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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

GOBA announces 2010 tour schedule
The 22nd Annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA)'s 2010 tour, June 19-26, will feature the southeastern section of Ohio. The expected 3,000 riders will start gathering for the tour June 19 at the Hocking County Fairgrounds in Logan. They will begin cycling on June 20, covering an average of 50 miles per day, and will overnight in McConnelsville on Sunday, Marietta on Monday and Tuesday, Athens on Wednesday and Thursday, McArthur on Friday, and will return to Logan on Saturday.

Some of the many attractions featured on this tour include Ohio's treasured Hocking Hills, Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Campus Martius Museum, Ohio River Museum, sternwheelers, the hand-operated locks of the Muskingum River, Washboard Music Festival, Stuart's Opera House, Lake Hope State Park, Blennerhassett Island, Quilt Barns of Vinton and Athens counties, Harmar Village, Forked Run State Park, Robbins Crossing; and other

historic sites, covered bridges, and nature areas.

The week will include the traditional bicycle parade and the gala opening ceremonies in Logan, family-oriented entertainment each night, options for bus excursions, cheering on the professional bike races, two layover days with bicycling options of 50- or 100-mile loops offering invigorating routes through the scenic hills, and the ever-popular GOBA Song Contest.

This is the 22nd year for GOBA. The tour is owned and operated by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits, a non-profit organization, for the benefit of bicycle-related projects in Ohio. GOBA's long time sponsor is Bob Evans Restaurants, whose contributions have made the tour possible.

Those interested in receiving registration information and tour details can request a brochure by calling 614-273-0811 or by visiting the website at www.goba.com.

Brochures will also be available in the spring in Ohio Bob Evans Restaurants and many bicycle shops. Application deadline is May 19, 2010.

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