Cyclists:

Right now, even as we speak, bike racks are being installed on all COTA
buses by Sportworks. The installation will be completed -- or nearly
completed -- by September 22nd, which happens to be International Car
Free Day.

So, we are planning a big rollout event to introduce the bus bike racks
to the Central Ohio community, and especially the bicycling community.
Please save this date: Wednesday, September 22nd. And plan to attend
the event. Here are the details....

WHO: Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission (MORPC), Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition (COBAC),
City of Columbus, Franklin County, Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (COP),
Baer Wheels, The Ohio State University, and more.

WHAT: COTA bus bike rack rollout/ Car Free Day event: demonstrations of
buses with bike racks, proclamations and speeches by civic leaders,
exhibits by bike dealers and bike clubs and other organizations, FREE
WATER BOTTLES, TV and radio, and much, much more.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22nd, International Car Free Day starting at
11:30 a.m. proclamations and speeches at 12:00 noon

WHERE: Ohio Statehouse at Broad and High Streets in Downtown Columbus

WHY: >The bicycling community (through the Columbus Bikeway Advisory
Committee) ASKED COTA to put bike racks on its buses.
             >Bike racks on buses is the first, major, concrete way that
bicycling is being made a part of the mainstream transportation system.
             >If we want to continue this progress and continue to
integrate bicycling into the transportation mainstream and to make
Central Ohio bicycling friendly we MUST show up at this event in large
numbers to show our gratitude, our interest, and our determination to
make this a success both for COTA and for the whole community.

HOW: Preferably on bike or on foot or by bus; but BE THERE!!! This is
for US!!!

Important Note: As part of this rollout event COTA will be offering,
beginning on September 22nd or as soon thereafter as the bus bike racks
are installed on the entire COTA bus fleet, a week of free bus rides to
anyone who puts a bike in a bus bike rack and rides the bus. This is
being made possible by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits through a generous
donation from its Bike Development Fund, which is created by the
participation of the bicycling community in COP's major bicycle events.
Everyone who does a "Bike and Bus" will ride the bus for free during
the free rides week. Try it and see how EASY it is.

Stay tuned for more details. And check out the official Car Free Day
website at:

http://www.carfreedaycolumbus.org/CarFreeDay.ht

MORPC has produced a poster for the event. If any bike dealer or club
in Central Ohio  would like a poster to promote the event, please email
me or call me.

                              John

John Gideon
President
Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition
Post Office Box 2003
Columbus, Ohio 43216-2003
Voice: (614) 844-3954
Email: jgideon@...
Web: www.cobac.org

There is a new internet radio for endurance athletes - triathletes,
marathoners, cyclists, etc. called Enduranceradio.com.  The interviews
have been really informative and interesting. Check out
www.enduranceradio.com <http://www.enduranceradio.com/>



Craig





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Hey Craig, Thanks !



Tóg bog é, Belà Ryan

Go car-free! Walk! Ride a bike! Use public transport! & Take action
locally.

A radio for endurance athletes should be a rolling loop of a
motivational speaker shouting "You must love this,rain and headwinds
makes you stronger"...




--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "Thompson, Craig
E" <thompsonc@b...> wrote:
> There is a new internet radio for endurance athletes - triathletes,
> marathoners, cyclists, etc. called Enduranceradio.com.  The
interviews
> have been really informative and interesting. Check out
> www.enduranceradio.com <http://www.enduranceradio.com/>
>
>
>
> Craig
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Years ago on TOSRV, I made a pact with the two other guys I was riding with on
Friday night that we absolutely would not complain about anything on the ride;
headwinds, cold, heat, sore butts...NOTHING. The forecast was for pretty stinky
weather, and we were trying ti find a trick that might make thr agony we were
about to subject ourselves to a little more bearable. Instead of direct
complaints, we decided we could only complain in reverse, by wishing for more of
whatever it was that was bothering us. If it was the wind, we would say, "I wish
that the wind would shift just a few more degrees to the north, so that we could
really feel the full force of it..." or if it was hot, "If it was just five
degrees hotter, this would be perfect..." Getting creative about the complaint
sort of took our minds off what was actually bothering us. Okay, yeah, I
know...not really, but it was a nice try.
lofus1 <tkole@...> wrote:
A radio for endurance athletes should be a rolling loop of a
motivational speaker shouting "You must love this,rain and headwinds
makes you stronger"...




