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Looking for Le Tour de Shore riders

I'm riding the LTDS for the first time evah and I'm looking for tips.
What, beyond the necessities, should I bring for camping? Food, drink, snacks or can you get things nearby?
Is there any place near the campground to ride to or does everyone just kind of hang around the park?

Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Vince

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Permalink Reply by spencewine on June 1, 2012 at 8:12pm

Good point....I've got a small titanium pot for hiking that I could bring along with my alcohol stove...and I'll make my brother bring his isobutane stove and we'll boil the crap out of some water so at least we can have a nice cup of starbucks via and some oatmeal. If you bring some oatmeal/granola/ something that is "add hot water only" and we'll boil you up some agua caliente.

Ash L. said:

So no breakfast at the site? That will make the 43 miles on Sunday pretty crappo. 

Permalink Reply by Elwood Gruschow on June 1, 2012 at 8:53pm

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

Permalink Reply by Stephen P, Coughlin on June 1, 2012 at 10:42pm

Hi Vince:

Friday night camping includes a catered dinner. There is a camp store for snacks and soft drinks. Most folks hang out at the group campsite (Nassaki I). It is set back a bit in the woods. There is a great firepit and rustic cabin. There are not any nearby place to hang outs outside the park.

 

Permalink Reply by Stephen P, Coughlin on June 1, 2012 at 11:05pm



Elwood Gruschow said:

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

Permalink Reply by Sue Clark on June 1, 2012 at 11:27pm

My brother did the ride a couple times. He says there's places around the campground to get breakfast. I'm sure there are spots in Michigan City.

On the first day, the route usually goes right by my friend's place in Griffith, Sweets & Suds. I'll be stopping there for a break...good ice cream.

Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on June 1, 2012 at 11:54pm
Grrrrrr.
I've found that my coffee mug with the lid is a great disguise for alkyhol when Smokey Bear comes sniffing round my campsite. Not that I plan to drink a lot of anything but I do sometimes like a little shot of sippin wisky to help my rhuematiz. Medicinal purposes only, of course.



Elwood Gruschow said:

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on June 1, 2012 at 11:59pm
Thanks,
Does anyone bring any games like ladder ball or washers?


Steve Coughlin said:

Hi Vince:

Friday night camping includes a catered dinner. There is a camp store for snacks and soft drinks. Most folks hang out at the group campsite (Nassaki I). It is set back a bit in the woods. There is a great firepit and rustic cabin. There are not any nearby place to hang outs outside the park.

 

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on June 2, 2012 at 9:44am



Vince Zaworski said:

Grrrrrr.
I've found that my coffee mug with the lid is a great disguise for alkyhol when Smokey Bear comes sniffing round my campsite. Not that I plan to drink a lot of anything but I do sometimes like a little shot of sippin wisky to help my rhuematiz. Medicinal purposes only, of course.


Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on June 2, 2012 at 10:20am

Your campground will be a (mostly pleasant) 5 mile ride north of Chesterton, Indiana. Breakfast joints, grocery stores, etc.

Ash L. said:

So no breakfast at the site? That will make the 43 miles on Sunday pretty crappo. 

Permalink Reply by Stephen P, Coughlin on June 2, 2012 at 10:31pm



Ash L. said:

So no breakfast at the site? That will make the 43 miles on Sunday pretty crappo. 

 

Day 2 - 43 miles is on Saturday. First SAG stop will have Starbuck and breakfast baked goods.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 3, 2012 at 9:30am

Steve - As of today, are there any spaces left to camp or at host family houses?  

Permalink Reply by Jose A. Terrazas on June 4, 2012 at 12:14pm

This is my 4th year doing the ride and I brought less each time. Bringing even less this year.

small Camelback w/ mini pump, patch kit, extra tube, and a few snacks incase I get a craving between SAGs. Rain gear, maybe. Oh yeah, phone and Ipod.

Camping also, Keeping it simple. Tent, sleeping bag, evening attire, day two clothing, and items for showering on day 1. Maybe a little somethin somethin too. Keepin it on the DL. I'll toss in a frisbee just in case. Don't forget thath the beach is not too too far away if you feel upto it.

See you there. welcome

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