Let's go racing, racing, racing, racing..... The bike tour went to witness the motorized bikes this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. We scaled back the activities this year and only watched the Saturday races (races are Saturday and Sunday). As with everything these days, the economy seems to have hit this event as well. What was normally a packed area for vendors and bike manufacturers, it was cut back dramatically this year as some of the major bike producers weren't even in attendance. Chuck and Mark have been coming to this race for years and know quite a bit about the riders and the venue. They both commented that some of the name riders have moved on and that the venue is taking a turn for the worse in recent years. It wasn't all doom and gloom though as it's all about watching the cycles and we did get our fix for that. I am not much for watching a race on television but in person, you really do get an appreciation of how talented these riders are. While it probably doesn't do it justice, I attached a small clip of the cycles going through the "S" curve. We did witness a few wipeouts but nothing too major.
After the races, we took a nice back road ride to the hotel and on the way stopped for a cold beverage at Buck's Place in Nevada, Ohio. There isn't much in Nevada except Buck's and some good local flavor.
The weekend wouldn't be complete without a dinner stop at the Steer Barn restaurant in Upper Sandusky, Ohio (see attached Mail Pouch picture). We eat here every year and it never fails us. The food and service are always outstanding. You get the garlic toast, the relish tray (bogue by me, loved by others), the salad, and an outstanding entree. I was really feeling crazy and got the chicken.
We took the back roads home this morning and saw the real America, away from the freeways. There is a beautiful ride just outside of Toledo along the Maumee River. With my iPod throwing some Seger, Clapton, and Priest tunes in my ears, I had a tear in my eye with the scene.
It was good hanging with the fellas.
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