Rambling Beyond the Pavement
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Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Southeast Ohio Ramble 2024
Beyond The Pavement
On Thursday, loaded up the bike and headed out towards Waldo.
Fried Bologna sandwich, yum!
On through central Ohio on the backroads
Passed a covered bridge no longer over water…
More backroads…
Getting closer to Marietta
Made it to the hotel- 5 ½ hours, 201 miles
Met up with friends and off to dinner at Wings, Etc next door
Friday morning, and had a lovely group of friends to go on an adventure with!
And off we go to explore off the pavement
The merry crew smiling after the first of many fun roads!
Beautiful roads, beautiful trees, just tootling along, enjoying the breeze
We contemplated crossing the river here; but we didn’t, water was too high.
These bikes are outstanding in the field…
Woo hoo!!!!
The road of water crossings was, surprisingly, not as wet as I had expected or hoped.
There were some… and they were still fun!
Passed a covered bridge…
GEESE!
Yes!! Now THAT’S what I want for a water puddle!!!
Deep enough that it rained down on me as I went through!
My new favorite road in the area!!
Pulled over for a bit of a break.
Had a “spicy kitty” pass behind us on the road we had just ridden
Had a rider with a slight oops…
And then another…
Both riders are okay and made it home!
Some nice roads in the back country…
Back to the hotel- 5 ½ hours and 100 miles.
Bike was dirty, that shows a fun day of riding!
Walked to the Mexican restaurant for dinner with friends.
3 margaritas later… this cup made me laugh!
Decided Saturday morning to load up and head home. The day was going to be wet, and Sunday didn’t forecast for anything better. Passed some bicentennial barns
Stopped at the Big Musky Bucket
Backroads were wet, but still enjoyable
Swung through Centerburg, and found the Geographical Center of Ohio
Was about to be intercepted by some hard rain…
Almost home, fairly dry, and another storm in the distance
Trying to race to the garage before the wall of water hits
Safe in the garage- 5 hours, 215 miles
Oh, and the day early made it so I was able to watch the Kentucky Derby Saturday evening- WOW!
And didn't have to rush around on Sunday evening, because I had forgotten to prep and make some horseshoes before I left, and I had these horses to shoe on Monday morning...
A wonderful, albeit short, weekend of riding and hanging out with friends. Some much needed therapy.
Beyond The Pavement
On Thursday, loaded up the bike and headed out towards Waldo.
Fried Bologna sandwich, yum!
On through central Ohio on the backroads
Passed a covered bridge no longer over water…
More backroads…
Getting closer to Marietta
Made it to the hotel- 5 ½ hours, 201 miles
Met up with friends and off to dinner at Wings, Etc next door
Friday morning, and had a lovely group of friends to go on an adventure with!
And off we go to explore off the pavement
The merry crew smiling after the first of many fun roads!
Beautiful roads, beautiful trees, just tootling along, enjoying the breeze
We contemplated crossing the river here; but we didn’t, water was too high.
These bikes are outstanding in the field…
Woo hoo!!!!
The road of water crossings was, surprisingly, not as wet as I had expected or hoped.
There were some… and they were still fun!
Passed a covered bridge…
GEESE!
Yes!! Now THAT’S what I want for a water puddle!!!
Deep enough that it rained down on me as I went through!
My new favorite road in the area!!
Pulled over for a bit of a break.
Had a “spicy kitty” pass behind us on the road we had just ridden
Had a rider with a slight oops…
And then another…
Both riders are okay and made it home!
Some nice roads in the back country…
Back to the hotel- 5 ½ hours and 100 miles.
Bike was dirty, that shows a fun day of riding!
Walked to the Mexican restaurant for dinner with friends.
3 margaritas later… this cup made me laugh!
Decided Saturday morning to load up and head home. The day was going to be wet, and Sunday didn’t forecast for anything better. Passed some bicentennial barns
Stopped at the Big Musky Bucket
Backroads were wet, but still enjoyable
Swung through Centerburg, and found the Geographical Center of Ohio
Was about to be intercepted by some hard rain…
Almost home, fairly dry, and another storm in the distance
Trying to race to the garage before the wall of water hits
Safe in the garage- 5 hours, 215 miles
Oh, and the day early made it so I was able to watch the Kentucky Derby Saturday evening- WOW!
And didn't have to rush around on Sunday evening, because I had forgotten to prep and make some horseshoes before I left, and I had these horses to shoe on Monday morning...
A wonderful, albeit short, weekend of riding and hanging out with friends. Some much needed therapy.
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
That DS ride looked like a ton of fun. I couldn't figure out what the "oopsies" were, but the important thing is they are safe.
I know you have experience with a DRZ - how do you compare it to the KLR?
I know you have experience with a DRZ - how do you compare it to the KLR?
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Apples to Oranges? At least in my eyes.
Each bike does what I want it to do.
No way would I have been able to ride the DRZ down to here, but I would have been able to ride the "black diamond" hero section; that I didn't ride on the KLR. So they serve different purposes for me.
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Where's Waldo...... did you find him?
Kentucky Derby, that's the MotoGP of ponies, right?
Kentucky Derby, that's the MotoGP of ponies, right?
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Your video popped up in my YT feed last night; loved it...particularly the end, lol! Great report!
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
All I saw was Fried Bologna which reminded me of my grandmother and the screen went blurry.... I'll be back when you fix that.
Awesome report as usual Julie!
Awesome report as usual Julie!
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Thanks for leading us on a great dual sport / adventure ride!
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Great ride report as usual. Great seeing you.
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Love it. Cool seeing what you've done to the new KLR. Lots of added touches. Looks great!
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
I figure it's less I have to wash.... Not that I've ever washed this bike though....
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Very nice report. Like the video...don't want to get shot
I know that feeling on a new road.
I know that feeling on a new road.
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It's too deep, this is a bike not a canoe.
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I was thinking the same thing. Where’s Waldo?
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Re: Rambling Beyond the Pavement
Nice ride report Julie. I didn't know you got a pic of the Bob cat. Nice. I already replaced my broken clutch lever and installed a set of Tusk hand guards, so hopefully I don't break another lever. Although now I have spares in the trunk. I got an ex-ray and have 2 broken ribs. ugh.
Even with the broken thing it was a lot of fun and thanks for leading us off road. It was a blast. Can't wait for next time.
Even with the broken thing it was a lot of fun and thanks for leading us off road. It was a blast. Can't wait for next time.
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Sorry to hear about the ribs Art. I hope you aren't in too much pain. Heal quickly! Loose gravel on sharp turns isn't exactly confidence inspiring.
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Waldo is a quaint little town that has 3 bars, a beer distribution warehouse, an ice cream stand, and no stop lights...
But one of those bars serves a famous fried bologna sandwich and delicious homemade fruit pies and cream pies (which I should have gotten instead of the onion rings).
It's definitely a town that would be easy to pass by and never realize the goodness that is on that corner.
No cell reception in the building and a cash only establishment, but friendly faces greet you when you walk in.
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Dang, sorry to hear about the ribs! Glad to hear the bike is fixed and you're ready for the next ride.Road Runner wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 6:57 am Nice ride report Julie. I didn't know you got a pic of the Bob cat. Nice. I already replaced my broken clutch lever and installed a set of Tusk hand guards, so hopefully I don't break another lever. Although now I have spares in the trunk. I got an ex-ray and have 2 broken ribs. ugh.
Even with the broken thing it was a lot of fun and thanks for leading us off road. It was a blast. Can't wait for next time.
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