May, 2016 Newsletter - The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

... Bill Gordon, GOBA Director
(4) Remember, you are responsible for your
own equipment, including medical devices.
GOBA is not able to provide electrical plugins and we advise you to look into batterypowered devices. Or... take advantage of
the towns' home stays or other indoor
options in order to have an electrical source.
GOBA-28: Pedal along with your fellow
travelers for 50 miles per day of the best
of the earthly scenery, tempting food
treats and entertainment, and the
warmest welcome in the universe. Zoom
in early for all the fun in Hamilton.
(5) As of this writing, the Ohio Travel
Treasures motel/shuttle package is still
available; call 513-923-9112. The OTT Tue.
& Fri. bus tours are still open. Don't wait!
See March Newsletter for forms, or go to:
goba.com/ott_trips
Bicycle Shorts
(1) Get fit for GOBA-28... no excuses,
now that the weather is breaking. For
training tips & packing list:
goba.com/about/waytogoba.htm.
Prepare for this year's GOBA by
launching yourself up and down some
hills and dales! Make your mission to
practice riding several days in a row.
(6) Showers: you can shower in camp in our
shower trucks (for free) with warm water and
long lines....or in the facilities with shorter
lines and cooler water.
(2) Reminder: if you have any specific
dietary needs, please come prepared to
carry your special food with you. While
we do our best to prepare the food stop
organizers, sometimes your individual
needs may not be met.
(8) If you registered as a "Car Camper",
mail the Car Camper confirmation form
ASAP and no later than May 26. Can't find
the form? Go to: goba.com/carcamper.
Your pass & special maps will be in your
packet in Hamilton. While we try to find
convenient camping locations, you may be
required to park across the street from the
main GOBA camp or to camp away from
your vehicle.
(3) Bring a lock and always lock your
bike. Write down the bike model and
serial number and keep it in your wallet.
(7) Know Your Rider Number: You need it
for check-in in Hamilton. It was in your
confirmation letter. Enjoy discounts on the
tour with your GOBA wristband.
(9) Cancellations/Refunds: Deadline
is May 18, 2016, postmark date, by
certified mail only. Refund fee is $49.
No refunds after deadline.
(10) Reminder: hotels are not included
in the town's shuttle route. You need to
make your own arrangements for
transportation back and forth to the
hotels.
(11) Mail your Medical Profile form
back to GOBA ASAP and no later than
May 26. Be sure to first tear off &
complete the "Permission to Treat" card;
carry it with you on tour. Can't find
yours? Go to: goba.com/medprofile
(12) If you go to a medical facility for
medical care during GOBA, you may
need to tell them specifically to release
basic information about you to GOBA.
That way, we'll be able to call and find
out when we can arrange transportation
and other assistance for you. Our
volunteers and staff are educated in the
need to protect your privacy.
(13) Feedback! Yes, we want to
hear from you. Get your hard-copy
feedback form from volunteers in
Hamilton on the last day, near the
luggage piles or at the Info Station. Or
go to www.goba.com/feedback.
More on Hamilton...
PARADE STEPS OFF IN HAMILTON
This year’s parade, to be held on June
18, 2016, will take you on a 1-m ile
excursion through downtown Ham ilton.
Parade line-up is at 6:00 pm and
leaves the fairgrounds at 6:30
pm on June 18. The parade
ends at the Rivers Edge
Am phitheater where the opening
cerem ony will be held. At about
7:00pm live entertainm ent will
begin with a band playing- One
Mississippi- a popular local cover
band. In the event of rain, the event will
be m oved back to the Butler County
Fairgrounds and to various local area
restaurants.
A bike parade isn’t a bike parade at
GOBA without a Costum e Contest! This
year’s theme -- “GOBA 28 - It’s Outta
@ See article on p. 2
@ See June Newsletter
Special 28th GOBA
this W orld!” -- should encourage you to
be very creative. Judges will
m ingle with contestants before
the parade begins, in addition to
viewing along the route. So be
sure to get to the line-up early.
... see p. 8!
The Rivers Edge Concert series will be
providing m eals and drinks for sale to
interested riders and there are plenty of
local area restaurants willing to serve
hungry out-of-town guests.
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H A M I L T O N
2016 Start & End Town
Saturday, June 18 & Saturday, June 25
gettothebc.com or
butlercountyohfair.org
The bicycle parade to beautiful, historic,
downtown Hamilton lines up at 6:00 pm ,
starts at 6:30 pm, and the opening
ceremonies kick off at 7:00 pm.
The Ham ilton area continues to gear up for
GOBA 28 “It’s Outta This W orld!”. The
G O BA com m ittee is in the process of
finalizing plans for an exciting kick-off to
this year’s adventure. The Butler County
Fairgrounds is where you’ll call hom e.
