The route is :

  S-Logan
  S-McConnelsville
  M&T-Marietta
  W&T-Athens
  F-McArthur


In a message dated 11/20/09 6:15:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes:




Hey, just 3 days until the big announcement where the hill haters go "Aw
shoot (sp)!"if it is hilly and "Alright!" if it is not, and the hill lovers
go  "Alright!" if it is hilly and "Aw Shoot" (sp) if it is not.

Folks that  don't like hills just hate the question, "Did you make that
hill?" They would  feel better if they use my definition of "making a hill". I
say you made it if  you continue to hold on to your bike whether you are
riding or walking. If you  pick up your bike and throw it in the ditch, then
jump up and down and cuss  and say, "I ain't doing this no more"!, you didn't
make it.

I was  really looking forward to becoming 65 because my old Dad told me
that when a  person got to be 65 everything was downhill from there. He lied.

Onyaleft







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Hey, just 3 days until the big announcement where the hill haters go "Aw shoot
(sp)!"if it is hilly and "Alright!" if it is not, and the hill lovers go
"Alright!" if it is hilly and "Aw Shoot" (sp) if it is not.

Folks that don't like hills just hate the question, "Did you make that hill?"
They would feel better if they use my definition of "making a hill". I say you
made it if you continue to hold on to your bike whether you are riding or
walking. If you pick up your bike and throw it in the ditch, then jump up and
down and cuss and say, "I ain't doing this no more"!, you didn't make it.

I was really looking forward to becoming 65 because my old Dad told me that when
a person got to be 65 everything was downhill from there. He lied.

Onyaleft

I would like to compliment the folks that produced the GOBA calendar this year.
It is of higher quality than years past. Job well done.

Onyaleft

Aw, I don't think I want to do that. It looks too easy to me.

Onyaleft

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, judys1124 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Check out this link....maybe we can get enough people together on GOBA and put
on a show like this!  ha ha
>
>
> http://www.flixxy.com/chinese-bicycle-acrobatics.htm
>

Well, let me tell you all.  Growing up we went on vacation to Callaway Gardens
in GA where FSU circus performed.
During the day they would teach everyone how to do "circus stuff" - high wire,
juggling, climbing that rope thing, how to land on the net from the catchers bar
AND you guessed it, the BIKE.  I learned how to ride 5 on a bike.  But of course
they had special bikes with the pegs on each side of the wheel (y'all probably
know the proper term).  We did all sorts of stuff on the bike.  We didn't do
hand springs off the bike or anything near as fancy as the video.

patty

-----Original Message-----
From: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:gobagroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Dave K
Sent: November 20, 2009 3:43 PM
To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [gobagroup] Re: Check this out

That's pretty amazing. I always wonder how you practice stuff like that - and
how many broken bones - before you get it right.
-Dave

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, judys1124 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Check out this link....maybe we can get enough people <snip>




------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

That's pretty amazing. I always wonder how you practice stuff like that - and
how many broken bones - before you get it right.
-Dave

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, judys1124 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Check out this link....maybe we can get enough people <snip>

I would guess that Judy meant this as a joke, you know, as in fun !
Anyway, I was impressed with what they did.
 I have troule sometimes keeping myself upright.
Ride safe,sally

--- On Fri, 11/20/09, Kenneth <kdraz19@...> wrote:


From: Kenneth <kdraz19@...>
Subject: [gobagroup] Re: Check this out
To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:21 AM


 



Much too dangerous, unless you have a group of cheerleaders who can practice it
to perfection. Even then, I don't believe GOBA would allow it for the potential
dangers to the performers and the audience.

--- In gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com, judys1124 <no_reply@.. .> wrote:
>
> Check out this link....maybe we can get enough people together on GOBA and put
on a show like this! ha ha
>
>
> http://www.flixxy. com/chinese- bicycle-acrobati cs.htm
>











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Much too dangerous, unless you have a group of cheerleaders who can practice it
to perfection. Even then, I don't believe GOBA would allow it for the potential
dangers to the performers and the audience.

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, judys1124 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Check out this link....maybe we can get enough people together on GOBA and put
on a show like this!  ha ha
>
>
> http://www.flixxy.com/chinese-bicycle-acrobatics.htm
>

Check out this link....maybe we can get enough people together on GOBA and put
on a show like this!  ha ha


http://www.flixxy.com/chinese-bicycle-acrobatics.htm

I live in Ohio, and my calendar arrived a few days ago. It's great, as always!

