Hey everyone! Just wanted to say hi to all the riders and tell you about the great morning snack stop on June 20th. It's the first stop of the trip, and it...
My GOBA partner just bailed on me and I am looking for someone to ride with this year. I am a 47 year old female and ride a touring bike at a 14 mph pace. I...
Carol
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May 12, 2004 10:37 am
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Hi---This is my 12th GOBA and I would like to be able to ride with someone. I've ridden the last several rides by myself and would like some company this...
Good luck Sandy, I was looking for someone to ride with, but my pace is only 13/15 MPH. Have fun! ... From: kay_45042 [mailto:kay_45042@...] Sent:...
Carol
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May 17, 2004 9:57 pm
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This is my first ride on goba.I am currently looking for a tandem.I am 6.0 215pounds,my wife is 5.5 140 pounds.I was wondering if anyone have any suggestions.I...
Look for a shop that sells alot of tandems so they will have more than one style to try out. Take a test ride long enough to determine if you will be able to...
Hi, I may have friends that are wanting to sell their tandem. Try emailing them to see. tmbr@... Sandy ... __________________________________ Do you...
I have some items for Sale, which can come handy on GOBA. All Sales are Final All Items are Used but in good Condition Delivery/pickup can be arranged for...
When you get to Medina check out THE ROSE www.therosetheater.com which is an intimate theater that presents live music and comedy. It also has a full service...
I received this request from Mike Abrams of the Ohio Bicycle Federation. He is directing this at Mr. Householder's constituents, but I don't think it would...
Hi all, I brought my daughter on GOBA for five years (she's 17 and can't come this year), and now I'm getting ready to bring my nine year old son, Remy, on his...
There is a group arranging to meet up which has been discussing this on the Smartgroupd site. Try reading that board and this will be already in progress. ......
Hey all I am riding on my first GOBA trip this year and have a few questions for you all. One, on average how much extra spending cash should I bring. Two,...
Oooh, good questions! I've done 14 GOBAs. Some hints: No Rubbermaid - it is unwieldy and may fall apart before the week is over. Bags are not treated gently....
Whoops - 3rd question. There aren't usually any no-cost food stops. I think there may have been one or two put on by private groups at one time or another,...
... cash ... Also ... lol, the one time i unloadedd the trucks, we all where accualy having a contest to see who could throw the bag the farthest, lol. Also, I...
If you can believe it, we bought our one duffel bag for the very first GOBA and are still using it! Had to have it patched - hole wore through it from ...
I forget the name of the town, but this year, we camped at a place (had a pond in the center) and right when i got our bags over, and laied out the tent to get...
Yeah - something similar happened on the first GOBA. We hit Wilmington, and there had been a big storm. The bags had been considerately placed under large...
I've been using a wheeled duffel for a few years now. Last year the end split out from being tossed off the truck, as the wheeled end is rather stiff. So I...
Thanks for the good info, i didnt know if they were gonna have oranges/bananna's ect. at rest stops like other biking tours. As far as security goes, will the...
No problem! Yeah people generally look out for one another, but I believe bike locks are a must. Don't forget - not everyone on the campgrounds is on GOBA....
The GOBA web site provides a fairly good description of the towns and the ride however I was looking for elevation data. Is this information usually provided?...
I know there will be the "healthier" type of folks there that look down on others for partaking in a few beers, will there be a good place to go out and have...
... Craig, et al, Yes, this information is usually provided; it somehow got dropped from my to-do list this year. The 2004 route topological profile, along...
Jay and Amy, You know you have to replace those "carbs" lost during the day, ask for Carol and I will lead you to the bars. I already checked out the bar in...
Carol
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Jun 3, 2004 1:55 am
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You know what they say, man can not live by bread alone.... Save another stool for me. Dave, BigLotsBear ... day, ask for ... bar in New ... save me a...