From there it’s only a short bike or shuttle
ride to all kinds of activities for all ages. So,
once you get settled, enjoy som e
entertainm ent at the fairgrounds and m ap
out your course for the rest of the day.
W hat to See & Do on the Shuttle Route?
You’ll find there’s a lot to do in and around
Ham ilton. Shuttles start running to
attractions, shopping, and dining around
town at noon to give you am ple tim e for
exploring our beautiful city.
One shuttle will be dedicated to going to
downtown Ham ilton. Explore the Heritage
Hall Museum and/or the Ham ilton County
W elcom e/Visitors Center. The m useum
highlights the City of Ham ilton as well as
the history of Butler County through
photographs, illustrations, and other
m aterials. Another stop will take folks out to
Pyram id Hill Sculpture Park & Museum .
Pyram id Hill is one of just 10 sculpture
parks in the US and the only one of its
kind in Ohio. Displaying m ore than 50
pieces of m onum ental art, the park
subsists of 265 acres, featuring hiking
trails, an arboretum , indoor pavilion,
wall garden, lakes, picnic areas,
am phitheater, and activities for adults
and children.
Another shuttle is planned for the
incredible international m arket of Jungle
Jim ’s. Jungle Jim ’s is a food lover’s
paradise with six acres of food all under
one roof. Jungle Jim ’s is an international
m a r k e t, a s p e c ta c le , a n d a n
entertainm ent experience all rolled into
one stop.
Bicycle riders can explore downtown
Ham ilton and take off further down High
Street on the east side of the river or
cross over the river and take off down
Main Street and pop into Andy’s
Restaurant where one can chow down
on their fam ous cheeseburgers. A short
couple blocks walk or ride from the
Ham ilton W elcom e Center is the Fitton
Center for Creative Arts to the south or
the Rivers Edge am phitheater to the
north, where our opening cerem onies
will be held. The Fitton Center for
Creative Arts is known as the “m ecca
for the arts” with activities for art lovers
of all ages.
W ould you rather venture out on your
own? Be sure to stop by the Local
Inform ation booth or head downtown
into Ham ilton where you can stop by the
Ham ilton W elcom e Center and get local
m aps, shuttle schedules, newspapers,
and local Visitor Guides. Plenty of spots
on the shuttle routes are well worth a
side trip. Our volunteers will be glad to
answer your questions or give you
suggestions.
Check the June Newsletter for updates.
LODGING (other than cam ping)
Hotels: In addition to doing a hotel search in
Note: Options for gym floor
the Internet, we highly recom m end you contact
sleeping, and home stay
each of the local visitors bureaus for the latest
programs: GOBA encourages
on lodging availability, including hotels and
towns to offer these options, but
B&Bs. See Lodging page on goba.com .
som e local or state laws prohibit
them . Or, in som e towns, these
Be sure to ask them the distance to GO BA
options are organized after the
cam p. W e make no claims about the quality
last newsletter deadline, so be
of these establishments. Most room s are
sure to check at the Local
gone by early spring, even earlier in towns with
Inform ation Booth as you arrive
very lim ited beds. W e suggest you ask for a
in each town for last-m inute
confirm ation & reconfirm these reservations
additions. See also grid on p. 7.
before the tour.
HAMILTON DIRECTIONS
The June Newsletter will contain
driving directions to Ham ilton and
the Butler Co. Fairgrounds,
because it will be im portant for
you to use the correct gate when
entering the fairgrounds to avoid
traffic tie-up. Please do not use
an online m apping program to
find your way into the fairgrounds.
The June Newsletter will include
the GPS coordinates for the two
entry gates, depending on which
applies to you:
(1) U se the W EEK -LO N G
PARKING gate if you are leaving
your car behind for the week.
(2) Use the CAR
only if you have
Cam per perm it.
after 10 am on
towed.
CAM PER gate,
paid for a Car
Cars left here
Sunday will be
Bolstered by easy access to
Interstate 75, Ham ilton has
positioned itself as a center of
com m erce, entertainm ent, and
culture. One of Ham ilton’s finest
natural features is the calm ing
beauty of the Great Miam i River
that flows through the heart of the
city.
Ham ilton is also defined by its
strong dedication to the past and
its preservation of historic districts
such as the Germ an Village,
Dayton-Lane, and Rossville.
Visitors m ay tour these districts
on self-guided walking tours to
view the beautiful m ansions and
hom es of the past.
The GOBA News, published
3 times/year
(March, May, June)
by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
1525 Bethel Rd., Ste. 100
Columbus, OH 43220
C O P is a n o n p rofit, nonpolitical organization
exclusively
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charitable
and
educational
purposes and is dedicated to providing outdoor
education and recreation.
