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...
The best advice to become a better bicycle rider is from a professional racer and world champion from Belgium who said "ride lots". The next best advice is...
I'd wait to cut the sleeves shorter (on the cheap rain coat). There are some relatively cold days in May. You can always trim them off with a small pocket...
I almost always take a Gore-tex rain coat and usually "make do" with polypropylene tights on my legs if rain is probable. If it's a real down-pour and cold...
Have traffic density studies been done? (Well I'm sure they have. What are the numbers?) I haven't been bothered by the traffic density levels between C'ville ...
My daughter runs cross country, is a snow boarder, and has prom on TOSRV weekend. TOSRV isn't a priority to her. Every generation has its' popular sport. How...
I know I'm a complete newbie at this, but there's no way i'll be able to live in my house if I'm not home by Mother's Day. If there's anyone else coming back...
... 2008 will be my third TOSRV, and my first since 2005. So far, I have around 750 miles for the year. 57 tomorrow, and a century targeted for the 26th. I'll...
... Funny it was just the opposite in my house. There was no way I would be able to live in the house unless I took our son with me to TOSRV and gave the Queen...
Unless your have already heard from Mom about missing Mother's Day, it may not be an issue. My Mom and Mother in law both think that the ride is great and that...
From my past experience there was a ham radio club that sent Mother's day Greetings to people's mothers who signed up for it at one of the rest stops. I came...
Get riding. I have 1500 miles in so far. This year TOSRV is a training ride for The Tour of Colorado, which is the last week in June. This is my 12th TOSRV,...
Well, in 1994, my Mom died the day before the ride,unexpectedly. My father and brother were adamant that I do the ride. So I did. Seemed surreal then and now...
... Just a friendly reminder. Less than two weeks to evil pancake guy! (although my understanding is it will probably be a different person making the cakes on...
My Significant Other will be riding at least the 1/2 TOS with me for the first time. We are planning on camping, but if anyone knows of a motel opening, I'd...
... the ... have ... been ... out ... and ... I have ridden about 20 TOSRVs, the first in 1981. I have seen a couple of wild crashes due to out of hand pace...
i did tosrv in 06 and had opted to stay in the gym. i quickly realized what a mistake that was and somehow my girlfriend found me a room on the east side of...
... I have to give a great big "So Say We All" to this one. Last TOSRV I did (2005), I was alone, kinda chasing my friends. Three guys got behind me, drafting....
... the first time. We are planning on camping, but if anyone knows of a motel opening, I'd snag it. If you or anyone you know is not able to make it this...
From: "J.T." <stockton12201220@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:49 AM In 1993 my buddy and I rode our first TOSRV at 17 years old. We rode from...
COMMUNICATE - Be sure to communicate what is going on. Not every rider or club follows the same paceline etiquite as you. Remember that not all communication...
If you have never drafted or joined a paceline before TOSRV then save learning these skills for your next ride with a few experienced friends. TOSRV is not the...