Author Topic: Team Central - MO. IL. IN. OH. Get up on the pegs! (Read 90129 times)

Popwood · « **Reply #275 on:** March 29, 2011, 06:25:48 PM »

Yup, everything on schedule. I spoke with C'villechopper last night and IT is spending a few days in Charlottesville, VA at his place. The next handoff is this weekend in West Virginia. It's likely going to be a tough ride for both C'ville and Silverback, who's planning to make the trip from Lexington, KY to the mountains of WV and back on the same day. C'ville doing the same. It's unseasonably cold around there and rain, maybe snow, is possible in WV. Let's hope they get dry weather at least.

Popwood · « **Reply #276 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:39:02 PM »

At the risk of being annoying, where the heck is everyone? The silence is deafening!! The ride plan hasn't gotten anywhere for at least a month, maybe more. Our hand-off may still be weeks away (like six to eight). bit there is so much of a gap between "thoughts" and "real plan" that it's becoming worrisome.

Tell me if I'm too anxious and chill-out, or if the lethargy is looking like a problem. Grant you, the weather has been crap in the mid-West and it doesn't feel much like biking, but still . . .

Raef · « **Reply #277 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:05:08 PM »

I have been thinking about it some, but I have been very busy at work for the first time in a couple years, it seems to be some what of a distraction. Damn having to feed kids and pay bills

I don't think the route is all that important as long as we lock down meeting places dates and times and that really can't be done with any certainty till the day gets a little closer.

I have only ridden my bike once this year I need to get it out change the fluids and clean it up.
I have not mentioned it to the wifey yet but depending on when it hits chi town I was thinking of riding up spending the night and riding back through Indy and maybe to Ohio, I only live about 45 minutes from union city Ohio

Mark

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #278 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:32:48 PM »

Last I saw, Team Central Rockies is planning to hand it to y'all on 5/15. With that in mind, what date will you be giving it to Team Mid Atlantic?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #279 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:54:12 PM »

I'm thinking we'll be out of Colorado and into Oakley in W. KS on Sun 5/8 or Mon 5/9 at this point. One more full day and we could make Topeka. I haven't touched base with Richard Backus at Motorcycle Classics about meeting up at their place yet. I'm expecting that to happen Tue 5/10 or Wed 5/11. I do have a day's wiggle room at this point.

We're planning on meeting up with Don R in Topeka then he'll head back with the eastern KS guys and Godzilla. I have to be back for shoulder surgery Mon 5/16. Can't put it off past that date due to pending divorce. She is the one with the insurance. It was originally scheduled for 4/11 but I didn't want to take the chance of trying to ride 2000 miles 3 weeks afterwards. What the hell, the doc can wait, Godzilla won't have to

Steve F · « **Reply #280 on:** April 01, 2011, 06:39:50 AM »

Although I'm not on the "official list" yet, I would like to be part of the ride from the Chicago area to INDY (if that's the planed route and weather permitting since the bike refuses to run in rain

).
I'm troubled with the idea of having to ride all the way to INDY, and turning around and riding back....or should I ask the wife to follow in the pick-up and offer the possible road-side assistance for any members that may need a lift to the destination should something happen. I'll probably be spending the night in the Indy area before returning home.
Steve F

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #281 on:** April 01, 2011, 12:58:06 PM »

Quote from: Steve F on April 01, 2011, 06:39:50 AM

Although I'm not on the "official list" yet, I would like to be part of the ride from the Chicago area to INDY (if that's the planed route and weather permitting since the bike refuses to run in rain ).
I'm troubled with the idea of having to ride all the way to INDY, and turning around and riding back....or should I ask the wife to follow in the pick-up and offer the possible road-side assistance for any members that may need a lift to the destination should something happen. I'll probably be spending the night in the Indy area before returning home.
Steve F

Oh yeah you are!

rider #259

GammaFlat · « **Reply #282 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:44:26 PM »

Quote from: Steve F on April 01, 2011, 06:39:50 AM

Although I'm not on the "official list" yet, I would like to be part of the ride from the Chicago area to INDY (if that's the planed route and weather permitting since the bike refuses to run in rain ).
I'm troubled with the idea of having to ride all the way to INDY, and turning around and riding back....or should I ask the wife to follow in the pick-up and offer the possible road-side assistance for any members that may need a lift to the destination should something happen. I'll probably be spending the night in the Indy area before returning home.
Steve F

Hey,

zzPete has offered "support vehicle" services. It sounds like his availability will be good around then. He's in Chicago. If I am not riding, I will also be available for support. Both of us have trucks, tools, SOHC4 experience and possibly parts. I'll talk to Pete but I imagine we could cover a lot of ground West of Chicago and South to Indy with our trucks. I HOPE I'm not in a support role but right at this moment, my bike is in a million pieces. I endeavor to be on the ride. Even if my K6 does not make it, I may change gears and grab my K7 or K8.