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The GOBA News, May, 2016, P. 3
Massage Therapy on GOBA?!?!
ep! Whether its improving your muscle output, working out those aches and
pains from a good day's ride, or preventing them. There's a reason world class
athletes always receive massage therapy as a part of their regular care. It
makes a difference! Less aches and pains! Better sleep! More energy the next
morning!
How is that possible you ask? Well, every time you contract a muscle, fuel is burned.
As you know, when something burns, it leaves behind residue or waste products (acids
in this case). Your blood carries the garbage to the dump, but if it can't accommodate
the extra load, the waste gets trapped. This is what creates your discomfort. Massage
helps your body flush out the trapped waste, and aids your circulation in carrying it
away for disposal. Getting the old blood out leaves more room for the new oxygenated
blood, so you start the next day with more fuel and more flexibility (ie. injury
prevention).
This is a wonderful and affordable opportunity for highly trained work. There's about
150 years worth of experience gathered together under this one tent for your use. All
are licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board, and come from all over the state. Give
it a try! We're there for you!! We only charge $15 per 12 minute session. We do
recommend multiple sessions to allow time for maximum effectiveness, and accept
credit cards. Look for our ever present big blue and white tent in every town but
Hamilton.
Got questions? Email Evonne at [email protected].
Salute to our Golden GOBAs!
Thursday, Miamisburg
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If you will be riding on your 10th, 15th,
20th, 25th, or 28th GOBA tour this year,
we are celebrating your 3,000 + miles
with us as a "Golden GOBA". We are
providing a special supper only for
"Golden GOBAs" on Thursday in
Miamisburg.
Invitations will be
emailed/mailed by the end of May with
the details and RSVP's will be requested,
so that we can have plenty of yummy
food ready for you. If you do not receive
an invitation by June 13 and you fall in
the "Golden GOBA" category, please
contact us at [email protected] or
614-273-0811, ext. 1, so that we can
include you in the fun.
Bicycle Shops
If you need a bicycle for GOBA, or need a bicycle tune up or equipment, we recommend one of these shops
who are planning to help GOBA riders during the tour this year. They are well prepared to answer your
questions and take care of your biking needs.
@ BAER W HEELS
Colum bus, OH
614-267-7178
@ CENTURY CYCLES
shops in Medina, Peninsula, Rocky
River & Solon
440-356-5705
@ BREAKAW AY CYCLING
Delaware, OH
740-363-3232
GOBA Shirts & Jerseys
If you register after April 30 and
ordered t-shirts and jerseys, but do
not receive yours in the mail, pick
them up during GOBA.
@ Stop at the GOBA merchandise
booth -- under the yellow canopy
in camp at the beginning of the
week.
GOBA Hams
Bike mobile hams and amateur operators stationed along the course
each day are always needed. If you are interested in helping in this
capacity, contact Jeff Slattery, N8SUZ, via e-mail at
[email protected].
You can join the GOBAhams Yahoo discussion group by going to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gobahams.
For those of you interested in using GPS receivers on GOBA, our
communications team is working on a set of GPS waypoint files for
the route. They will be made available for downloading from the
gobahams.org website the Wednesday before GOBA begins. You
may also download a simple software program called EasyGPS for
downloading and uploading waypoint files from the Internet and your
GPS. Please also check the Info Board in camp daily for updates,
as the route is subject to change, due to circumstances beyond our
control.
For more details, see the March Newsletter, p. 5, and June issue.
For license testing on June 18 and other info, see
http://www.gobahams.org
There's More to Come
Check for Updates on www.goba.com
www.facebook.com/gobatour
See p. 7 for Reservation deadlines.
May 18 Deadline for Registration or Cancellation
June 3
June Newsletter m ailing (with directions to
Ham ilton)
June 16 at 5 pm : GOBA office closes until June 27
June 18 12 noon: GOBA cam p/registration opens; no
cam ping prior to June 18; Bike Parade &
Opening Cerem onies in evening
June 19 GOBA 28 (start pedaling!)
Aug. 18 August Newsletter on goba.com
Nov. 21 GOBA-2017 Route Announcem ent
Dec. 6
2017 GOBA Calendar m ailing (with photos
from 2016)
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The GOBA News, May, 2016, p. 4
the local coffee shop, Kofenya, or at our
newly constructed Lane Public Library.
Maybe you need to stretch out a little?
Consider joining a session at Root
Yoga, but heads up, pre-registration is
required at
http://www.rootyogaoxford.com/.
