
6/04/22 12:00 AM 12th annual Bug Run
Poker run, all proceeds benefit Santa's Hide-A-Way Hollow Yellow Dog Saloon 2242 Greenville Rd, Cortland OH Mary 330-770-8152 santa@santashideawayhollow.com
6/05/22 12:00 AM Walneck’s Springfield Motorcycle Swap Meet - June
Buy, Sell, Trade - All kinds of New & Used Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Admission: $10.00, under 14 Free - Free Parking Vendor Price: $50.00 - Vendor setup 6am-8am Clark County Fairgounds 4401 S. Charleston Pike,Springfield,OHIO,45502 (630) 985-2097 - Buzz or Pixie Walneck
6/11/22 12:00 AM Ohio Flat Track Sport Center
Flat Track Racing Weekend! Short Track Saturday - Sign In 1pm-4pm, Meeting 4:45pm, Practice 5pm HALF MILE SUNDAY: Sign-in 9am - 11am, Meeting 11:15am; Practice 11:30am; HEATS 12:45pm $10 Gate, Under 12 FREE unless Racing. Race Entry Fee: $35 Regular, $50 Money Classes. Ohio Flat Track Sport Center 8088 County Highway 71, Harpster OH edjerew@gmail.com
6/11/22 12:00 AM Nightfall Car/Bike Show
Northeast Ohio has plenty of night time cruise ins, but no shows. That's changing! Join us for a night full of fun! Awards for literally anything and everything. All types of vehicles/ motorcycles welcome. Entry is $10 whether you show or not. Don Tequila Bar and Grill 2593 Walter Green cmns, madison (440) 417-0195
6/12/22 12:00 AM Amber's Ride 2022 - Against Domestic Violence
A grassroots community ride aimed at creating awareness and support for those who have had to cope with domestic violence. 100% of the proceeds from the ride and event will go towards the Domestic Violence Project, Inc. Ride ends at the Dusty Armadillo, Rootstown OH Dusty Armadillo (330) 325-0647 3147 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown, general@dustya.com
6/14/22 12:00 AM Comet Bike Night
Motorcycles and Fun with Great People Every Tuesday at The Comet! The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave,Cincinnati,OHIO,45223
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6/16/22 12:00 AM 9th Annual FRABAAA Firehouse Run
Harley - Davidson 1213 Cincinnati Ave Xenia,
6/18/22 12:00 AM National Road Bike Show and BBQ Fest
The Annual National Road Bike Show and Ribfest is back and as popular as ever! Join us for a day of live entertainment, beer garden, bikes and more! Cambridge Main Street 123 Southgate Pkwy, Cambridge, (740) 439-2238
6/18/22 12:00 AM Unique Treasures & Gifts 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show
Thank a Veteran!! We will be raising money to create our care packages for our veterans in our local nursing homes. Vendors, Chinese Auction, 50/50 & food vendors. See you at the show! Trumbull County Fairgrounds 899 Everett Hull Rd, Cortland (330) 637-6010 trumbullcountyfair@gmail.com
6/18/22 12:00 AM National Road Bike Show and BBQ Fest 2022
One of SE Ohio's largest and longest running bike shows. Bands, BBQ, Bike Judging, Vendors and more. Half Throttle Saloon beer stand serving ice cold beer. 11am-7pm. Bike Registration starts at 11:30 until 1:30pm. Family Friendly and Pet Friendly. 819 Wheeling Ave,Cambridge,OHIO,43725 (740) 439-2238 - Lori W Jones director@downtowncambridge.com
6/19/22 12:00 AM NOAS Car and Bike Show
It will be at Yellow Dog Saloon and it is a benefit for Northeast Ohio Adoption Services.There will be pulled pork sandwiches prepared by Yellow Dog Saloon, sides, a t-shirt and a spot for your car or bike with registration. Yellow Dog Saloon 2422 Greenville Rd, Cortland OH Jeremy Gill 330-979-2889
6/25/22 12:00 AM Patsy's Run "Riding to Fight Cancer"
11th Annual Patsy's Run "Riding to Fight Cancer" Proceeds go to Research for a Cure! Tickets are $20 single/ $30 couple......... Patches to first 200 tickets sold. Contact Ken -Hurst 440-813-3729 or Carolyn Hurst 440-413-6776 Paadise Bay 414 Geneva Point, Roaming Shores, Ken Hurst 440-813-3729
6/25/22 12:00 AM Justin "Squeak" Waugh Memorial Ride
In remembrance of Justin, we will be taking a ride to Geneva-on-the-Lake to do what he enjoyed best, spend a few hours enjoying the area and hanging with friends. *** 100% of the money raised will be going into a trust fund for Justin's 3yr son Owen whom was unfortunately will have to grow up without his father.*** Salem Eagles #316 1844 N Ellsworth Ave, Salem, OH (330) 337-8053
6/25/22 12:00 AM Lima Half-Mile
American Flat Track is back in Lima, OH at the Allen County Fairgrunds Don't miss the Lima Half-Mile highenergy motorcycle flat track racing See website (below) for more details & tickets Allen County Fairgrounds 2750 Harding Hwy,Lima,OHIO,45830
