This will be my first TOSRV on a recumbent. I'm a little concerned about how I'll do on the larger hills with this bike. I've always been a strong hill climer...
TOS seemed to be 90% flat, so the few hills won't kill you if you are a little slower than on your upright. I am not a 'bent rider but a friend is. He SCREAMS...
Re: recumbents I don't ride one, but there are quite a few on the tour. The toughest hill is Schoolhouse Hill south of Chillicothe, but it's really not too...
I have ridden 4 TOSRV, but this will be my first on a ‘bent. TOSRV is not hilly at all, but I am from New England where we have lots of hills. I’ve ...
I have ridden TOSRV for many years since the 1970's and find the hills (only found between Chillicothe and Waverly) to be a pleasant change in a long ride....
Harry, I moved from New England (Ayer, MA) to Ohio last year and I am planning on doing TOSRV for the first time this year on my recumbent. I hope to see you...
to cm_baker --- I'll be on a Strada also. Hope to see ya on the tour! - -- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "cm_baker" ... recumbent. ... TOSRV ...
I'm having a hard time getting motivated to train...I was out today, but otherwise it has been unseasonably cold and wet here. Saturday, the forecast says...
This will be my second time for tosrv, but my first overnight. I am chosing the camping option. Can anyone tell me what I need to bring and if my wife can...
Learn to love it!! If you plan for bad weather, it aint so bad. After getting drenched in TOSRV 89,(started in downpour) I bought a Gortex suit the next year...
The Gore-Tex sox (often sold a sox liner) is what made all of the difference for my feet. Also, Perl Izumi long finger gloves - super light and super warm. ...
Dear Neoncardinal2000, For information about camping, check the TOSRV website under "Information" and under that "Saturday Night Shelter." If you are camping,...
I know what you mean - I've been out a few times this year, but it was always hard to get started in 47 degree weather (my lower temp. limit). But once I was...
What kind of refreshments are provided at the stops? What's available to drink? Water? Sports Drinks? Is there usually plenty or does it run out for those...
Craig, you need only bring yourself: TOSRV is America's longest progressive dinner, or lunch, (an old tagline) We used to get dinner included but those days...
Jeff; To get motivated, make sure you ride with a group - one of your own or do club training rides. When I lived in Columbus, they used to do AYH rides in...
Craig, You will find a good variety of food and drink at all the food stops along the TOSRV route. At the snack stops you can find water and a sports drink in...
89f, it must of been either 91' or 93, 92 was cold and overcast. I am more thinking 93 as it was way hot that year. Is there still a Star Bank around, remember...
This will be my third year camping. To find the stadium - continue past the college and stay close to the river, then start looking for the stadium lights. As...
TOSRV riders please note: In years past TOSRV has paid to have officers of the Columbus Police Department and Franklin County Sheriffs Department stationed at ...
So, if we get a ticket for running one of the previously "patrolled lights", can we say we can no longer support this service? Perhaps Krispy Kreme could...
To the nice person who mentioned bread bags for the feet - Thanks for the reminder about wearing bread bags on the feet in cold weather. I quit riding so long...
Why all of a sudden is this service no longer being available? How much did the police charge in the past and what were they going to charge this year? I can't...
Frank Rd. turn: You'll be fine. There is a traffic light there. ... much did the police charge in the past and what were they going to charge this year? ... ...
Bread bags vs. newspaper bags, what a grudge match. I call it the poor mans' Gortex. As such, I think I will be "keeping it real" this year and go without a...
Thank you for the info! I assume that the sag wagons will haul all of the equipment for me. Where do the leave it because I am a very slow rider. Chris ... ...
Dear Chris, When you send in your registration put down that you want the camping. In your packet you pick up on Friday night there will be a tag that goes on...
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