Another thing about GOBA that is often overlooked is the great job that the routemeister and his assistants do. The route is well marked (in addition the the...
While the bike mechanics, or "wrenches";, do emergency repairs at no charge (at least on the road), they are not averse to accepting tips, which they usually...
I have also done 13 GOBAs, as well as numerous other week-long tours. A common remark I get when I tell people about riding my bike around or across the state...
I bought videos a couple of times in my first few years on GOBA, but found them pretty boring and not worth the $27 or whatever they charged. They were mostly...
At the beginning of GOBA (and TOSRV), I always stop by my favorite shop's mechanics and give them a $5 tip before I even start riding. I call it insurance - I...
I am renting my Bed & Breakfast out during the 2012 GOBA. It is enroute, and exactly in between Ashville and Washington Court House. It is opposite the Deer...
Thanks, Ned. I really appreciate it. But I'm getting my bootie kicked by the guy from NY. He must be tapping into that NYFD union thing. If other Ohio...
greasing the wheels as it were... ________________________________ From: Sharon Bouchonville <sharon.bouchonville@...> To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com ...
Hello- I am new to GOBA, just discovered the adventure. I would love to ride this year, but I don't know anyone who will be riding. Any suggestions on how to...
I did my first GOBA two years ago, and I was on my own, too. I found that each day I quickly ended up with riders who liked the same pace as me. It's easy to...
I have met a fair number of folks doing GOBA on their own. With two to three thousand folks, your not going to feel alone. It's pretty easy to sit down and...
Thanks Ron, You make me smile. From: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:gobagroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Fogle Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:16 AM ...
From East Coast to West Coast by a very precise schedule! For years now, we've watched these kids ride their road bikes past us on Hwy 84 headed from Santa Fe...
I am new to GOBA this year - riding solo! So excited to meet others that love the outdoors and cycling. I have a question about towel, chair service - should I...
Hi - fifth-year rider here, The towel service is awesome, so nice to have a clean towel and no need to try to dry one, which might not be possible. I always do...
I always bring a small, bagged chair that fits in my duffel. And I bring my own towel as I do not want to spend that much to rent one. Bring a thin one that...
A word on outlets. We travel with a surge protector, which takes up one plug but gives us the opportunity to plug in multiple devices in one place without...
My daughter and I will be driving up to Ohio from New Orleans. This will be our 4th GOBA. We were wondering if there is anyone from the South that would be...
Hello again from new GOBA rider, I need to buy a lock for my road bike and notice there are so many options. I have a weird down tube that is not round but...
Hello new GOBA biker! I have yet to take a lock on GOBA... We may not be the Hell's Angels, but we're still bikers. Maybe not quite as intimidating as other...
To have a GOBA week experience with less stress & fussin and just more fun relaxing: - Are there any clubs/individuals/organizations that offer tent rental...
At some, but not all, locations, there are local groups that will haul your gear to and from campsite and luggage truck for a small donation, mornings and...
