Interested in a Marietta Weekend Ride?

[Dave WilsonParticipant]

Who’s interested in some great riding October 17-19? To Marietta area.

You can see some of the past rides here: https://bmwmoc.org/forums/search/marietta+weekend/ 

Please reply here or email/text me ASAP so we know if there is enough interest to arrange this event.

-Dave

[JOE SWARTZParticipant]

Dave I would Be interested  thanks Joe Swartz

[Roger ChaplinParticipant]

I am interested.

–Roger Chaplin

[Theunis J BothaParticipant]

Thanks Dave. I would be interested.
Theunis Botha

[Tim SmithParticipant]

I would be interested in this.

[KShrefflerParticipant]

Hi folks. I was disappointed that there isn’t going to be a Marietta “Wally Ride” this year so I thought I might put one together if there was any interest. Our old friend Steve Clarke always liked the fall Wally Ride and this month marks the second year of his passing, so I’m thinking of this ride as a bit of a memorial. I’ll start putting some details together and keep everyone updated via this forum topic. Here’s what I have so far: Start-meet on Friday, 10/17 at 9:00am at the Speedway at 1260 West High Ave. in New Philadelphia, take 250e to 800s. Take 800s to Woodsfield, head east on OH 78 out of Woodsfield, then take OH 536s to OH 7w, then to OH 255n, then ride OH 255n back up to OH 800n, break for lunch in Woodsfield, take 800s to 26s(w) to Marietta. On OH 536 there is a side road that goes to a park looking out over the Ohio River, a nice little stop. Microtel (506 Pike St.) in Marietta. Dinner at the Mexican place next door. Saturday, 10/18, 9:00am, rte.7e to the Hi Carpenter bridge to WV 2e to 16s to Barker’s One Stop in Smithville for a break, back on 16s to Gauley Bridge (the town, not the bridge) then back up to Marietta (route TBD). Dinner at Spagna’s Saturday night. Back home Sunday 10/19.  I called Microtel on Monday, 9/8 and they said they anticipated a lot of reservations that weekend because of Marietta College’s homecoming so best to make your reservations soon (I made mine on Monday).

That’s all I have so far, I’ll fill in the blanks as I work out the details. I’m not very good at Basecamp, so if anyone wants to build a route, please do. I left Saturday 10/18s ride kind of open intentionally. As long as the group isn’t too large, we can do some improvising on the way back from Gauley Bridge. Glad you guys are interested.

[WGingerichParticipant]

I’m so happy Kurt is leading the Marietta ride this year. New energy and new ideas are just what we need.

I remember well the first Marietta ride – Steve was an eager participant on his white F800GT. He brought his signature enthusiasm, dry wit, and trademark smile. I’m staying closer to home these days, but I’m hoping I can find a way to join you on the ride.

[PMitchellParticipant]

Good potential for me. However, my step-daughter is closing on a condo in Chicago and the closing date has not been confirmed in October. Since Linda & will be assisting in the move that is my “variable”.

Paul

[John AdamskiParticipant]

I would also be interested in this.  Thank you for organizing it

[KShrefflerParticipant]

Here are a couple of updates. I called the Microtel in Marietta and the manager told me the weekend of 10/17-10/19 is homecoming weekend for Marietta College. He still has rooms available but he advises to make reservations sooner than later. I’m making mine tonight. Also, Wally plotted the route in Basecamp and it put us into Marietta just after noon, so I’m going to tweek it a little to try and get more riding in on the way down. I’ll keep you posted.

Kurt

[KShrefflerParticipant]

Please note revisions to my post on the route down to Marietta and info. on Microtel. Better sooner than later with your reservations at Microtel. Thanks to Roger Chaplin for his suggestions for the ride down (in italics). Wally is working on a GPX file, I’ll notify him on the revisions (thanks, Wally).

[Duncan CooperParticipant]

IN !   Thanks for taking the lead on this!  There’s an Ohio U football game on Saturday. I may try to work this into a ride route: sort’ve a two-fer.

[Roger ChaplinParticipant]

I’ve reserved a 2-queen room. Anybody want to double up and split the cost, let me know. 330-361-9090.

[Richard FrantzParticipant]

I plan on going as is Duncan Cooper.  A room has been reserved at the Microtel Inn.

[Dave WilsonParticipant]

I got my room reserved as well

[MBelliParticipant]

I am and a buddy interested.

[WGingerichParticipant]

Here is the route for Friday’s ride down to Marietta.

[WGingerichParticipant]

Here is the correct link for Marietta 2025 Day 1.

[Tim SmithParticipant]

Got my room and excited for the weekend!

[Timothy BennettParticipant]

I am interested – checking hotels now.

[John AdamskiParticipant]

Tim Bennett, there is a Hampton Inn next door that has rooms available. It’s in the same parking lot.

[Roger ChaplinParticipant]

I have a 2 queen room. If somebody wants to double up and save some money, let me know. 330-361-9099.

[Timothy BennettParticipant]

I found a room at the Hampton on my second visit to the site. Unless something else of urgency comes up – I am in for the ride.

 

[Larry BloomenkranzParticipant]

I’m in! Looking forward to it!

Kurt – let me know if you need any help with anything.

Larry

[WGingerichParticipant]

Routes and GPS files for Marietta Ride Day 1 and Day 2:

Marietta 2025 Day 1
This ride departs from New Philadelphia, takes SR 800 to Woodsfield, SR 536 to the Ohio River and SR 255 back to Woodsfield for lunch, and SR 26 to Marietta.

Marietta 2025 Day 2
This ride takes WV 16 all the way from St. Marys on the Ohio River south to Gauley Bridge (35 miles north of Beckley), and returns to Marietta on I-64.

 

[KShrefflerParticipant]

IMPORTANT! Due to on-going construction on roads included in the first route for Saturday’s ride, a new route was created and posted to the “GPX files shared” section under the “About” tab in the club website. Marietta-Ride-2025-Day-2-Option.gpx is the route and Marietta-Ride-2025-Day-2-Option-Track.gpx is the track. Both files were posted by Mike Kanczak. Hope to see everyone tomorrow at 9:00 AM at the Speedway at 1260 West High Ave. in New Philadelphia.

[KShrefflerParticipant]

<span class=”w8qArf FoJoyf”> Reservations under Shreffler at 6:30 PM on Saturday at Spagna’s, </span><span class=”LrzXr”>301 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH 45750 <span aria-label=”Call Phone Number (740) 376-9245″>(740) 376-9245.</span></span>

[KShrefflerParticipant]

Wow, what a great ride! I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Please, send your pictures from the ride to Roger Pivonka at rjpivonka@gmail.com.

Can’t wait to do it again next fall.

Kurt

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