A good friend of mine asked my help in creating awareness of a charity ride for the American Cancer Society in August. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride crosses Ohio from...
I bring an old, rather small towel. They dry faster and use less space. I guess I am not so picky since it does not bother me to use the same towel all week,...
I haven't ridden GOBA since 2001, but one little tip that I remember is to make sure you have small bills. Some of the local food stands (churches, schools...
Good idea. Another idea I to consider is that with the enormous popularity of cell phone, iPods, digital cameras and other rechargeable equipment, it is...
Why not buy a good solar powered charger. I would suggest the units that have built in batteries. All you do is find a place on your bike that is open to the...
Concerning Tents. Do we really need a ground cloth with the modern tents? Several times on GOBA, I haven't used a ground cloth and never got moisture through...
If the ground cloth is bigger than the tent bottom, it will cause more problems. The ground cloth should be a couple of inches smaller so the rain water runs...
The main reason I use a ground cloth is to keep the tent clean. It's easier to roll up a dirty tarp than a dirty tent. Plus if something happens to the tarp...
I forgot to mention, small bills also come in handy for tipping the volunteers that help unload the luggage trucks. Often you see the local Boy Scouts or high...
... number ... cutoff is always around 3000 give or take. hopefully the economy does not hurt this years attendance. I find this to be the cheapest and most ...
I read someone's blog about a past GOBA they had participated in. I was wondering how the "Truck Showers" work. Cost? PRIVATE or old gym shower style? ...
The ground cloths are really to protect the bottom of the tent from abrasions and keep them cleaner so they last longer. In fact, if your ground cloth...
Airpipe, you can bring your own folding chair if it is the canvas kind in a bag and it will fit in your luggage. Many people do. Check out message number 6467...
The shower trucks are nice. They always have hot water and private stalls. The downside is that often there are long lines, often longer than one hour wait. In...
I am planning on doing GOBA this year. I've started training and I think I'll be able to do the ride by June. But I am quite overweight. Do riders come in...
ALL shapes and sizes,if you are already training you will do fine. Try to get to where you can do 2 or 3 50 milers in a row, that way you will enjoy the tour...
I am not over-weight, just under-tall. Gary ... In the beginning, GOD created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 America Bless GOD -- No virus found in...
I agree with Sally. Start getting some 10- to 20-mile rides during the week. On the weekends, gradually build up to where you can do two 50-mile back-to-back...
You will see all shapes and sizes on GOBA, so you'll be fine, aslong as you keep up training. Also, I'm guessing you haven't done GOBAbefore, so if you are...
The highest tech in ground cloths is curretly Tyvek. It is tougher than plastic, and lighter in weight. I know several people who put their ground cloths...
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