I found a motel near the bicycle trail and just 3 1/2 miles to downtown London (closest to the High School). It is the Cordle Motel (740) 852- 9520. Location...
What's most important? Be open to adventure and have FUN!!!!! GOBA is a blast. :-) Regarding your specific concerns: Noise 1 - port-a-pots: Definitely keep a...
One thing that I haven't seen mentioned yet is sunscreen. If you don't want a "GOBA/Bike rider" tan, you should have a heavy sunscreen or long pants, keep in...
Sunscreen would never have occurred to me because I have a "bike rider" tan even in February. It's a running gag with non-riding friends who laugh about it and...
My wife and I are attending our first GOBA. We have a plan and I am interested in your opinion on the flaws in our plan and any suggestions you can make. We...
Wow - sounds like a very generous offer - wish I was doing GOBA this year! And believe me, people ALWAYS appreciate having a ride to things after the day's...
Hi Maureen: Well, lots of problems again - not Mike's mom, but my mom this time. She's been in the hospital 4 times since Feburary - had some pretty serious ...
Did you ever see that email photo of the group of people on the beach and you can tell what sport they do by the white tan lines? Be proud of those tan lines,...
I am taking my 7 year old daughter on GOBA.. One of my concerns is the showers. I know that they have truck showers and showers in some of the schools..I have...
If you are waiting and she seems to be taking too long, you could always ask someone who is coming into or ready to leave the women's shower to look and ask...
When we arrived at GOBA on Saturday I had my daughter wait outside so I could run inside the mens side to see how it was layed out. I then came out and...
Message text written by INTERNET:gobagroup@yahoogroups.com ... showers. I know that they have truck showers and showers in some of the schools..I have been...
Hook her up with a mom in line with another 7 year old girl. Goba mom ... From: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 8 May 2006...
I know there are a few Masons on staff and who ride GOBA. The first night we are in Circleville on Wednesday, June 21 is the stated meeting of Pickaway Lodge...
Hi, I'll be riding the GOBA alone, would like to find a companion rider of similar speed and interests. I am experienced in long distance cycling. I ride a...
No matter how fast or slow you ride, You will find folks on the road to be with every day. Some who just slow a liitle to say hello, some who you ride with...
I registered my vehicle for the week as a car camper. I have a pick up with a shell on the bed. The plan was for this to be my sleeping quarters for the week....
Hello, I just started riding last summer. My husband & I have been riding the bike paths, but would also like to enjoy country roads. We live outside...
... I suppose carrying a paintball gun would be going a bit too far. But seriously, they pose a real threat to your safety. Even if they just want to play,...
Well folks, I grew up on a farm and used to ride my bicycle everywhere. I have been chased by LOTS of dogs. Taking pepper spray could be a bad idea in my...
I've been riding for quite a long time. I use "HALT" . You can get it at any bike shop. In my experience as soon as you spray them they stop dead in their...
My best idea is what I do, I carry a spray can of "Halt" ( Spray Dog Repellent). Postal carriers swear by it all times. Also go on Http://www.nashbar.com and...
I carry "halt" also but fortunately have never had to use it. Usually a loud, stern, deep voiced "NO" or "GO HOME" takes care of it. John Ruth Ann Reiner...
Last year was my first GOBA. I only remember 1 dog chasing us. Some of the other riders yelled at the dog to "Go Home." They were very forceful and loud and...
I have done 4 gobas and never had an incident with a dog. I saw Goba personal go to a house where a loose dog had been reported. So it seems to me that they...
One person in our group has an air horn she uses against chasing dogs. I have not had any problem for quite a long time. Gary L. ... In the beginning, GOD...
"Usually a loud, stern, deep voiced "NO" or "GO HOME" takes care of it." I agree... I'm a pretty loud guy and I wait until they get close, then lean down right...