--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "Thompson, Craig
E" <thompsonc@b...> wrote:
> There is a new internet radio for endurance athletes - triathletes,
> marathoners, cyclists, etc. called Enduranceradio.com.  The
interviews
> have been really informative and interesting. Check out
> www.enduranceradio.com <http://www.enduranceradio.com/>
>
>
>
> Craig
>
>
>
>
>
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To all Ohio bicyclists who want to make a difference for bicycling in
Ohio:

Our country's bicycle community comes together ever year at the
National Bike Summit.

The Summit is organized by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) and
is supported by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the U.S.
Department of Transportation, the Bikes Belong Coalition (bike industry
and bike retailers), the Thunderhead Alliance (coalition of state,
regional, and local advocacy organizations), the National Bicycle
Dealers Association (NBDA), the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information
Center, the National Center for Bicycling and Walking (NCBW), the
Adventure Cycling Association, Interbike, the Association of Pedestrian
and Bicycle Professionals (apbp), the International Mountain Bicycling
Association (IMBA), and America Bikes (coalition of all major national
biking organizations to strengthen federal transportation bill).
Everybody will be there. Will you?

Since 2001, the Summit has brought together thousands of bicyclists;
industry leaders; transportation, health and environmental
professionals; and local, state and federal officials; all of whom are
concerned with the future of bicycling. Its relevance and success have
produced numerous educational, programming and policy success stories
at all levels of government.

The Summit fills three days in Washington, D.C. For a detailed schedule
go to the LAB website at:
http://www.bikeleague.org/events/summit05.html.  The Summit is held at
the beautiful Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
just a mile down Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol Hill. At every break
you can fill yourself up with wonderful juices, cookies, pastries, and
assorted snacks and finger food.

The first day of the Summit is devoted to a welcome from well-known
champions of bicycling and break-out sessions on all the cutting-edge
topics: routine accommodation/Complete Streets; Safe Routes to School;
Fair Share for Safety; federal funding programs like Transportation
Enhancements/CMAQ/STP/NHS/Interstate and Bridge Funds; Recreational
Trails Program; and on and on. There are so many great presentations
you will find yourself torn over which ones to go to and which ones to
miss. Many breakout sessions are presented by and for bicycle industry
people and bicycle dealers.

The second day is devoted to making the rounds of Capitol Hill to visit
all our Senators and House Members. We need to fill the offices of our
Congresspeople with bike dealers, bike club leaders, bike/ped planners,
bike trail builders, and just everyday bicyclists who show their
passion for bicycling to come to the Summit and tell their Senators and
House Members how important the bicycling provisions of the federal
transportation bill are here in Ohio.

The third day of the Summit wraps up with more invaluable breakout
sessions and the Congressional Bike Ride around historic Washington,
D.C. beginning at the steps of the Capitol.

Needless to say, there are countless opportunities to meet and get to
know bicycling "advocates" from all around the world, the country, and
Ohio at breakfasts, snack breaks, luncheons, dinners, and receptions
all overflowing with incredible food and drink.

If only a half dozen of us show up from Ohio again this year our
Congresspeople may begin to think that there aren't really enough of us
concerned enough about bicycling to worry about. Don't let that happen.
Make a difference. Go to the Summit.

Myself and others working with me will do everything we can do to help
you get to the Summit. Hawley is offering Summit scholarships to bike
dealers going to their first Summit. We can coordinate carpools,
homestays, shared hotel rooms. We will be there at the Summit to help
you enjoy all the presentations, luncheons, receptions, and to make
sure your voice is heard in the offices of our Senators and House
Members.

There will never be a more important and more exciting Summit. Be there.


                                      John


John Gideon
President
Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition
Post Office Box 2003
Columbus, Ohio 43216-2003
Voice: (614) 430-3377
Email: jgideon@...
Web: www.cobac.org

John,
This sounds interesting however, It would be good to
know the Time that we will be meeting, and exactly
where.

                          Vernon
                           Just outside of D.C.