E A T O N
Sunday,
June 19
Preble County
Convention &
Visitor's
Bureau
www.preblecountypassport.com
Downtown Eaton will celebrate Father's Day
and the welcome invasion of the GOBA riders
with a downtown street fair featuring
homemade sweets and goodies from locally
owned ice cream and treat shops, as well as
barbecue, other food vendors, coffee shops
and more. Local music provided the popular
upbeat Worley Brothers Band will also be
featured. Shuttle service will be provided to the
downtown area.
Children and adults alike will love our family fun
area which will be located at the Preble County
Arts Center located across from the
campground area/Eaton Middle and High
School campus. Here, have fun with pottery -create a piece to take home to remember your
fabulous stay in Eaton!
Enjoy a taste of the farm with the opportunity to
feed goats and other animals at the petting zoo,
and maybe even get a chance to see a lemur,
camel, hawks, and more! A creepy yet
awesome, informational bug show will thrill
anyone who wants to see examples of amazing
insect creatures that are "Outta this World!"
Campground residents will be impressed with
the support and energy of our Booster clubs,
who will provide all of the services and
refreshments you need during your stay at the
camp site.
Keep an eye out for the Preble Trails group
(we'll be wearing bright green shirts!) who will
be at the camp site and downtown, serving as
your "go to" folks when you have questions or
want to know the inside scoop on where to go
and what to do in Preble County! The Preble
County Visitor's Bureau will also be on hand to
provide all the info you need --- with special
publications on one of the highlights of Preble
County --- our covered bridges!
As a special addition, the Visitor's Bureau will
offer hayrides for a small fee to tour the
historical Ft. St. Clair Park and the double
barreled Roberts Bridge. Both sites are within
0.5 to a mile of the campground.
Stay tuned -- we'll be adding a special web
page.
The url will be announced on
facebook.com/gobatour.
We are beyond thrilled to host you during your
GOBA trip!! Welcome!
In Eaton: Elegant Evening/Dinner
! Sunday, June 19
! Reservation deadline: June 13,
2016
!Info and reservation form in March
issue, p. 2.
The Preble County Historical Society will
feature a reservations only exclusive
dinner Sunday night for GOBA riders, and
transportation will be provided.
Menu for June 19 Elegant Dinner:
Spring Salad
Roasted Chicken
mashed potatoes and gravy
green beans
corn
rolls
Strawberry Shortcake
preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com
O X F O R D
Monday & Tuesday, June 20 & 21
Oxford Visitors Bureau
enjoyoxford.org
513-523-8687
Alien Invasion Predicted -City of Oxford Prepares Welcome
The City of Oxford is actively preparing an
Out of this World experience for an
estimated 2,000 alien (ahem ...GOBA)
visitors. As guests roll into town they can
camp at Millett Hall, stay in a Miami
University Residence Hall or book a room
at one of the 6 hotels in town. Please
note- there is no floor sleeping in Oxford.
! Residence Hall Booking
https://goo.gl/cNUpHM
! List of Oxford
www.enjoyoxford.org
Link:
hotels:
Once you’re settled in, you can take
advantage of all of the outer world
experiences in Oxford. Cool off in one of
our 2 area pools: The Tri Community
outdoor pool or the Olympic sized,
aquatic center pool, at Miami University.
Guests can also unwind with free Wi-Fi at
At 2:00pm, join us in the park for a
hands on experience with Rhythm
Expedition. This community drum circle
in the Uptown Park is led by Pete Carels
of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild and
former GOBA rider. It’s truly out of this
world and will help you find the voice of
your inner drummer. Be sure to stick
around the park because at 3:45 the
World Percussion Group OGADETULISOMA will perform. It’s a great
show!
Post drum performance, enjoy a cocktail
hour at one of our local pubs or get in
touch with your alien-art side with a
painting session at You’re Fired, paint
your own pottery. Grab dinner in town at
one of our 39 locally owned restaurants
and then meet us back in the park at
7:00pm for a performance by Son Del
Caribe -- Salsa, Merengue and more!
On Tuesday morning, exit your space
pod and enjoy breakfast Patterson’s
Cafe, voted best brunch in Ohio by Ohio
Magazine readers.
Then visit the
McGuffey Museum or take a guided
history tour of Oxford.
For lunch,
consider grabbing a Bagel from the
iconic Bagel and Deli and having a
picnic at Dogwood Park. Need to relax?
Consider getting a much needed
massage at Luna Blu Salonhttp://www.lunablusalonspa.com.
20% off all services for GOBA riders, but
appointments are required. Call soon!