Dan, aka Tamale-Pop

Got mine last week.

Bill
Ft. Worth

On Nov 19, 2009, at 6:22 AM, Beverly Owens wrote:

> I received mine yesterday.
>
> Beverly in Ohio....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "richardA" <zgoofywon@...>
> To: <gobagroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:56 AM
> Subject: [gobagroup] Calendar
>
> > Has anyone received the new calendar yet?
> > I live in Illinois and am waiting impatiently by my mailbox.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
>



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I received mine yesterday.

Beverly in Ohio....


----- Original Message -----
From: "richardA" <zgoofywon@...>
To: <gobagroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:56 AM
Subject: [gobagroup] Calendar


> Has anyone received the new calendar yet?
> I live in Illinois and am waiting impatiently by my mailbox.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Has anyone received the new calendar yet?
I live in Illinois and am waiting impatiently by my mailbox.

Interesting, but where in Ashtabula would we be parking?  I think the fairground
up there is in Jefferson and I cannot come up with any place else in town for
that many cars....

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "N8SUZ" <aa039@...> wrote:
>
> Virginia Rider has to be full of it, since everyone has been begging for
northeast Ohio, here is my prediction.  ;-)
>
> Start - Ashtabula
> Sun/Mon - Mentor
> Tue - Aurora
> Wed/Thu - Warren
> Fri - Orwell
> Sat - Back to Ashtabula

I second that. I won't be going on GOBA anymore though, fallen in love with
RAGBRAI...maybe some year I can do both! Or maybe if it decides to go near
Athens, I'll go. Been a long time since they've had a hilly ride. It'd be nice
to ride down there; it's beautiful.

-Amanda




________________________________
From: Kenneth Drazdik <kdraz19@...>
To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 2:11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [gobagroup] Re: route countdown


Not everybody is begging for northeast Ohio. Count me as one of those NOT in
favor.

____________ _________ _________ __
From: N8SUZ <aa039@seorf. ohiou.edu>
To: gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com
Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 12:52:24 PM
Subject: [gobagroup] Re: route countdown


Virginia Rider has to be full of it, since everyone has been begging for
northeast Ohio, here is my prediction. ;-)

Start - Ashtabula
Sun/Mon - Mentor
Tue - Aurora
Wed/Thu - Warren
Fri - Orwell
Sat - Back to Ashtabula

--- In gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com, onyaleft9 <no_reply@.. .> wrote:
>
> Only 7 more days until we find out that Virginia Rider is full of it.
> I sure wish that would be the route.
>
> Onyaleft
>

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Not everybody is begging for northeast Ohio. Count me as one of those NOT in
favor.




________________________________
From: N8SUZ <aa039@...>
To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 12:52:24 PM
Subject: [gobagroup] Re: route countdown

 
Virginia Rider has to be full of it, since everyone has been begging for
northeast Ohio, here is my prediction. ;-)

Start - Ashtabula
Sun/Mon - Mentor
Tue - Aurora
Wed/Thu - Warren
Fri - Orwell
Sat - Back to Ashtabula

--- In gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com, onyaleft9 <no_reply@.. .> wrote:
>
> Only 7 more days until we find out that Virginia Rider is full of it.
> I sure wish that would be the route.
>
> Onyaleft
>







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Virginia Rider has to be full of it, since everyone has been begging for
northeast Ohio, here is my prediction.  ;-)

Start - Ashtabula
Sun/Mon - Mentor
Tue - Aurora
Wed/Thu - Warren
Fri - Orwell
Sat - Back to Ashtabula

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, onyaleft9 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Only 7 more days until we find out that Virginia Rider is full of it.
> I sure wish that would be the route.
>
> Onyaleft
>

Me too
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: onyaleft9 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:49:50
To: <gobagroup@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [gobagroup] route countdown

Only 7 more days until we find out that Virginia Rider is full of it.
I sure wish that would be the route.

Onyaleft




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Only 7 more days until we find out that Virginia Rider is full of it.
I sure wish that would be the route.