--- John Gideon <jgideon@...> wrote:

>
>
> To all Ohio bicyclists who want to make a difference
> for bicycling in
> Ohio:
>
> Our country's bicycle community comes together ever
> year at the
> National Bike Summit.
>
> The Summit is organized by the League of American
> Bicyclists (LAB) and
> is supported by the Federal Highway Administration
> (FHWA) of the U.S.
> Department of Transportation, the Bikes Belong
> Coalition (bike industry
> and bike retailers), the Thunderhead Alliance
> (coalition of state,
> regional, and local advocacy organizations), the
> National Bicycle
> Dealers Association (NBDA), the Pedestrian and
> Bicycle Information
> Center, the National Center for Bicycling and
> Walking (NCBW), the
> Adventure Cycling Association, Interbike, the
> Association of Pedestrian
> and Bicycle Professionals (apbp), the International
> Mountain Bicycling
> Association (IMBA), and America Bikes (coalition of
> all major national
> biking organizations to strengthen federal
> transportation bill).
> Everybody will be there. Will you?
>
> Since 2001, the Summit has brought together
> thousands of bicyclists;
> industry leaders; transportation, health and
> environmental
> professionals; and local, state and federal
> officials; all of whom are
> concerned with the future of bicycling. Its
> relevance and success have
> produced numerous educational, programming and
> policy success stories
> at all levels of government.
>
> The Summit fills three days in Washington, D.C. For
> a detailed schedule
> go to the LAB website at:
> http://www.bikeleague.org/events/summit05.html.  The
> Summit is held at
> the beautiful Ronald Reagan Building and
> International Trade Center
> just a mile down Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol
> Hill. At every break
> you can fill yourself up with wonderful juices,
> cookies, pastries, and
> assorted snacks and finger food.
>
> The first day of the Summit is devoted to a welcome
> from well-known
> champions of bicycling and break-out sessions on all
> the cutting-edge
> topics: routine accommodation/Complete Streets; Safe
> Routes to School;
> Fair Share for Safety; federal funding programs like
> Transportation
> Enhancements/CMAQ/STP/NHS/Interstate and Bridge
> Funds; Recreational
> Trails Program; and on and on. There are so many
> great presentations
> you will find yourself torn over which ones to go to
> and which ones to
> miss. Many breakout sessions are presented by and
> for bicycle industry
> people and bicycle dealers.
>
> The second day is devoted to making the rounds of
> Capitol Hill to visit
> all our Senators and House Members. We need to fill
> the offices of our
> Congresspeople with bike dealers, bike club leaders,
> bike/ped planners,
> bike trail builders, and just everyday bicyclists
> who show their
> passion for bicycling to come to the Summit and tell
> their Senators and
> House Members how important the bicycling provisions
> of the federal
> transportation bill are here in Ohio.
>
> The third day of the Summit wraps up with more
> invaluable breakout
> sessions and the Congressional Bike Ride around
> historic Washington,
> D.C. beginning at the steps of the Capitol.
>
> Needless to say, there are countless opportunities
> to meet and get to
> know bicycling "advocates" from all around the
> world, the country, and
> Ohio at breakfasts, snack breaks, luncheons,
> dinners, and receptions
> all overflowing with incredible food and drink.
>
> If only a half dozen of us show up from Ohio again
> this year our
> Congresspeople may begin to think that there aren't
> really enough of us
> concerned enough about bicycling to worry about.
> Don't let that happen.
> Make a difference. Go to the Summit.
>
> Myself and others working with me will do everything
> we can do to help
> you get to the Summit. Hawley is offering Summit
> scholarships to bike
> dealers going to their first Summit. We can
> coordinate carpools,
> homestays, shared hotel rooms. We will be there at
> the Summit to help
> you enjoy all the presentations, luncheons,
> receptions, and to make
> sure your voice is heard in the offices of our
> Senators and House
> Members.
>
> There will never be a more important and more
> exciting Summit. Be there.
>
>
>
>                                      John
>
>
> John Gideon
> President
> Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition
> Post Office Box 2003
> Columbus, Ohio 43216-2003
> Voice: (614) 430-3377
> Email: jgideon@...
> Web: www.cobac.org
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Friends of cycling:

I'm forwarding you a message sent out on the OSU Cycling Club listserv
yesterday by Club President Ben McCarthy.

Ben, on behalf of the OSU Cycling Club, is seeking support from the
bicycling community in Central Ohio.