Tuesday afternoon at 2:00pm, there will
be another interactive drum circle in the
park. Or you can try your hand at the
climbing wall in the Miami University rec
center. Tuesday evening, Miami
University is providing a buffet dinner,
you can get your tickets now:
https://goo.gl/IX5qt0
At 7:00pm, join us back Uptown for a
community square dance. We’re closing
down the road and taking over the
streets. Judy Waldron of Jericho Old
Time String band is an expert dance
caller and it’s sure to be fun for people
of all ages and experience levels.
You won’t be “alienated” in Oxford -- you
might just have an Out of this World
good time!
The GOBA News, May, 2016, P. 5
www.goba.com — 614-273-0811
BROOKVILLE
Wednesday, June 22
Your visit to Brookville promises to be
fulfilling and entertaining. We will have
numerous food options available around
town and at Golden Gate Park throughout
the day, to include lunch, dinner, and
breakfast the next morning. No one will be
hungry for long with all the great
homemade, local food fare available.
As a special treat, we have a dining option
which includes entertainment as well, and
all proceeds go to Special Olympics. The
Brookville Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons will be hosting a special dinner in
the Historic Hay House which features a
catered dinner and guest speaker Tom
Helbig of Tomfoolery Outdoors. Tom is
currently riding across America on the
Southern Tier Bicycle Route from San
Diego, CA to Key West, FL and will provide
tales of this adventure across the country.
This event is limited to the first 75
MIAMISBURG
Thursday & Friday, June 23 & 24
City of Miamisburg
http://exploremiamisburg.com/
Miamisburg is excited for GOBA to roll
into town! Keep checking the GOBA link
on
www.ExploreMiamisburg.com for up to
date information. Also check out the
businesses and activities listed to help
plan your visit.
The shuttle route will guarantee out of this
world experiences for all. Here are the
main stops:
q Base Camp Miamisburg Middle
School (Roswell). ! Feel at home with
local food, music, and special kids’
activities
q Downtown (Area 51). ! Shop til you
drop in the women’s and children’s
boutiques, outfitters, and bike shop.
Make sure to ask for GOBA shipping
í The Exhibit Building is located on the
corner of Hay Avenue and Wolf Creek
Pike. The Exhibit Building features
local Brookville items including military,
agricultural, businesses, churches,
organizations, and school items.
http://www.brookville.dcoweb.org/exhi
bit.htm
participants and the cost is $30/person
with all proceeds going to Special Olympics.
Pre-registration is encouraged and all
those pre-registering will receive a Swag
bag of goodies. For additional information
and to pre-register:
www.brookvillelodge596.com.
In addition, we are planning some great
entertainment for your time in Brookville.
Musical entertainment will include local
band 4th Level and headliner Bauner
Chafin. In addition, Bicycle Motorcross
(BMX) will be hosting a competition on the
grounds of Golden Gate Park during your
stay.
î The Brookville Railroad Depot and
caboose is located at Hay and Cusick
Avenues on the bike trail. The coming
of the railroad in 1852 established the
foundation for the growth of Brookville.
http://www.brookville.dcoweb.org/dep
ot.htm
As a reminder, floor sleeping will be
available at Brookville local schools (in
the gyms) for a small fee.
Transportation will be provided to the
school and other highlighted areas
around town.
The Brookville Historical Society will have
three of their buildings open, from 3:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, for
GOBA participants to visit. Donations will
be accepted.
ì The Samuel Spitler House at 14 Market
Street is now a community museum. The
Queen Anne architecture is the most
important feature of the Spitler House. It is
a unique three-story frame Queen Anne
(High Victorian) style house erected by
Spitler, a miller and plumber, in 1894.
http://www.brookville.dcoweb.org/house.htm
options back to your home! Pick up
vintage candy, grab some homemade
donuts, ice cream, cupcakes, the sweet
tooth options are endless. ! Eat one of a
kind pizza, hamburgers designed 100
years ago with a secret recipe, ribs,
barbecue, and much more. Two local
breweries offer food trucks, butter beer and
authentic Mexican cuisine and root beer.
! Walk the streets and do a little “alien
caricature” window shopping featuring the
local store owners.
! Hit the local
Historical Society for walking tour
information on the great 1913 Flood.
! Hop on the “Largest Paved Trail
Network” in the country.
q Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center
(Hangar 13). ! Special GOBA prices are
adult admission $3.50 and Youth (17 years
and younger)/Seniors are $3. If entering
the facility after 5 p.m., an additional
discount of $.50 off each admission. Open
late on Thursday night until 10pm.
! “STAC” features 2 water slides, rock
climbing wall, zero entry depth, sand
volleyball courts, and sand water play area.
q Riverfront Park-Downtown (Area 51).
! Thursday Night 5:00pm opener
Miamisburg Community Band; 6:00-9pm
features a local favorite band, “The Fries”
performing on stage. Enjoy vendor booths,
bouncy houses, and other kids’ activities.
