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Some of the best rides were just going in a direction and turning around when I was half-way through the allotted number of days. I've found all kinds of cool stuff just riding the backroads.
If you're a planner ... then go here to plan the roads away from the interstates:
I have done alot of traveling in the cage but riding the bike around will be a new adventure. Ohio seems pretty big to ride around in and on a bike it will be a challenge. Yeah no hardcore biker gear but the pipes can be loud when you jump on it hard. I take it easy going off lights and have had state boys sitting next to me and never got a glance. I have to harden my candy *** up for long rides
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