If you have any ideas about how you or your organization might support
the OSU Cycling Club and their racing team, please sign on to the Yahoo
Groups forum listed in Ben's message or contact Ben directly at the
address in his message.

We have among us a number of cyclists and cycling clubs that race.
Perhaps the OSU team could benefit by training and practicing with all
you veterans. You might benefit, too.

A more successful and visible OSU racing team can only help bicycling
in Central Ohio. We all know what Lance's -- and Greg's -- success has
done to raise interest in cycling. A successful OSU racing team might
encourage local high schools to begin racing teams and racing leagues.
And if area high schools begin bicycle racing maybe -- just maybe --
bicycling might become more popular in high schools generally. And if
bicycling becomes more popular in high schools generally, maybe that
popularity will filter down to middle and elementary schools. And if we
can do that, we might get a whole new generation into making bicycling
a part of their everday lives.

Please do what you can to help the OSU Cycling Club.

                                 John

John Gideon
President
Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition
Post Office Box 2003
Columbus, Ohio 43216-2003
Voice: (614) 430-3377
Email: jgideon@...
Web: www.cobac.org

    ---------------------------------------------------------------



Subj: OSU Cycling Friends & Alumni Association
Date: 1/6/2005 3:02:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    mccarthy.81@... (Ben McCarthy)
Sender:    owner-osucycling@...
Reply-to:    mccarthy.81@...
To:    TomJKathie@..., izor.4@..., richard.beck@...




Friends and Alumni of OSU Cycling,

For those of you who do not know me, my name is Ben McCarthy and I am
the 2004-2005 OSU Cycling Club President.

This year has seen an amazing amount of growth in the Cycling Club.
This year we have approximately 60 dues paying club members and
countless other active students.  We are continuing the traditions set
by previous club members and expanding upon them.  Last year the team
placed 4th in the MidWest Conference Road Racing and 11th at Collegiate
Nationals in Madison, Wisconsin.  Our loaner bike program started three
years ago has grown from 3 bikes to a stable of around 8.
Additionally, there are a few new developments to be announced soon
that will make our club more competitive than ever.

I want to take this time and offer alumni and cyclists in the community
the opportunity to join together to be involved with the club in a new
way.  Many of the top teams in the country owe much of their success to
the strong support they receive from their alumni.  While we have made
a great deal of progress without such an organization, we could do even
better with one.

While I think that is would be best to leave the actual design and
mission of any association to the members, I would like to offer a
possible starting point.

The OSU Cycling Friends and Alumni are dedicated to promoting and
enhancing the Cycling Club at The Ohio State University by:
1.  Involving alumni and cyclists in the community with The Ohio State
University Cycling Club
2.  Serving as a resource for advice to the club
3.  Providing support for the club that may include financial,
volunteer, etc.

I have started a group on yahoo groups that can be used as a forum for
establishing the Friends and Alumni Association.  Currently anyone may
subscribe to this group by sending a message to OSUCyclingAlumni-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Some Cycling Alumni Associations around the country:
Colorado State University
Harvard
University of California, Berkley

MidWest Conference Alumni Associations:
Indiana University

I would like to thank Tom Johnson (Class of '66) who has helped me
envision what an alumni association could do for the club and who was
also the inspiration for starting this venture.  Thanks Tom for your
continued support!

Thank you all for your time and support,
Ben McCarthy
OSU Cycling Club President






John Gideon
President
Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition
Post Office Box 2003
Columbus, Ohio 43216-2003
Voice: (614) 430-3377
Fax: (614) 430-3378
Email: jgideon@...
Web: www.cobac.org

I'm trying to get a few of my freinds to join me on this ride but I'm
having trouble convincing them how much fun it is. Anyone have any
ideas what to do?

Have em look at this montage from last year (attached jpeg).

05 will be my third year in a row (mailed in my registration yesterday).
It¹s a blast.  The course is easy and fast, especially on Sunday.  And if
the weather cooperates, it¹s one of the best non-competitive events out
there ­ period.

What¹s not to love about riding with 3,000 other cycling enthusiasts!  Plus,
it¹ll be a great story that they can share with their non-cycling friends,
³... hey, I rode 200 miles on a bike this past weekend. What did you do?²

Bill.