Regards,
John in NW Indiana

MasterChief750 · « **Reply #283 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:19:30 AM »

looks like a plan so far so good. got the bike running just need to get it road worthy and all that jazz

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #284 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:06:27 PM »

Hey Team Central!

I'm looking for a list of where Godzilla will be sleeping while in your care. Do you have a list of overnight locations? I did a quick scan of your thread and couldn't pull one together,

Thanks!!

05c50 · « **Reply #285 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:12:18 PM »

It seems like I'm stuck in between TEAM CENTRAL and TEAM MID ATLANTIC. But while in my care, Mr G will be sleeping in Greensburg, Pa after a casual ride from the eastern Ohio line.

.........................Paul

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #286 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:21:37 PM »

Yes, If I am home I could offer lodging for up to 3 in beds or 5 on beds and couch. I buy the beer and steaks. I do work out of town a lot and my 60 year old wife would not be comfortable if I was not home. Thanks Dan Whalen 5633499090

Group Leader Ron............The above is the Waleman reply for accomodations near Davenport Iowa if the timing is right.............I'll get out of the middle and let you decide your ride plans.

Don R · « **Reply #287 on:** April 02, 2011, 09:56:59 PM »

I've almost got the racecar ready for paint so I'll have a little more time to spend here. It's like a reality show with deadlines, setbacks and anxious sponsors but no paulie to yell at. I got the surgery done on my left hand and the stitches are out. I rode some tonight and it went well so both hands are healing OK.

I've sent some PM's to some of the mo and downstate il guys. This has developed a little as I've gone through it so forgive me, I've tuned it a little. POSSIBLE and TENTATIVE plan.

Pick up handoff in Topeka, if we do lunch at MC classics mag that will send us off in the afternoon on route 50. I have a possible crash spot near Sedalia so that may be an overnighter. Then from there continue on 50 to Jeff. City and then 94 toward the St. Louis area for an overnight stop. Then north on 47,79 and 61 to Keokuk,crossing into Illinois going up the great river road through Quincy stopping overnight in the Quad cities area. (Galesburg for me) Rally point near Davenport Ia on I280 at the Giant Honda warehouse? Then north on 84 to the Illinois lincoln highway IL 30, 2 and 38, east toward St. Charles for lunch, on to Chicago and the handoff. So far this route will involve as many as possible that spoke up. Input? How about Rally points?
If I start on 5/10 or 5/11 that makes a possible handoff to Chicago on sat 5/14 or sun 5/15.

Then- chicago to indy speedway 1 day, indy to cincy 1 day, agreed, Indiana riders?

Then the Ohio leg, cincy ,dayton, columbus, toledo, cleveland and to youngstown and pa handoff?

Popwood and Masterchief? Is this the route and what is the time frame?

We need a rally point for the handoffs and each stop also.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #288 on:** April 03, 2011, 07:35:23 AM »

Good stuff Don!

So is this what we're looking at for some dates and overnights? The miles listed is on the low side (Google Maps shortest route, but what fun is that??)

Tue 5/10     Handoff to Team Central - Topeka, KS
Tue 5/10     Sedalia, MO        145
Wed 5/11   St. Louis, MO      190
Thu 5/12     Galesburg, IL        191
Sat 5/14     Chicago, IL        199
     Indianapolis, IN      183
     Cincinnati, OH      115
     Toledo, OH        268
     Greensburg, Pa      274
     Handoff to Team Mid Atlantic -

Don R · « **Reply #289 on:** April 03, 2011, 09:26:33 PM »

Yes, that's my best guess. Thanks.

I rode the 76F a little, it was better after I tightened the front axle caps. Just a reminder, if your bike's been apart to do a nut and bolt check before riding. I didn't and it could have been ugly.

Given this time frame, how many riders planning on the Missouri leg?

I guess the next move is to make a list of hand-off locations and people to take Godzilla and etc to the next stop.
I've got Topeka to Chicago.
Gamma flat, are you taking delivery in chicago?
Indy handoff, or at least meet-up, Volunteers?
Is anyone riding all of Ohio?, Volunteers?

