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I know of at least 3 CA posters here that are in Ohio. I'm 45ish minutes north of Columbus, right in the middle of a glacial plain extending at least 75 miles in every direction. Near me are two good roads. One is about 3 miles long, the other is OH 315 going from Delaware off of US 23 and continuing to I-270 in Columbus. Really beautiful road that has the Olentangy river winding beside it for a decent length. However it does get choked with traffic and there are few passing zones. Other than these two roads, there is nothing I know of. Long, straight, and flat roads. The best you can get are gentle sweepers. I also don't know anyone that rides. Or at least anyone I'm confident in riding with. Bunch of squids mostly. In my years of riding, I've never ridden with anyone else and I'd like to change that. Especially so if they can show me a good road. Other cool motorcycle related poo poo in Ohio:
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Jun 19, 2014 11:26
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42 from Cincinnati to Columbus is a designated scenic road, along with 62 heading northeast from Columbus. Both of those are a great ride with some nice views. Amish country up near Massillon is a gorgeous place to ride as well, and Lehman Brothers Hardware is cool to visit--it's basically an Amish Walmart with everything from propane powered refrigerators to diy soap ingredients. The best roads I've found so far are down in the Hocking Hills region. I just went on a ride down there last weekend with my cousin, and it was spectacular. You might check out Mohican State Forest just east of you--that's a great place to explore. Just north of that near Cleveland is Cuyahoga National Forest, which is something I've been wanting to visit for ages now. If you like dirt, Wayne National Forest, Tar Hollow, and Danville are my favorite places I've found so far. Up in Danville there's everything from "unimproved" county roads to abandoned roads to some great hill climbs, creek crossings, atv trails, etc. There's an active Ohio forum on ADV rider that organizes group dual sort rides if you like to push yourself. There's another dealer in Columbus worth mentioning, Ohio Motorcycle off Cemetery and 270. It's not quite Iron Pony, but they've got a good parts/service counter and I've gotten good referrals from them when they didn't have obscure stuff I was looking for.
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Jun 20, 2014 00:25
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Head over to the Coshocton area and pick a road, most around there are fun.
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Jun 20, 2014 01:33
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Whelp, I think we're officially done it chaps... we've finally got Ohio all figured out now. There sure are roads 
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Jun 20, 2014 02:16
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Possum Run Road--Richland County Western terminus: Ohio 13 @ I-71 exit 169, entering the Super Wal*Mart parking lot:  Eastern terminus: Ohio 95 near Pleasant Hill. Several miles long, not exceptionally twisty or challenging but one of my favorite rides. Streetview shot
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Jun 20, 2014 03:48
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OSU_Matthew posted:You might check out Mohican State Forest just east of you--that's a great place to explore. Just north of that near Cleveland is Cuyahoga National Forest, which is something I've been wanting to visit for ages now. Another decent road is 314 going from around Galion to Mansfield. Not very curvy but a hell of a lot better than most things around here. Are there any decent events or shows coming up that anyone is aware of? I'd like to ride some bikes and look at some bikes with goons I gotta say. Does anyone have any experience at Mid-Ohio?
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Jun 20, 2014 08:13
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Coming from Painesville up in the very northeast corner of the state, it's a good 2 hours to any decent roads, even Rt 164. Anyway, make sure to say a prayer tomorrow (6/21) for those crazy bastards taking part in the Lake Erie Loop. 650 miles, 4 states, 2 countries, 1 day.  It doesn't sound like much until you take a look at the "race" classes:
I enjoyed the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days (7/11-7/13) when I stopped by for a day a few years back, but I've always enjoyed looking at vintage motorcycles I don't personally have to fix. Iron Pony is also going to host the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club's show & swap tomorrow (6/21) from 10-4.
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Jun 21, 2014 00:10
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SimplyCosmic posted:Iron Pony is also going to host the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club's show & swap tomorrow (6/21) from 10-4.
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Jun 21, 2014 00:24
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Most of you are probably already aware of these roads, but here are a few more route reports I wrote. Rt 78 - Backbone of Ohio's Dragons Rt 800 - Curves, Hills and a River Ferry Rt 174 - Slow Ride for a Sunday
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Jun 21, 2014 02:38
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OSU_Matthew posted:Just north of that near Cleveland is Cuyahoga National Forest, which is something I've been wanting to visit for ages now. I picked up a DR200 a few months ago and have been itching to make a pilgrimage to Wayne National this summer, any tips for when it should be the driest/most rideable?
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Jun 21, 2014 02:57
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Double postin' because I totally killed the thread. Anyone going to the AMA vintage days at Mid-Ohio today?
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Jul 11, 2014 15:19
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astrollinthepork posted:I don't know what the trails for motorcycles are like, but I can say that Archer's Fork Loop is the best trail I've ever been on second to the Alum Bluff trail in GSMNP. Way the hell out in the middle of nowhere. The trail head is literally an old cemetery off a gravel road. Zaleski State Park has a great backpacking trail you should check out--tons of interesting things to see on it, and the park even provides water at all the designated campsites. MonkeyNutZ posted:I picked up a DR200 a few months ago and have been itching to make a pilgrimage to Wayne National this summer, any tips for when it should be the driest/most rideable? drat, that's what I get for slacking on the forums--that vintage track meetup sounds like it woulda been fun to hit up. If you've got a DR200, you should check in with the ADV rider Ohio thread... they post up frequent dual sport rides. What's everyone's favorite spots to moto-camp within the state?
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Jul 18, 2014 23:06
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I live in Cincinnati so given the option I don't exactly choose SW Ohio to ride in, that said if any of you guys are ever down this way I'll show you the fun roads in NKY. My grandparents have land in Adams County so I've ridden around the edge of the good roads in SE Ohio too, it's not bad if you can get to them.
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Aug 6, 2014 16:33
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The Cleveland Mods vs Rockers ride will be going on this Saturday, August 9th, for those who enjoy vintage bikes. There's usually more than a few modern, but oddball bikes, joining in as well. I no longer have my '73 CB350F, so I'm considering throwing in with the scooter riders this year.
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Aug 8, 2014 04:58
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I have no opinion on Ohio.
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Aug 8, 2014 11:00
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The Cleveland Mods vs Rockers ride made me a hypocrite. For years, I have silently raged at "cruiser parades" taking up a lane and holding up traffic, only to participate in the exact same thing with 70+ vintage bikes and scooters. "Road Guards" on old scooters from the 70s and 80s rolling through downtown Cleveland is a bit surreal.
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Aug 10, 2014 20:36
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Cool, an Ohio thread. I'm northeast Ohio but I travel all summer from week to week. Next week is Labor Day and I really can't get away that week but the following week I'll be in St.Clairsville and them Old Washington the week after that. I have my Ktm 990 and my Drz 400 if any one wants to meet up for a ride.
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