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You can tell your friends about me. I did this ride in the 80s and early 90s. I
fell in love wit it because it changed the way I thought about myself, and the
way others thought about me. When you find out that you can ride that far in one
weekend, you begin to believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. I
kept going back because it's a good reminder, and great fun to be caught up in
an event that's bigger than just me. I got away from it in the mid 90s, when I
went back to school in an attempt at changing careers. Somewhere along the way I
picked up a liver disease that required a transplant. I'm guessing that I came
within a few months of dying. During the last six months of testing and
searching for donors  (my cousin eventually donated a lobe of her liver) I was
pretty sick and was having to deal with the notion that there were a lot of
things in my life that I had maybe experienced for the last time. On the long
list of things that I regretted not doing enough was
  cycling - specifically participating in TOSRV. I made up my mind that if I
recovered I wouldn't let life get in the way of doing the things I love any
more. The surgery was in December of '02, and I wasn't recovered enough to ride
the following spring. I did, however, ride short distances almost every day that
summer and spent most of the winter training in the gym. I was able to complete
TOSRV 2003 feeling strong and healthy. I referred to it as my Back From the Dead
Tour.

Tell your friends to ride TOSRV because they can...because some day they will
come to a point where they can't, and the regrets over neglected opportunities
can hurt worse than the debilitating physical problems. I wouldn't wish what I
have been through on anyone, but the perspective I've gained has been a fair
payoff. Take my word on this one.

andy <bobmarley1987@...> wrote:


I'm trying to get a few of my freinds to join me on this ride but I'm
having trouble convincing them how much fun it is. Anyone have any
ideas what to do?








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Lie outrageously about the potential for bad weather.

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having trouble convincing them how much fun it is. Anyone have any
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I'm not sure who you are trying to reach but you have the
wrong address. I enjoyed your story though and good luck to
you. My husband also rides in this event.


--- James Dahler <cannondahler@...> wrote:

>
> You can tell your friends about me. I did this ride in
> the 80s and early 90s. I fell in love wit it because it
> changed the way I thought about myself, and the way
> others thought about me. When you find out that you can
> ride that far in one weekend, you begin to believe that
> you can do anything you set your mind to. I kept going
> back because it's a good reminder, and great fun to be
> caught up in an event that's bigger than just me. I got
> away from it in the mid 90s, when I went back to school
> in an attempt at changing careers. Somewhere along the
> way I picked up a liver disease that required a
> transplant. I'm guessing that I came within a few months
> of dying. During the last six months of testing and
> searching for donors  (my cousin eventually donated a
> lobe of her liver) I was pretty sick and was having to
> deal with the notion that there were a lot of things in
> my life that I had maybe experienced for the last time.
> On the long list of things that I regretted not doing
> enough was
>  cycling - specifically participating in TOSRV. I made up
> my mind that if I recovered I wouldn't let life get in
> the way of doing the things I love any more. The surgery
> was in December of '02, and I wasn't recovered enough to
> ride the following spring. I did, however, ride short
> distances almost every day that summer and spent most of
> the winter training in the gym. I was able to complete
> TOSRV 2003 feeling strong and healthy. I referred to it
> as my Back From the Dead Tour.
>
> Tell your friends to ride TOSRV because they
> can...because some day they will come to a point where
> they can't, and the regrets over neglected opportunities
> can hurt worse than the debilitating physical problems. I
> wouldn't wish what I have been through on anyone, but the
> perspective I've gained has been a fair payoff. Take my
> word on this one.
>
> andy <bobmarley1987@...> wrote:
>
>
> I'm trying to get a few of my freinds to join me on this
> ride but I'm
> having trouble convincing them how much fun it is. Anyone
> have any
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Does anybody have (or know of) an online elevation chart
for the TOSRV route? Thanks! Ed

Yes

FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT

Tos since 73...

NHJim

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Does anybody have (or know of) an online elevation chart
for the TOSRV route? Thanks! Ed





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Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth or Wheelersburg that has
an indoor pool.

John

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Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart


Yes

FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT

Tos since 73...

NHJim

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Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
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Traditionally, most accomodations are already booked. The area isn't exactly
much of a destination for most people, so the accomodations are pretty limited.
A couple of thousand visitors for one night each spring apparently hasn't been
enough of an incentive for the major hotel chains to start throwing up
full-service complexes.