MasterChief750 · « **Reply #290 on:** April 04, 2011, 07:31:57 AM »

i should be able to get the 19-20 off at work might have something to do on the 21st but i dont think that should be an issue tenatively i can be in cinci on the 19th 19-20 eve in toledo then the 20 head to cleveland? need dates when it will get to indy and when it will get to cinci

GammaFlat · « **Reply #291 on:** April 04, 2011, 07:44:02 AM »

Quote from: Don R on April 03, 2011, 09:26:33 PM

Gamma flat, are you taking delivery in chicago?
Indy handoff, or at least meet-up, Volunteers?

I would love to be the handoff guy in Chicago. I am attempting to make sure my schedule is clear. So far it's good and I'll be more certain this week. One thing is for sure.. A weekend handoff is more likely to work better for me.

Don R · « **Reply #292 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:15:32 AM »

Breaking news just in! I have a Super Comp points race at Route 66 raceway in Joliet on the 14th. My crew may be able to take the tow rig and I can ride there. Depending on how it works out I may be able to do both. Maybe a rally point too?

MasterChief750 · « **Reply #293 on:** April 04, 2011, 12:19:32 PM »

any way we could get it from chicago on the 15? then start on ohio the following weekend?

GammaFlat · « **Reply #294 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:26:14 PM »

I think Godzilla has a mind of his own and we might just have to wait for him.

I imagine there will be holdups along the way. If the holdup ends up being a week, I'm bummin'. I'm out of town some of those days.

Popwood · « **Reply #295 on:** April 04, 2011, 05:38:04 PM »

I continue to follow our group and watch with particular interest what happens in Indiana with regard to Ohio hand-off. I'm pretty sure we have a couple Cincinnati riders (me being one). I've seen nothing from a Dayton rider, I believe there are a couple Columbus riders.

Masterchief, if you come to Cincy for a handoff and head back to Toledo, then handoff to Cleveland (who wants to hand off to Pennsylvania), that will leave out Columbus. Maybe Indianapolis delivers to Dayton (Cincinnati can go there for the handoff) and proceed to Columbus who then heads toward Toledo to handoff to Masterchief, who takes to Cleveland. I've been saying for weeks the plan between Indianapolis and Ohio is way up in the air and based on ideas put forth three months ago by riders we've not heard from since. We need to go with what we know and who is actively engaged here and now.

MasterChief750 · « **Reply #296 on:** April 04, 2011, 06:17:59 PM »

sounds good to me, imay or may not be in culver indiana on the 21st of may so i might be following godzilla for a while. i have to vacation days to burn at work and il be more than happy to use them for this. might need some place to crash along the way though

Don R · « **Reply #297 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:58:15 PM »

I agree, it's been very quiet. I'm planning to just do missouri and illinois myself and if anyone can join in, Fantastic. My big brother has some health issues, I'm hoping he can make the ride with me. I talked to part of my race team and got an offer to drive the rig to Joliet if I end up on the bike that week. I don't usually drive so they should be OK.

IndyFour · « **Reply #298 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:33:48 AM »

Chris here from Indy checking in. Yes, I'm still planning to ride. I've been holding off chiming in here mostly because of the uncertain arrival date of Godzilla. I'm fairly confident that's he going to get here later than once thought....so I'm pretty sure there will be no weekend conflicts for me.

I tend to agree with Raef above.....as long as our state handoff points are set, the actual route through IN will work itself out (depending on who participates).

@ GammaFlat: as I understand it, you are picking up in/around Chicago and planning to ride to Indy (or further)?

Maybe if we have an Indiana "midpoint" set somewhere in Indy for those riders here in and around the city (me included) can join up....I think the Indy Motor Speedway was thrown out there earlier as a possibility. That would make for a good photo op and is easy to get to being on the West side of the city.

@ Popwood: I personally don't care if the IN/OH handoff point is Cinci or Dayton. It's about the same distance for us. I think that Cinci was originally thrown out there because BrownBomber wanted to participate. Have you heard from him? The route to Cinci is probably a bit more interesting/scenic to ride, but then again Dayton is probably closer for Raef to get back home.

Thoughts Hoosiers?

modzsquad · « **Reply #299 on:** April 05, 2011, 10:01:12 AM »

Still looking to ride from Cincy toCleveland maybe Sharon,PA depending on the handoff date! I also have a friend interested in the ride. He has a Honda 750 but not a SOHC $:-\$

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Author Topic: Team Central - MO. IL. IN. OH. Get up on the pegs! (Read 90129 times)