Last Minute Details for Marietta Ride

Friday, Sept 30
Depart Bob Evans in Macedonia promptly at 10 AM. Come early for breakfast.
Lunch at the Muddy Miser in Zanesville – 12:30 PM
Dinner on your own in the evening – Las Trancas Mexican at the strip mall next to Microtel is good

Saturday, October 1
Depart from Microtel promptly at 9 AM – we have a…[Read more]

Corrected link for Day 2 Route:  Marietta 2022 Day 2

GPS Routes for Marietta Ride:

Marietta 2022 Day 1 — This route begins at Bob Evans in Macedonia, goes to the Muddy Miser in Zanesville for lunch, and then takes SR 555 to Marietta. The route is about 5 hours actual riding time.

Marietta 2022 Day 2 — This route takes state and county highways in West Virginia, heading east and south of Marietta…[Read more]

REMINDER:  Marietta Weekend Ride, September 30 – October 2

If you are planning to participate in the Marietta Weekend you should make your room reservation soon. Microtel still has rooms available at $85 for a double – call 740-373-7373 and tell them you are with the Cleveland BMW Club. Any rooms not reserved by August 30 will be released.

I’ve…[Read more]

I am amazed! In all the years I followed the issues with servo ABS brakes on the forums, including how to remove the ABS/servo pump (a complicated job to do correctly), I never once saw mention of a non-ABS retrofit kit for the brick K12s. I just talked to Gene and he told me the “kit” consists of 2 brake lines that by-pass the ABS system. He’s…[Read more]

Bill, thanks for the great reports from the Isle of Man TT. They make me feel like I am there myself, taking in the sights and sounds, the excitement and suspense.

We’re looking forward to your in-person report at our July club meeting. Safe travels!

June 10 – from Bill Penney

Confirmation overnight that the roads would be closed at 10am followed by a 2 lap Supersport race at 10:45 to be followed by a 2 lap sidecar race at 12 and the main event of the week, the Senior TT at 2:15.

Once more Andrew and I chose to view the racing at Ballacrane as it was really close to the riders, offered food…[Read more]

June 9 – from Bill Penney

No racing today due to clouds over the mountain, initially, followed by typical island drizzle which guaranteed cancellation.
<div>So had a lazy day during which our hostess took us for tour around some less touristy parts of the island one of which was a prehistoric gravesite at the southern most part of the island.…[Read more]

June 8 – from Bill Penney
<div>Today started with the results of heavy overnight rain, wet roads and advice that the first race of today, the Supertwins, would be delayed. You should understand that the whole circuit is made up of public roads so first a road closure time must be announced following which a start time for the race can be announced…[Read more]

The GPS/Basecamp User Group is coming up this Saturday, 10 AM to noon, at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library. If you intend to create your own route in Basecamp, and you have not already done so, now would be a good time to work your way through the New England Riders Tutorial (see top post). It’s probably not realistic to learn…[Read more]

Eric, your Garmin Nav IV should work just fine if you want to use it. The Nav VI is the most recent BMW badged model — it has been known to have problems with the screen but Garmin is good about replacing it. I’m not familiar with the regular Garmin models but I think there is a relatively recent one. Others may chime in on this.

I have a mount…[Read more]

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!

Thanks to the 14 club members who joined me (see post above) we had a marvelous weekend in Marietta. The weather was perfect Friday, a little rainy and cool on Saturday, and the same on Sunday, but the riding was great. In my group Ohio 255 seemed to be the consensus winner, with West Virginia 36 a close second. Dinner…[Read more]

MARIETTA RIDE UPDATES:

The ride will leave Bob Evans in Macedonia tomorrow, October 15, at 10 AM. Come early for breakfast.

Actual riding time for Friday and Saturday is approximately 4.5 hours.

Maps and GPS routes are available for download on the forum.

The current list of participants is posted on the forum. If your name doesn’t appear I’d…[Read more]

Ride the TAT on Saturday with Ed Desimone! Yes, Ed has volunteered to lead an adventure ride Saturday for those who like to get off the beaten path. The TAT (Trans Ohio Trail) goes through Marietta and Ed will be leading a ride going west to Nelsonville and north to Zanesville, however far the group makes it. Along the way the route ventures into…[Read more]