Onyaleft

Don,

I have important things to do after the ride, like EAT!!! In the 2008 ride, I
stayed at the Orrville YMCA, which was nice because you could get a decent
shower without standing in line. I also did a motel a couple of nights.

-- Mary Kay

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, onyaleft9 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Mary Kay,
>
> Showers? Dang, I have done 11 GOBAs and now I learn we are supposed to take
showers.
>
> Seriously though, there are usually alternatives for showers like gyms or
swimming pool showers. I probably use the shower truck less than half the time.
Also, timing is important. From noon to about 3, the lines are long. Actually, I
use the shower lines as a captive audience because I know that they can't walk
away when I talk to them. LOL. It is not like we have a lot of important stuff
to do after the ride.
>
> Don
>
>
>
> --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "ontopuhduhvoild" <ontopuhduhvoild@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm hoping it will be southwest Ohio because I am not overly familiar with
that area. But it looks like GOBA has had lots of good runs through there in
recent years, so I wouldn't bet on it.
> >
> > I'm from NE Ohio and went down to southwest Ohio for some biking this past
weekend. It was great! Liked the Miami trail from Corwin to Morrow. Also went
around Deer Creek State Park.
> >
> > I have to say though that the whole shower thing with GOBA is a huge
turnoff. I hope they order more showers or give people more options to get to
and fro some lodging options outside of GOBAville. I cannot stand to be stinking
like an old sock and then waiting an hour for a shower. My decision to go on
GOBA this year will be dictated by first, the route, and then the shower
situation.
> >
> > -- Mary Kay
> >
> > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@> wrote:
> > >
> > > there's always spectacular scenery on GOBA!
> > >
> > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 12:25 PM, Henry wrote:
> > >
> > > > Could we be talking about heart pounding hills and spectacular
> > > > scenery??
> > > >
> > > > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > because it's an awesome route=)
> > > > > R
> > > > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 12:18 PM, Henry wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > You guys are going to LOVE this year's route=)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Rachel
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > May I ask why???
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>

Well, I will tell ya. Old Virginia Rider is a spendid guy but don't believe half
of what he says and be really suspicious of the other half.

Onyaleft

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "stp6443" <paynedds@...> wrote:
>
> I know that GOBA's a stated camping tour. I also know that there are a
considerable number of riders who patronize motels, motels, B&B's, etc. Choosing
towns with no lodging turns away a significant number of riders who don't have a
way to distant lodging sites. Kinda makes one wonder why they'd do that when
registrations are coveted. If this is the route, it'll be the second year in a
row we'll ride in another state after 9 GOBAs.
>

We neither pitched our tent, nor stayed in a motel this past year. Every town
had at least gymnasium accommodations, and one had college dorm rooms. Mike

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "stp6443" <paynedds@...> wrote:
>
> I know that GOBA's a stated camping tour. I also know that there are a
considerable number of riders who patronize motels, motels, B&B's, etc. Choosing
towns with no lodging turns away a significant number of riders who don't have a
way to distant lodging sites. Kinda makes one wonder why they'd do that when
registrations are coveted. If this is the route, it'll be the second year in a
row we'll ride in another state after 9 GOBAs.
>

I know that GOBA's a stated camping tour. I also know that there are a
considerable number of riders who patronize motels, motels, B&B's, etc. Choosing
towns with no lodging turns away a significant number of riders who don't have a
way to distant lodging sites. Kinda makes one wonder why they'd do that when
registrations are coveted. If this is the route, it'll be the second year in a
row we'll ride in another state after 9 GOBAs.

Mary Kay,

Showers? Dang, I have done 11 GOBAs and now I learn we are supposed to take
showers.

Seriously though, there are usually alternatives for showers like gyms or
swimming pool showers. I probably use the shower truck less than half the time.
Also, timing is important. From noon to about 3, the lines are long. Actually, I
use the shower lines as a captive audience because I know that they can't walk
away when I talk to them. LOL. It is not like we have a lot of important stuff
to do after the ride.

