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GOBA 2018 The Good, The Bad, and The Soaked

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Matt Gholson

I just completed GOBA, the Great Ohio Bike Adventure, so it’s time for a ride report.  I took my action cam and the first time I tried to use it I dropped it.  It survived with only minor damage, but … Continue reading →

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PLANS!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Matt Gholson

I‘ve been thinking about what I want to accomplish this year.  Last year I was thinking about doing the 3 State 3 Mountain challenge and spent most of my energy February, March and April preparing for it.  Because I put the … Continue reading →

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2011: End of Year Status Report

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Well its snowing today in Southern Illinois, and last nights rain is going to make any attempt at a mountain bike ride today foolish, so it looks like a good time to write my end of the year post.  My awards … Continue reading →

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2010 Is In The Books

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Matt Gholson

It’s Christmas Eve morning and we’re going to have a white Chirstmas, just check out how white it is out there.  Bing is going to be thrilled. This blog was created exactly one year ago today, the original name was going … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Matt Gholson

Back to school… I hate those 3 words, not so much because I don’t want to go back to work, more because the marketing nonsense that they conjure up.  For example, did you know that for back to school, kids need; … Continue reading →

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Ohh YEEAAHH!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Matt Gholson

So… one night in camp on GOBA we were all sitting around talking and JC was trying to think of a good logo or image for Barn Door Cycling.  Someone, it might have been Jane had the idea of Kool-AId … Continue reading →

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What’s the point

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Matt Gholson

My wife and I were walking last night and came upon a guy flying a radio controlled airplane in a field.  I was mesmerised and stopped to watch.  The guy was flying the plane around in tight cirlces and would occasionally … Continue reading →

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Review: Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Matt Gholson

Last year on GOBA I found that spending an entire day outside in the sun could get kind of rough.  I broke down and bought a straw hat which helped some, but had some problems.  It was a very open … Continue reading →

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GOBA Day 6, 7 & Final Thoughts

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Matt Gholson

I’m back home in my familiar computer chair and its time to crank out  the GOBA last report.   Day 6 was a 52 mile ride with about 15 miles of paved bike trail; we left Athens and headed to McArthur.  It was unique … Continue reading →

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GOAB Day 4 & 5

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Matt Gholson

     Hello again from GOBAville Ohio’s largest moving town.  Today is another layover day and we are in Athens Ohio your typical college town featuring streets packed with bars, eccentric shops, and ethnic restaurants.   Its 8:30 and I’m hanging … Continue reading →

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