John Heer <johnheer@...> wrote:
Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth or Wheelersburg that has
an indoor pool.

John

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:15 PM
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart


Yes

FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT

Tos since 73...

NHJim

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Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
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Yeah..., You'll be doing real good if you can just
find a motel for that w/end, not to mention one with a
pool.  I can't remember seeing any big names in the
area that may have indoor pools.

No...this w/end is all about the biking..., Vernon


--- James Dahler <cannondahler@...> wrote:

>
> Traditionally, most accomodations are already
> booked. The area isn't exactly much of a destination
> for most people, so the accomodations are pretty
> limited. A couple of thousand visitors for one night
> each spring apparently hasn't been enough of an
> incentive for the major hotel chains to start
> throwing up full-service complexes.
>
> John Heer <johnheer@...> wrote:
> Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth
> or Wheelersburg that has
> an indoor pool.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim House [mailto:jhouse@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:15 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
>
> Yes
>
> FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT
>
> Tos since 73...
>
> NHJim
>
>   _____
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> From: ed3rdwave
> [mailto:equigley@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
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This year will be my first tour. I was wondering what advice
everyone can give me to get ready for this tour. I have signed up
for the entire tour not the half tour.

You didn't say whether or not you cycle much at all, so it's difficult to know
how much information you need.

Basically, both you and your bike need to be ready. I like to have my bike
pretty thoroughly overhauled every other year. I do it myself if I'm not too
busy, but I'm not above paying guys I trust at my local bike shop if I'm short
on time and can afford it. You want to make sure you get everything forseeable
taken care of early enough in the season that everything is perfectly tweaked
and functioning flawlessly the last couple of weeks before the tour. You don't
want to get your bike back from the shop Thursday evening before the tour and
find something unsatisfactory when it's too late to do anything about it. A
squeak, rattle, shimmy that might be annoying on a twenty mile ride will have
you frothing at the mouth at the end of a hundred mile day. Everyone is supposed
to be capable and prepared to deal with minor repairs, but some things can't be
dealt with roadside unless you're pulling a trailer full of tools. Limping to a
rest stop with a bike on the verge of a catastrophic
  meltdown or waiting for help by the side of the road are no fun.

You should be training in some fashion now. Do lots of cardio stuff. Weights
would be okay if your goal is endurance more so than muscle mass. If you have
access to rollers or a stationary resistance trainer for your bike, that would
be great. A spinning class would help a lot and is more likely to keep you
interested and not burnt out from the boredom of indoor training. Ride outside
when the weather permits. The tour comes early enough in the year that you have
to obsess a little to be truly ready for it. I will say that anyone who is
reasonably fit could probably complete this thing without much preparation. The
advice I'm giving you is so that you can do it and have it be fun, not an
ordeal. Also, you need to keep in mind that if the weather is bad (which is most
often the case)your level of fitness can make the difference between finishing
the ride strong and being forced to give up because you're unable to continue.
The more you train, the more likely you're going to enjoy the
  ride no matter what the weather.

Take cycling-specific clothing, tools, gear. All of that stuff is designed the
way it is for a reason.  It may look goofy and cost too much, but it won't seem
that way if you try to cut corners and it doesn't work out for you. Be prepared
to deal with both hot and cold, wet and dry conditions, regardless of the
forecast.

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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:26 PM
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [TOSRV] Hotel with indoor pool



Yeah..., You'll be doing real good if you can just
find a motel for that w/end, not to mention one with a
pool.  I can't remember seeing any big names in the
area that may have indoor pools.

No...this w/end is all about the biking..., Vernon


--- James Dahler <cannondahler@...> wrote:

>
> Traditionally, most accomodations are already
> booked. The area isn't exactly much of a destination
> for most people, so the accomodations are pretty
> limited. A couple of thousand visitors for one night
> each spring apparently hasn't been enough of an
> incentive for the major hotel chains to start
> throwing up full-service complexes.
>
> John Heer <johnheer@...> wrote:
> Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth
> or Wheelersburg that has
> an indoor pool.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim House [mailto:jhouse@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:15 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
>
> Yes
>
> FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT
>
> Tos since 73...
>
> NHJim
>
>   _____
>
> From: ed3rdwave
> [mailto:equigley@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
>
>
> Does anybody have (or know of) an online elevation
> chart
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I think the Shawnee State Park lodge (outside Portmouth) has an indoor pool. 
I'm not sure if the lodge has any vacancies and/or how far it is from
Portsmouth.  However, it might be an option to pursue.

