I agree that 3000-some riders is more enjoyable than when the ride had twice that many. I'm a little concerned about the decline though because it's young...
3,000 is the ideal number for this ride. I have done some huge rides out west, most notably Seattle to Portland (STP) and the 8-9,000 people is ridiculous....
I miss the old days when there were a lot more riders. For me, it was exciting seeing and riding with a very diverse and eclectic mass of riders. I love...
I agree, TOSRV at 6,000 riders was a rush. And for the participants and the vendors it was also the idea that this was biggest bike event in the U.S. I'm...
The decline in TOSRV ridership can be attributed to a rainbow of factors most of which has been illustrated by many perceptive contributors to this forum. And...
Richard is right on w/ this one. I just got into riding last year and rode TOSRV last year for the first time too. It was great. However, riders are their...
I just started cycling last summer for recreation and I just got my girlfriend a bike a few weeks ago as well. I was thinking of having us both do TOSRV this...
Mike, i'll let the bicycle EXPERTS talk about training. I'll fill you in from the ham(amateur) radio side. We provide communications for injured riders,...
It's certainly possible and the time to start getting ready is right now. Plan on a short ride, maybe ten miles this weekend. Wear whatever clothes you like...
I live in the country because that is how I grew up, and I don't farm. Frankly I am glad I don't live next to an apparent jerk like you in a development, if...
Mike, I attached a couple of files that are training schedules for century and double century training. If you have access to a local bike club I would...
If you are thinking of doing TOSRV for the first time this year and your girlfriend has not even ridden at all for a while, keep the half TOSRV in mind. If you...
Joe, thank you very much for your volunteer work. Because of you and all the other ham volunteers, we TOSRV riders have a much safer trip. Giving up your...
Mike, one thing I can recommend that always seems to be overlooked is using anti chafing lotion. Most bike stores carry a product called Chamois BUTT'r. I've...
Seat time is important and the 70 mile buildup is a good way to get that seat time. If you can get a 50 to 70 mile ride in before, that should suffice. You...
Seems no one is talking about the benefits and trials and tribulations of drafting. A big ride like this invites drafting for better and worse. Usually not a...
We've been getting a lot of precipitation this month in central and southern Ohio. And as we get hit with another round of heavy rains today, I got to thinking...
Frank, I have completed TOSRV in the rain and wish I had better equiped myself for those conditions. The absolute gear is a breathable fabric rain jacket and...
i did tosrv 06 with no rain gear. the last 30 miles on sunday was about 52 degrees and full on rain. my shoes were full of water. gonna have rain gear this...
An absolute must is full fenders. Without that a large quantity of water gets picked up by the front tire and dumped right into your shoes. The water off the...
Rear fender is essential, front not so much. Also the back fender protects your rack bag if so equipped. Interestingly I still haven't got any fenders, they...
Even if you stop riding and take shelter until after the rain storm hits you are not gauranteed free from getting wet. The road surface water. Fenders used...
... Don't think of it as riding all "day" in the rain, instead think of it as riding all "weekend" in the rain! Here are my gear choices for rainy, cool spring...
Hello All. This will be my first TOSRV and I need some guidance! Is there anyone who may be passing through erie on the way to Columbus? I certainly will pitch...
We're a month out and, thanks to crappy weather, I'm way behind on training rides. How are the rest of you doing. Long range forcast for TOSRV weekend is...
... I have >600 miles logged thus far with 75 miles logged last Sunday. Plan to log 80 this Sunday. This will be my second TOSRV. Jane Doe predicts 72 and...
I've been struggling with the weather too but I've managed to sneak in about 260 miles so far which is way up from last year before my first TOSRV. On the...
I was able to get 240 miles in March anticipating my 1st TORSV. I'm trying to adjust to a new Bianchi and starting off too hard! April isn't cooperating so...
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