Typically I ride 1-2 week long rides per year. Since I've done GOBA about a dozen times, I usually pick an out of state ride. These have included GRABAWR, TRIRI-twice, CNC in North Carolina-three , Cycle South Carolina, Door County self contained, RAGBRAI-twice, BRAT, and Shorlines West. Am planning on doing GOBA this year because it's in some of the most scenic parts of the state including Amish country and hills. More of a tourist than a roadie ... there are too many interesting places and people that one misses if one just put his head down and turns pedals.
Pete