There is lots more planned…stay
tuned. Brookville is looking forward to
your visit and committed to make it an
“Out of this World” experience for all
riders. If you have any questions,
please contact town coordinator, Erich
Haupt,
(937)
239-7040,
[email protected].
! Friday Night 5:00pm opening act; 6:00pm
Song Contest kicks off the night followed by
a bluegrass favorite, “Sawgrass” and more
vendors and bouncy house fun.
Additional Points of Interest
Pre-Registration events include:
and
q Great Miami River Paddle Float.
! Friday, June 24, 10:00am shuttle
departure -enjoy a leisurely 5.5 mile paddle
down the Great Miami River hosted by Great
Miami Outfitters, approximately 2 hours.
! $30 per person which includes all
equipment; 30 people max; recommended
age 16 years or older; all details listed on
registration page. ! Register by June 13th
at GreatMiamiOutfitters.com/GOBA-float.
q Mound Museum Tour. ! Embark on a
guided tour of the museum that tells the
history of the Mound that specialized in top
secret nuclear engineering involved with the
Manhattan Project and the Cold War.
! Pre-register by June 13 to Lorrie Huber at
[email protected]: tours are Friday, June
24th at 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm,
3pm-40 people max, $5 per person.
See p. 6 for more
Miamisburg fun and
Pre-Registration Events
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The GOBA News, May, 2016, p. 6
MIAMISBURG, cont'd from p. 5
q Mound T-Building Private Tour.
! Go
underground and learn the secrets of the Mound
and what the “T-Building” was used for years
ago-maybe a nuclear shelter? Maybe to make
nuclear weapons? ! Pre-register by June 13th to
Lorrie Huber at [email protected]: tours are
Friday, June 24th at 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm,
3pm-15 people max, $5 per person.
q Adena Mound. ! Visit one of 2 of the largest
conical mounds in the eastern US; hear from
Dayton and Ohio History experts on the significance
of the Mound and see if you can climb to the top!
q Pipestone Golf Course: check out tee times at
www.pipestonegolf.com
q Mound Golf Course: check out tee times at
www.moundgolf.com
q Date Time: Club Impact (City youth center) will
offer childcare age 8-14yr Thursday and Friday
11am-4pm for $5 suggested donation per child.
Housing:
! Indoor Sleeping in Middle School gymnasium in
camp: first come first serve for a suggested
donation.
! Home Stays: Contact Susan Cox at
[email protected] or (937) 554-2385
For up to date information
www.ExploreMiamisburg.com.
Song Contest
The 28th Annual GOBA Song Contest
will be held in Miamisburg Riverfront
Park-Downtown (Area 51), Friday
night, 6:00 pm.
GOBA Route Policies, 2016
When you pick up your packet in Hamilton,
please look for the list of Food Stops &
Attractions to find hours and admissions for
stops along the route.
GOBA works with local non-profit groups to
offer food stops, 3 per day, except for the
optional days and Saturday. While we hope
you do patronize the food stops (they're
fund-raisers for the local groups), if they run
out of food, be prepared to go to local
groceries or restaurants. It's also a good idea
to carry with you plenty of water and snacks
for emergencies. All week, support services
are available on the route from 7:00 am to
5:00 pm (4:00 pm on Tuesday & Friday and
2:00 pm on Saturday). Your riding should be
completed by these times each day. Route
services (sags, repair, emergency medical,
local police, food stops, etc.) are available
only during these times. You may start your
riding by 6 am, if you wish, but not before, as
it is still dark before then. If you are sagged
more than twice during GOBA week, your third
sag transport will be to your car, or you will be
asked to make other arrangements for the
remainder of the tour.
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Song Contest Encore
Once again, we'll bring back the
always popular GOBA song contest
Friday night in Miamisburg, 6:00
p.m. -at the downtown
entertainment, a short shuttle bus
ride or walk from camp.
As before, you and/or a group of
riders is invited to pen an original
GOBA song (using a familiar tune)
and perform it for GOBA...up to 2
minutes including intro. The top
winner will receive a free 2017
GOBA registration (groups will share
one registration) and the recognition
of a large audience that doesn't
have any tomatoes in hand. By the
way, food may not be a part of the
contest!
There will be a sign up form at the
information booth; sign up by
Tuesday, 6:30 pm, and be prepared
to leave a copy of your lyrics at that
time (so the taste police can review
them). Remember, it's a family tour,
so CLEAN and FUN. On Thursday
after 3:00, pick up your lyrics at the
Info Booth; you'll have a notice of
acceptance or rejection. Due to time
limitations, we can only consider one
song per performer/group, and only
the first 20 entries will be
considered. The order of the songs
will be posted on the Info Board
Thursday evening.