Happy Cycling -- JJF

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I know, I've ridden before I was just thinking of my non-riding spouse with
artificial knees.  Thanks anyway.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vernon Bailey [mailto:vgbailey@...]
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:26 PM
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [TOSRV] Hotel with indoor pool



Yeah..., You'll be doing real good if you can just
find a motel for that w/end, not to mention one with a
pool.  I can't remember seeing any big names in the
area that may have indoor pools.

No...this w/end is all about the biking..., Vernon


--- James Dahler <cannondahler@...> wrote:

>
> Traditionally, most accomodations are already
> booked. The area isn't exactly much of a destination
> for most people, so the accomodations are pretty
> limited. A couple of thousand visitors for one night
> each spring apparently hasn't been enough of an
> incentive for the major hotel chains to start
> throwing up full-service complexes.
>
> John Heer <johnheer@...> wrote:
> Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth
> or Wheelersburg that has
> an indoor pool.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim House [mailto:jhouse@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:15 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
>
> Yes
>
> FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT
>
> Tos since 73...
>
> NHJim
>
>   _____
>
> From: ed3rdwave
> [mailto:equigley@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
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> Does anybody have (or know of) an online elevation
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> for the TOSRV route? Thanks! Ed
>
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Thanks for the heads up on Shawnee State Park.  Here's the info: Double bed
room facing the woods for Saturday night $118.13 total. It's 15 minutes west
of Portsmouth.

Here's the web site:  http://www.ohiodnr.com/parks/parks/shawnee.htm

Thanks again,

John

-----Original Message-----
From: fosterj@... [mailto:fosterj@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:19 AM
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
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I think the Shawnee State Park lodge (outside Portmouth) has an indoor pool.
I'm not sure if the lodge has any vacancies and/or how far it is from
Portsmouth.  However, it might be an option to pursue.

Happy Cycling -- JJF

-- "John Heer" <johnheer@...> wrote:


I know, I've ridden before I was just thinking of my non-riding spouse with
artificial knees.  Thanks anyway.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vernon Bailey [mailto:vgbailey@...]
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:26 PM
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [TOSRV] Hotel with indoor pool



Yeah..., You'll be doing real good if you can just
find a motel for that w/end, not to mention one with a
pool.  I can't remember seeing any big names in the
area that may have indoor pools.

No...this w/end is all about the biking..., Vernon


--- James Dahler <cannondahler@...> wrote:

>
> Traditionally, most accomodations are already
> booked. The area isn't exactly much of a destination
> for most people, so the accomodations are pretty
> limited. A couple of thousand visitors for one night
> each spring apparently hasn't been enough of an
> incentive for the major hotel chains to start
> throwing up full-service complexes.
>
> John Heer <johnheer@...> wrote:
> Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth
> or Wheelersburg that has
> an indoor pool.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim House [mailto:jhouse@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:15 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
>
> Yes
>
> FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT
>
> Tos since 73...
>
> NHJim
>
>   _____
>
> From: ed3rdwave
> [mailto:equigley@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
>
>
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> Does anybody have (or know of) an online elevation
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> for the TOSRV route? Thanks! Ed
>
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There are but three things to do to make "The Tour" more enjoyable:

1.Make sure you have clothes for wind,cold, and esp. rain. I am
cheap, but I broke down and bought a Gortex suit in 1990 after the 89
tour that started in a downpour. I still have that suit,and treat it
better than my Sunday best, which it actually is... Also, make sure
that if it does rain, to wring out and hang to dry whatever you have
to wear back the next day as soon as you get to your overnight.