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7/01/22 12:00 AM ABATE of Ohio 2022 Freedom Rally #26
ABATE of Ohio, Inc., Region 8 Freedom Rally is a weekend event featuring Live Bands, a Veteran's Vigil, a Freedom Ride to the Motorcycle Memorial in Hopedale, Bike Rodeo Games, a Bike Show, Tattoo Contest and more! Primitive camping available. Carroll County Veteran’s Park 2038 Brenner Rd NE,Carrollton,OHIO,44615 (330) 243-4273 - Tim freedomrallyregion8@gmail.com
7/09/22 12:00 AM Motorcycle Flat Track Racing
Amateur motorcycle flat track racing on limestone 1/2 mile horse tracks. 50cc, 65cc, 85cc, 250cc, 450 am, Open Am, Open Vintage, 30+, 50+, 60+ Open Singles, Open Money Van Wert Co. Fairgrounds 1055 S Washington St, Van Wert, (GATE 5)
7/13/22 12:00 AM Lucas County Vintage & Custom Bike Show
Thunder Roads Ohio will host a Customs and Classics Bike Show as a part of this year's LUCAS COUNTY FAIR at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee, Ohio. The RIDE-IN SHOW will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - with registration starting at 10am. As part of the Lucas County Fair, there will be THOUSANDS in attendance and PLENTY of things for those exhibiting to do. www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com ALL Makes and Models will be welcome. In addition to the Bike Show, TRO will be hosting a THUNDER ZONE vendor area showcasing motorcycle-themed vendors and exhibitors. For information on reserving space in this area, email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com Lucas County Fairgrounds 1406 Key Street, Maumee OH 43537
7/14/22 12:00 AM Ohio ALR ROMP 2022 (Ride on Military Pride)
Camping, Entertainment, Food & Poker Run American Legion Post 11 279 Canal St. Lancaster, OH 614-580-2288 2022ohioromp@gmail.com
7/15/22 12:00 AM Widows Sons State Rally 2022
Widows Sons Masonic Riders 2022 State Rally The Izzak Walton 29740 Blosser Road,Logan,OHIO,43138
7/15/22 12:00 AM Wauseon National 2022 Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet
Wauseon National 2022 Theme: Coney Island Bikes More than 700 vendors selling antique motorcycles and parts over 35 years old. pt to the races) Parking is $5.00 per vehicle Fulton County Fairgrounds 8514 OH-108,Wauseon,OHIO,43567 (812) 239-6324 punkyream@yahoo.com
7/16/22 12:00 AM 14th Annual Run to the Ohio Wall & Memorials - VETS HELPING VETS!
Come out for a day of fun, food, and friends. Ride starts and ends at the American Legion in Kent. Free admission to the MAPS Air Museum and Ohio Veterans Memorial Park. Proceeds fund the Veterans Homeless Initiative. Tickets are free! American Legion Post 496 1945 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH 44224 runtoohiowall.org
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7/16/22 12:00 AM Harley-Davidson and Relay for Life Night at the Shadybowl Speedway
Race fans it Harley Davidson and The American Cancer society Relay for Life night lots of action tonight bike show Raffels 50/50 T - Shirts and more . Bike Show, Ride your Harley in you and your rider get in the grandstands Free tonight Racing starts at approximately 6:30pm with dashes& heats Features to follow bike trophies awarded at intermission on track. Shadybowl Speedway 9892 Flowing Well Rd., DeGraff OH 937-585-9456 ryoung2444@gmail.com
7/19/22 12:00 AM Comet Bike Night
Motorcycles and Fun with Great People Every Tuesday at The Comet! The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave,Cincinnati,OHIO,45223
7/21/22 12:00 AM SBC2C - Triple Nickle Ohio Ride 2022
Triple Nickel Ride w/ Street Bikes Coast 2 Coast! Hocking Hills Cabins 14801 Burcham Rd., Logan OH
7/22/22 12:00 AM Rockin' Coshocton 2022
Hosted by the Coshocton County Fair Board - ROCKIN' COSHOCTON is a celebration of Off-Roading, Riding, Rockin' and LIVE MUSIC! It's a party for anyone that likes to get out and explore the open road, track, and trails! OBSTACLE COURSE on the track for JEEPS, ATV's, SxS's and bikes... DAILY RIDES for Jeeps and Bikes! LIVE MUSIC DAILY! BIKE SHOW! RACING! Email us at Info@RockinCoshocton. com Coshocton County Fairgrounds 707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton OH 43812
7/22/22 12:00 AM AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2022
This is America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, national championship vintage racing in numerous disciplines and unforgettable fun everywhere, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is one of the must-do motorcycling events. Racing, Swap Meet, Entertainment, Wall of Death, Vendors, Raffles, Refreshments and a Whole Lot More Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 7721 Steam Corners Rd,Lexington,OHIO,44904 (800) 262-5646 sgotoski@ama-cycle.org