The GOBA route is marked with the letter
"A": alternating yellow and white for
"regular" ride days and orange for the
optional loop days. Please also check the
Info Board in camp daily for updates, as
the route is subject to change, due to
circumstances beyond our control. When
you're on a bike path, please remember
that these are public multi-use trails and all
safety precautions still apply. Be alert for
posts in the trail at road crossings.
At intersections, do not call out "clear" to
the riders behind you. Be extremely
cautious at crossings of high traffic roads
and railroad tracks. Be alert to changes in
road surface which can affect your control
of the bike, such as tar and chip surfaces,
potholes, short gravel sections, and
construction projects. This year's route
includes some blind curves, rough spots,
gravel and potholes. If conditions make it
difficult to keep your bike under control,
you may be advised to walk your bike. We
do this to protect the all of the other
cyclists as well as you. Remember that the
GOBA route uses public roadways and you
are sharing the space with motor vehicles.
Ride single file in presence of traffic.
SAFETY
SHOW
When you arrive in
Hamilton, all riders of
all ages will read and
sign the Safety Pledge to receive the
rider packet. In addition, we ask
first-time GOBA participants and riders
15 and under with their parent or
guardian to watch the safety video.
The safety video is 12 1/2 minutes long
and reviews the Ohio State Bicycle
Road Rules and pointers for on the
road. We take this time also to
welcome you and give you other
pertinent information.
Children riding are given special gifts to
help them understand the importance
of for both families and new riders to
acquaint them with GOBA. I look
forward to meeting everyone on June
18.
Safe Cycling,
Jody Dzuranin, Safety Cycle
Coordinator,
[email protected]
@ Check us out on Facebook!
facebook.com/gobatour
Always ride to right of center. Some roads
are very narrow and don't have a center line,
so it's doubly important to ride on the
right-hand side of the road. Get off the road
surface when walking the bike.
Let's remember to practice courtesy on the
road as well, so that we impart a shining
example of all that's good about bicycling.
Safety and courtesy....it's a two-way street.
Law enforcement officers will be watching
that you stop at stop signs and red lights and
obey all traffic laws. Don't be surprised if
they cite you for ignoring traffic laws. This is
for your safety as well as the safety of others
around you. See March News, p. 8 for
Ohio laws.
In case of severe weather: During lightning,
do not continue to ride; take shelter wherever
you can find it. If you come upon a flooded
road, wait until a local sheriff or ham
volunteer can investigate, or until a detour
can be designed; don't charge blindly into it.
If the rain is heavy, take a break.
Remember, cars won't see you easily in a
heavy rain. Give other bikes adequate
clearance. And just think...on June 25, you'll
be a GOBA veteran!
www.goba.com — 614-273-0811
The GOBA News, May, 2016, P. 7
Activities with Advance Reservations (This is an overview...see details elsewhere in this issue or March issue.)
ACTIVITY
CONTACT
Share a ride to HAMILTON
[email protected] ... or 614-273-0811, ext. 1 (March, p. 2)
Pre-Tour
Ship your bike to HAMILTON, by reservation
513-829-7586 (March, p. 1)
only
Motel Package by Ohio Travel Treasures
513-923-9112
All-Week
COP Towel Services
by June 10 (March issue, p. 5)
Amateur Radio Operators
gobahams.org or [email protected] (March, p. 5 & this issue)
HAMILTON: Floor sleeping
none, due to fire regulations
Sat., 18th
Eaton: Floor sleeping in GOBAville
first come, first served. (not described in newsletters)
Sun.
Eaton: Elegant Evening/Dinner
Reserve by June 13. March, p. 2 & this issue, p. 4
Oxford: Floor Sleeping
none, due to fire regulations
Mon./Tue.
Oxford: Miami University dorm rooms
Reserve by June 12. March, p. 3. https://goo.gl/cNUpHM
Oxford: Root Yoga
Pre-registration, this issue, p. 4. http://www.rootyogaoxford.com/
Oxford: Miami University buffet dinner
Tue.
this issue, p. 4. https://goo.gl/IX5qt0
2 Optional Bus Trips by Ohio Travel Treasures Reserve by May 15. March pp. 6-7. 513-923-9112
Tue. & Fri.
http://goba.com/wordpress/ & click "OTT Trips"
HURRY... don't be left out!
Brookville: Indoor Floor Sleeping
first come, first served. March, p. 4 & this issue, p. 5
Wed.
Brookville: Masons' dinner at Hay House
Limited space. This issue, p.5. www.brookvillelodge596.com
Miamisburg: Floor sleeping in GOBAville
first come, first served. March, p. 4 & this issue, p. 6
Thurs./ Fri.