Don



--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "ontopuhduhvoild" <ontopuhduhvoild@...> wrote:
>
> I'm hoping it will be southwest Ohio because I am not overly familiar with
that area. But it looks like GOBA has had lots of good runs through there in
recent years, so I wouldn't bet on it.
>
> I'm from NE Ohio and went down to southwest Ohio for some biking this past
weekend. It was great! Liked the Miami trail from Corwin to Morrow. Also went
around Deer Creek State Park.
>
> I have to say though that the whole shower thing with GOBA is a huge turnoff.
I hope they order more showers or give people more options to get to and fro
some lodging options outside of GOBAville. I cannot stand to be stinking like an
old sock and then waiting an hour for a shower. My decision to go on GOBA this
year will be dictated by first, the route, and then the shower situation.
>
> -- Mary Kay
>
> --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@> wrote:
> >
> > there's always spectacular scenery on GOBA!
> >
> > On Nov 8, 2009, at 12:25 PM, Henry wrote:
> >
> > > Could we be talking about heart pounding hills and spectacular
> > > scenery??
> > >
> > > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > because it's an awesome route=)
> > > > R
> > > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 12:18 PM, Henry wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You guys are going to LOVE this year's route=)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rachel
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > May I ask why???
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

I'm hoping it will be southwest Ohio because I am not overly familiar with that
area. But it looks like GOBA has had lots of good runs through there in recent
years, so I wouldn't bet on it.

I'm from NE Ohio and went down to southwest Ohio for some biking this past
weekend. It was great! Liked the Miami trail from Corwin to Morrow. Also went
around Deer Creek State Park.

I have to say though that the whole shower thing with GOBA is a huge turnoff. I
hope they order more showers or give people more options to get to and fro some
lodging options outside of GOBAville. I cannot stand to be stinking like an old
sock and then waiting an hour for a shower. My decision to go on GOBA this year
will be dictated by first, the route, and then the shower situation.

-- Mary Kay

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@...> wrote:
>
> there's always spectacular scenery on GOBA!
>
> On Nov 8, 2009, at 12:25 PM, Henry wrote:
>
> > Could we be talking about heart pounding hills and spectacular
> > scenery??
> >
> > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@> wrote:
> > >
> > > because it's an awesome route=)
> > > R
> > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 12:18 PM, Henry wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Rachel Renkes <rachel726@>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > You guys are going to LOVE this year's route=)
> > > > >
> > > > > Rachel
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > May I ask why???
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

:-)

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "peggy19220" <p-sands@...> wrote:
>
> Is below an announcement, or a speculation, or a wish or what?  I ask because
the official web site says the route will be announced on 11/23.
>
>
>
> --- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, virginiarider <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > GOBA 2010 route announcement:
> >
> > Sat--start town: Athens
> > Sun, Mon: McArthur (layover town)
> > Tue: Chillicothe
> > Wed, Thurs: Lancaster (layover town)
> > Fri: New Lexington
> > Sat--back to Athens
> >
>

It's most likely a wish, since the goba site says the official route will be
announced on Nov. 23, 2009.
www.goba.com

-Amanda




________________________________
From: peggy19220 <p-sands@...>
To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 12:38:04 PM
Subject: [gobagroup] Re: Countdown to route announcement


Is below an announcement, or a speculation, or a wish or what?  I ask because
the official web site says the route will be announced on 11/23.

--- In gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com, virginiarider <no_reply@.. .> wrote:
>
>
> GOBA 2010 route announcement:
>
> Sat--start town: Athens
> Sun, Mon: McArthur (layover town)
> Tue: Chillicothe
> Wed, Thurs: Lancaster (layover town)
> Fri: New Lexington
> Sat--back to Athens
>




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Is below an announcement, or a speculation, or a wish or what?  I ask because
the official web site says the route will be announced on 11/23.



--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, virginiarider <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
>
> GOBA 2010 route announcement:
>
> Sat--start town: Athens
> Sun, Mon: McArthur (layover town)
> Tue: Chillicothe
> Wed, Thurs: Lancaster (layover town)
> Fri: New Lexington
> Sat--back to Athens
>

I love it, can't wait

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, virginiarider <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
>
> GOBA 2010 route announcement:
>
> Sat--start town: Athens
> Sun, Mon: McArthur (layover town)
> Tue: Chillicothe
> Wed, Thurs: Lancaster (layover town)
> Fri: New Lexington
> Sat--back to Athens
>

GOBA 2010 route announcement:

Sat--start town: Athens
Sun, Mon: McArthur (layover town)
Tue: Chillicothe
Wed, Thurs: Lancaster (layover town)
Fri: New Lexington
Sat--back to Athens