7/23/22 12:00 AM 8th Annual Logan's Heros Poker Run
Our 8th Annual Logan's Heroes Poker Run benefit is the biggest and best poker run around! We stop at Veteran's clubs and all proceeds benefit local Veteran's. The bar will open at 9am, first vehicle out at 11am with a police escort, and last vehicle in at 5pm. The Max Bar and Grill (740) 385-1819 922 W Hunter St, Logan
7/24/22 12:00 AM 11th Annual MOM Poker Run
11th Annual MOM Poker Run benefiting Camp Quality "Letting Kids With Cancer Be Kids Again". *100 mile ride *BBQ Dinner with Live Band *Grand Prizes - Browns Tix, TV, Liquor Basket *Auction Baskets Join us on our mission of "Changing Lives, One Ride At A Time" Emidio and Sons Banquet Center 48 E Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls MOM Foundation 330-406-4666 themomfoundation@gmail.com
7/29/22 12:00 AM Rubber City Tattoo Invitational.com
Live tattooing, seminars, contests, music, & vendors! Family friendly! John S. Knight Center 77 Mill St. Akron, OH Tony Urbanek 330-234-9094 info@rubbercityinvitational.com
BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS A GOOD LAUGH NOW AND THEN...
An angry wife was complaining about her husband spending all his free time in a bar, so one night he took her along with him. "What'll you have?" he asked. "Oh, I don't know. The same as you I suppose," she replied. So, the husband ordered a couple of Jack Daniel's and threw his down in one shot. His wife watched him, then took a sip from her glass and immediately spat it out. "Yuck, that's TERRIBLE!" she spluttered. "I don't know how you can drink this stuff!" "Well, there you go," cried the husband. "And you think I'm out enjoying myself every night!"
A woman is in an accident while she's pregnant. While in a comma she has twins (a boy & a girl). When she woke up she asked the doctor were her baby was. The doctor said she had twins but her brother named them. She replied,"My brother is an idiot I wonder what names he gave them. Anyway what did he name the girl?" "Denise", replied the doctor. That's not so bad."What about the boy", she finally asked. "Denephew"
A small boy was lost at the beach, so he went up to a lifeguard and said, "I've lost my dad!" The lifeguard said, "What's he like?" The little boy replied, "Beer and women!" A farmer and his brand new bride were riding home from the chapel in a wagon pulled by a team of horses, when the older horse stumbled. The farmer said, "That's once." A little further along, the poor old horse stumbled again. The farmer said, "That's twice." After a little, while the poor old horse stumbled again. The farmer didn't say anything, but reached under the seat, pulled out a shotgun and shot the horse. His brand new bride raised all kind of hell with him, telling him, "That was an awful thing to do." The farmer said, "That's once."
A new dentist set up in a small town and quickly acquired a reputation of being the latest kind of "Painless" dentist. But a local chap quicky disputed this. "He's a fake ! " he told his mates. "He's not painless at all. When he stuck his finger in my mouth I bit him - and he yelled like anyone else.
Investment Advice
If you had bought $1000.00 worth of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now be worth $16.00. With Enron, you would have $12.50 of the original $1,000.00 invested a year before bankruptcy.. With WorldCom, you would have less than $4.00 left. If you invested $1000.00 with Bernie Madoff you would have $0 If you had bought $1,000.00 worth of Budweiser (the beer, not the stock) one year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the cans for the 10 cent deposit, you would have $215.00. Based on the above, my current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle
Smartie
"If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up" said the sarcastic teacher. After a long silence, one student rose to her feet. "Now then young lady, why do you consider yourself an idiot?" inquired the teacher with a sneer. "Well, actually I don't," said the student, "but I hate to see you standing up there all by yourself."
A guy walks into a bar, orders 12 shots and starts drinking them as fast as he can. The bartender asks, "Dang, why are you drinking so fast?" The guy says, "You would be drinking fast, too, if you had what I had." The bartender asks, "What do you have?" The guy says, "75 cents."
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