I have a Burley Piccolo for sale, excellent condition. It's a 6-speed and comes with the rack, hardware and owner's manual. Asking $285. I can e-mail a photo...
I have pulled kids in a trailer multiple years, and have never had any problems with the routes or the kids. The biggest problem I have ever had was hills and...
No kidding! I am upset...I just got new shoes/pedals for my baby and I wanted to try them out!! Also got my number...1230, funny I think I've been this number...
Looks like 75 a week are coming in. My 1217 came yesterday. ... From: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:gobagroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jtkirt2002 ...
We got out official numbers last week, I think 1101, 1102, and 1103. As I posted before, we will be on our triplet tandem. I recently received an e-mail from...
Hi all, I have a few questions and hope you don't mind my asking. I am thinking of doing the GOBA tour for the first time but am concerned about my fitness...
Welcome to the group! I have done 11 GOBAs and I have never followed GOBA's training plan. Maybe I can offer some advice/help. I make sure to get out when I...
Matt, I'm no health expert, but I was over 230 and have spent a lot of time on the bike trimming down. I have completed three GOBA's now, and it has helped my...
Another GOBA newbie here... this will be my first year out on the trip, and I've got a question for the veterans out there: How often does it rain during GOBA?...
If you are concerned about health conditions that might prevent you from training well, you should talk to your doctor about how much effort and training is...
Most of the time when it rains, it does so in the mid-late afternoon and then clears up again. I have ridden in the rain though, it is just part of the...
I agree...plan on getting wet, but stay warm. Bring a rain jacket. Pack an extra pair of socks if you like in a baggie and put that in your jersey if your...
The first two years I went the only significant rain was at night. It made for a pleasant relaxing night, as long as your tent is fairly waterproof. Making...
I bought and wore full rain gear-a jacket and pants. I got wet from sweat but I did like that my feet were dry. without pants (& I was one of the very few who...
Last year, my daughter (7) and I took shelter in a ditch during a lightning storm. Then a few miles down the road we hung out in a farmers barn for about an...
Hey Goodoldfriend, You've been getting lots of good advice from seasoned GOBA riders. Do you ride the Little Miami Trail often? I live near Lebanon and also...
Hi Joots, I might be, but I'm doing Florida Safari later this month. Maybe in May? I would suggest starting a new thread (subject) if you want people to...
Joots, Yes I am getting a lot of good advice and ideas. Thanks to all. Keep the "cards and letters" coming. I rode some of the trail years ago, a section from...
Hi all, This is my first post and it sounds like you all are a very good group. This is my second GOBA - my first was in 2003. I didn't finish but I plan to...
TJ, You might talk to your doctor in order to get a stratagy for eating during an indurance type activity. That said, I've Bonked a few times but never to...
I would carry small snacks on the bike with you at all times. Bonk is that miserable, weak dizzy feeling you get when you run out of energy. A seat in the...
What's been said before is good advice. I personally would avoid the Goo and Goo like products because of their processed sugar content instead relying on...
Hey, Goodoldfriend, I really wouldn't worry too much about being able to do GOBA because of your conditioning. I did my first GOBA when I was 59 and I wasn't...
I rode GOBA 2 years ago, and one thing that you don't have to worry about is running low on food or drinks. Each ride had 3 rest stops with food and drinks...
Hey, Onya, that reminds me of a journal I read in crazyguyonabike.com. This rider did a coast-to-coast ride and said he didn't do any pre-ride training - he...
Hi all! Short introduction to myself… I was in GOBA 2002 and 2003, once with a cousin and the last time with my wife. I had a blast and can't wait to...
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