Hello Friends,
We’re excited to welcome you to XOBA 2026 – The US 250 Adventure! Our journey begins this Saturday, and we can’t wait to ride across Ohio with all of you.
Saturday Check-In & Parking
Bridge Street Middle School
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
- Bike truck opens at 9:00 AM
- Please arrive no later than 10:30 AM
- Bus departs promptly at 11:00 AM
Your bicycle will be individually wrapped in a moving blanket before being loaded onto the truck. There is no need to remove pedals, turn handlebars, or make any special preparations. Simply bring your bike ready to ride.
Your luggage will travel with you on the bus, and we’ll have boxed lunches available for the trip to Oregon.
Please note: The school building will not be open, so restroom facilities will not be available.
Meeting Us in Oregon?
If you’re driving directly to the starting point, please meet us at:
Christ United Methodist Church
5757 Starr Ext.
Oregon, OH 43616
Please plan to arrive between 4:30 and 5:00 PM.
Travel Changes?
If your transportation plans have changed since registering, please let us know as soon as possible.
If you’re running late on Saturday morning, call or text us at:
937-634-XOBA (9622)
Bike & Mechanical Support
We’ll have a volunteer mechanic traveling with us throughout the week, but please make sure your bicycle is in good working condition before arriving. Some overnight locations are not close to bike shops, so taking care of maintenance now will help avoid delays on the road.
SAG Support
Our Support & Gear (SAG) vehicle will be available throughout the week.
SAG Phone: 937-634-XOBA (9622)
Ride with GPS
Our Ride with GPS event is nearly ready! Routes are being finalized as our team completes route marking this week.
Join the event here:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/483561/nQ5FAZ6j58HOfFJEFtdNgLrQos5rnELW
Final routes will be available by Wednesday evening. As always, routes will be fully marked, and paper maps and cue sheets will also be available for anyone who prefers them.
If you have any questions before Saturday, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Safe travels, and we’ll see you in Wheeling!