Welcome Paula. Always nice to have more folks taking an interest in
cycling and GOBA. GOBA is easily doable, if you're at least a little
self-reliant and ride enough, like at least a couple hundred miles, in
the months before it starts. The many repeat riders attest that it's
a lot of fun.

Buried in the registration page of COP's GOBA website is "The Way to
GOBA," everything you need to know about going on GOBA the first time.
It's at http://www.goba.com/about/waytogoba.htm

It's very useful information, except for the part that says to limit
your luggage to 5 pounds. I believe they meant to say 50 pounds.
It's surprising how little you really need. There's even a suggested
packing list at the end of the article.

Aside to website maintainers: this link should be included in the
"About GOBA" section. People who have not yet decided to go may not
look in the registration section.
-DaveK

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "Paula Balazs" <pfpbalazs@...> wrote:
>
> Hello GOBA Group members!
>
> Introducing myself. I`m a recreational bicyclist. Trying to get out
> on my bike more. I mostly ride on the Tow Path or other bike/hike
> trails. I`m thinking about possibly trying GOBA in 2007. Looking for
> information/tips for first-timers/training tips, etc.
>
> I`m looking 4-ward to getting acquainted with other group members.
>
> Paula Balazs
>