Paula,
My wife and I were first time GOBA riders this year. I consider it a
great experience. We have been into cycling for only 2 years and we are
in our late 50's. Bottom line is, if we can do this, so can you. We
live and trained in the Hocking Hills by riding every day possible for
15 to 20 mile trips and on the week-ends did 40 to 50 mile rides. We
started 2 months before GOBA. This proved to be enough training for us.
This year was supposed to be a rough GOBA year because of the rain. I
found this just added to the experience and was not really all that
bad. The ride is well organized and loads of fun. My suggestion is,
sign up. See you on GOBA 2007!

Don