2. Prepare to ride in the wind. Usually the prevailing winds are from
the SW, but we have had tailwinds both days (88,91,93)but the wind
often shifts and sidewinds can wear you down as well. TOSRV 96 had a
nice tailwind on Sat and we paid for it on Sunday, with a steady
headwind that only picked up speed as the day wore on and we wore
out. I got home at 4pm that day with my knees hurting for 2 weeks
after. That was the worst I experienced, only because I missed
TOSRV83 and started in 84. However, I did TOSRV 2002 with a broken
bone in my foot and 96 was still worse! TOSRV 95 on Sunday started in
a downpour but by 8am it stopped and we had the best tailwind ever.
Bottom line is to be prepared and able to make it at least to the
next rest stop, those always seem to rejuvenate you when you see
others in the same shape!

3. Finally, just resolve to do the ride! I usually go straight to
Chillicothe without stopping the first day, or the 1/2 way mark. That
way, it is the same distance wheather I return or continue. Little
mental games like that seem to help. This year we will have a new
starting route so I may actually stop in Circleville for the first
time since 84...

Good luck, you will make it if you want to. This is one of the best
supported rides in the USA and my favorite!

Tony
Portland,Oregon



--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "darkspector78"
<dark_spector00@h...> wrote:
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>
> This year will be my first tour. I was wondering what advice
> everyone can give me to get ready for this tour. I have signed up
> for the entire tour not the half tour.

This is going to be my first TOSRV. I am a "B" rider and was looking
for someone or group to ride along with. If anyone is interested
Email me. I live in North Columbus.

Terry Hughes

Do your friends already ride? If not, just get them on some short group rides
first with a good reward destination (ice cream, etc.) Work up from there.



--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "andy"
<bobmarley1987@s...> wrote:
>
>
> I'm trying to get a few of my freinds to join me on this ride but I'm
> having trouble convincing them how much fun it is. Anyone have any
> ideas what to do?

Worst hill is the steps at Lake White... :)


--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "Jim House"
<jhouse@c...> wrote:
> Yes
>
> FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT
>
> Tos since 73...
>
> NHJim
>
>   _____
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> From: ed3rdwave [mailto:equigley@t...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:43 PM
> To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
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You can probably find a room in Wheelersburg. It's far enough away that we
were able to book late ( a few years ago, and the ride has fewer riders now).
We used to stay at the Days Inn (I think), but it doesn't have a pool that I
recall.

--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, Vernon Bailey
<vgbailey@y...> wrote:
> Yeah..., You'll be doing real good if you can just
> find a motel for that w/end, not to mention one with a
> pool.  I can't remember seeing any big names in the
> area that may have indoor pools.
>
> No...this w/end is all about the biking..., Vernon
>
>
> --- James Dahler <cannondahler@y...> wrote:
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> >
> > Traditionally, most accomodations are already
> > booked. The area isn't exactly much of a destination
> > for most people, so the accomodations are pretty
> > limited. A couple of thousand visitors for one night
> > each spring apparently hasn't been enough of an
> > incentive for the major hotel chains to start
> > throwing up full-service complexes.
> >
> > John Heer <johnheer@s...> wrote:
> > Does anyone have any info on a Hotel in Portsmouth
> > or Wheelersburg that has
> > an indoor pool.
> >
> > John
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jim House [mailto:jhouse@c...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:15 PM
> > To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: RE: [TOSRV] Elevation Chart
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> >
> > Yes
> >
> > FLAT - 3 HILLS - FLAT
> >
> > Tos since 73...
> >
> > NHJim
> >
> >   _____
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Get in shape. It's not that hard, but if it's windy and or rainy it 's a bit of
work.
Mostly mental. If your slow (like me) get in the miles to get your rear used to
the saddle. And get a good jacket. It can be very uncomfortable if it's wet and
cold (almost guaranteed sometime during the weekend.)



--- In tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com, "darkspector78"
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> This year will be my first tour. I was wondering what advice
> everyone can give me to get ready for this tour. I have signed up
> for the entire tour not the half tour.

The rooms at the Days Inn in Wheelersburg are all booked and have been for
quite some time. In fact all the hotels in and around Portsmouth have been
booked for years. However, if you or anybody else wants a room for TOSRV I have
3 still available at the Days Inn in Wheelersburg and 2 rooms available at The
  Portsmouth Days Inn.

If any interested parties want a room, act now, because they won't last
long. And trust me, after a hard day in the saddle, nothing is better than your
own hotel room. It beats the Hell out of a nasty hard gym floor.

Chris
Pataskala, Ohio


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