Miamisburg: Home stays
Limited space. March, p. 4 & this issue, p. 6. [email protected]
or (937) 554-2385
Miamisburg: Great Miami River Paddle Float
Register by June 13. March, p. 4 & this issue, p. 5.
Fri.
GreatMiamiOutfitters.com/GOBA-float
Miamisburg: Mound Museum Tour
March, p. 4 & this issue, p. 5.
Register by June 13. Contact:
[email protected] for
Miamisburg: Mound T-Building Private Tour
March, p. 4 & this issue, p. 6.
reservations for both
Church Services in
Hamilton,
6/18 & 6/19
Plans are in the works for a
non-denom inational church service
to be offered in cam p on Sunday
m orning in Ham ilton. Officiating will
be Pastor Terry Unthank, Miracle
Revival Church. For details, see the
GOBA June Newsletter and check
with local info at the Fairgrounds.
Additional services at Ham ilton
churches are (rem em ber, you need
to leave by 9 am on Sunday):
! St. Julie Billiart Catholic Parish,
224 Dayton St., Ham ilton, OH
45011,
513-863-1040,
www.stjulie.net. 2 blocks north of
Butler County Courthouse. Services
on Saturday: 4:30pm m ass; and
Sunday: 8:30am and 11:00am .
! First United M ethodist Church,
225 Ludlow St., Ham ilton, OH
45011, 513-896-5683,
firstum c@ firstum c-ham .org.
2
services on Sunday m ornings: 9AMin fo rm a l p ra is e s e r v ic e a n d
10:45AM- m ore traditional style.
GPS RIDER MAPS
On Monday, June 15, the GPS GOBA rider
m aps will be available for download. Links
& tutorials will be on goba.com &
gobaham s.org.
Due to unforeseen detours during GO BAweek, you should check daily for routing
changes. For updates, see the June
Newsletter and goba.com on June 15.
Emergency Message Line
During GOBA-2016:
You can leave this num ber with fam ily
m em bers who, in case of em ergency, will
be able to leave a m essage for you.
Em ergency m essages only will be posted
on the board at the Inform ation Booth.
only from 12 noon on 6/18
until 12 noon on 6/25
614-273-0811
V O L U N T E E R
OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers
needed
R egistration
&
for
In fo
B ooth. Are you helping
friends, fam ily by driving their
sag vehicle and are looking for
som ething to do? W e have a
great place to spend a little
tim e.
H elp
out
at
info/registration booth. You will
help support regular staff.
W ork a couple of 2 hour shifts,
you get som ething special.
g o b ain fo @ g o b a.co m
Ohio Laws and Bicycling
Get ready for GOBA by
brushing up on the bicycle rules
of the road. Here are som e
im portant links to review before
June:
(1) See March News, p. 8 for
Digest of Ohio Bicycle Traffic
Laws.
(2) John Allen's "Street Smarts"
http://w w w .bikexprt.com/str
eetsmarts/
GOBA 2016: The GOBA News-May
Colum bus Outdoor Pursuits
1525 Bethel Rd., Ste. 100
Colum bus, OH 43220
The GOBA News, May, 2016, P. 8
THANK YOU
to our long-time Supporter:
www.goba.com — 614-273-0811 — [email protected]
See p. 7 for the quick reference
grid to make reservations for a
variety of fun stuff!
Refunds
on GOBA 28
Count the church
steeples as you are riding on the GOBA route.
See Forms & Links page of
goba.com for articles by Dr. Tom
Pommering, GOBA Medical CoDirector, on health topics for
cyclists.
Thanks to Nationwide
Children's Hospital Sports Medicine.
GOBA is a project of
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (COP)
614-442-7901
www.outdoor-pursuits.org
Count any Church Steeples that you can see from
the official route (even those that rise behind other
buildings). Count only on the mandatory ride days:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday (not the extra 50mile loop) and Thursday. Turn in your count by
Friday @ 4:00 to the info tent. The "Winner" will
be chosen out of all entries that match the number
counted by the GOBA staff. The one winner will be
announced at the Song contest on Friday in
Miamisburg. Check the schedule for time.
The steeples can be shorter or taller. But don't
count square ones. On Monday, June 13, check
facebook.bom/gobatour for photos of sample
steeples.
As stated on the application,
we will grant refunds (m inus a
$49 processing fee) to any
rider sending a request IN
W RITING, by certified m ail, if
it is postm arked by M ay 18,
2016.
W e cannot accept
phone or em ail cancellations.
And after M ay 18, we cannot
give refunds for any reason,
as we m ust com m it these
funds to the support of the
tour. Your travel agent can
advise you on trip cancellation
insurance.