Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure
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The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) is a week-long bicycle tour. Each year it features a different part of Ohio. The tour averages 50 miles each day. As with other bicycle tours, GOBA is not a race. There is plenty of time to complete each day's ride as well as stopping at the tourist destinations along the route. The first GOBA was held in 1989.[1] The tour has grown to accommodate 3000 riders who visit from around the world. GOBA is primarily a tent camping tour, but trucks deliver riders' bags to the designated campgrounds. Typical campgrounds are fairgrounds, schools, and parks. When GOBA arrives in a host town, the red carpet is rolled out with entertainment and food. Unlike other tours like RAGBRAI, SAGBRAW, or BRAG, GOBA ends its route in the first day's departure city.
Since 1993, there have been layover days, where you can take an optional loop or stay in that city.
GOBA is a project of Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (COP), a volunteer-based organization that provides opportunities and education for outdoor recreation.
References
- ^ "History of GOBA" (PDF). goba.com. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
External links
- GOBA website
- Bicycle Tour Network Directory
- Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
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