Hoping to bike from Chi or Milwaukee to Mpls, wanna join? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T15:32:30Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/hoping-to-bike-from-chi-or-milwaukee-to-mpls-wanna-join?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A1122967&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhich bus between Madison and…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-06-17:2211490:Comment:11243742019-06-17T01:42:07.610ZAllanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Allan
<p>Which bus between Madison and Chicago, allows bikes? And are there any rules about how to place a bike into the baggage area, or no rules at all and you just place one into the baggage area on the outside of the bus under the seats? I wonder if you are talking about the Van Galder bus service between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Madison, though I'm not sure.</p>
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<p>Always had that impression(not sure why) that most bus service providers including Greyhound and Megabus didn't allow…</p>
<p>Which bus between Madison and Chicago, allows bikes? And are there any rules about how to place a bike into the baggage area, or no rules at all and you just place one into the baggage area on the outside of the bus under the seats? I wonder if you are talking about the Van Galder bus service between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Madison, though I'm not sure.</p>
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<p>Always had that impression(not sure why) that most bus service providers including Greyhound and Megabus didn't allow bikes as checked luggage, but that's interesting if any do permit bikes to be such.</p> You're welcome. Of course I…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-06-01:2211490:Comment:11234912019-06-01T21:50:37.605ZMatt M. 18.5KMhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MattM
<p><font style="background-color: #ffffff;">You're welcome. Of course I can't help but think if it's possible to safely head over east to DerferMark's route from New Glarus, turn back north towards the Glacial Drumlin, head East on the Glacial Drumlin/New Berlin/Oak Leaf Trail, and south on the Robert McClory/Green Bay Trail to Chicago's Millenium Park.<b> There would be no train at the end of the ride, just pure glory.</b> OR if one was instead to ride back north using the Badger State…</font></p>
<p><font style="background-color: #ffffff;">You're welcome. Of course I can't help but think if it's possible to safely head over east to DerferMark's route from New Glarus, turn back north towards the Glacial Drumlin, head East on the Glacial Drumlin/New Berlin/Oak Leaf Trail, and south on the Robert McClory/Green Bay Trail to Chicago's Millenium Park.<b> There would be no train at the end of the ride, just pure glory.</b> OR if one was instead to ride back north using the Badger State Trail and the Capital City Trail to the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and then use the Glacial Drumlin trail and proceed to Chicago, Google says it's 530 miles. It appears to be as much effort and mileage on trails to get to Lake Mills as it is on the roads. It's 60 miles to get to the Sandhill Station campground from the New Glarus campground or very possible for the bike camper fully loaded with gear.</font></p>
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<p>SixtyTwo, I am moving it to September or October, hit me up and I'd love to join you. What kind of mileage will it be, and what's your destination? I'll google Allegheny Passage. Hit me up and add me on facebook by searching "Noah Kleinschmidt" or text me at 612868049zero</p>
<p>SixtyTwo, I am moving it to September or October, hit me up and I'd love to join you. What kind of mileage will it be, and what's your destination? I'll google Allegheny Passage. Hit me up and add me on facebook by searching "Noah Kleinschmidt" or text me at 612868049zero</p> Matt, thanks a ton for the in…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-30:2211490:Comment:11232462019-05-30T02:35:01.220ZNoah Kleinschmidthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NoahKleinschmidt
<p>Matt, thanks a ton for the info! 426 is longer than I thought it would be. I need to practice. You're awesome for mapping this out for me, thanks man</p>
<p>Matt, thanks a ton for the info! 426 is longer than I thought it would be. I need to practice. You're awesome for mapping this out for me, thanks man</p> I'm thinking about switchign…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-30:2211490:Comment:11232442019-05-30T02:33:05.061ZNoah Kleinschmidthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NoahKleinschmidt
<p>I'm thinking about switchign this to a September or October ride, since I'll have more training. So far I've only gotten a 40 mile ride in (and a couple 20s ea week). Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>I'm thinking about switchign this to a September or October ride, since I'll have more training. So far I've only gotten a 40 mile ride in (and a couple 20s ea week). Thanks for the info!</p> Mike W and Defer, thanks a bu…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-30:2211490:Comment:11229672019-05-30T02:30:24.127ZNoah Kleinschmidthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NoahKleinschmidt
<p>Mike W and Defer, thanks a bunch for the heads up! Good to know</p>
<p>Mike W and Defer, thanks a bunch for the heads up! Good to know</p> Sounds sweet Brian - like a g…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-30:2211490:Comment:11232422019-05-30T02:29:13.426ZNoah Kleinschmidthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NoahKleinschmidt
<p>Sounds sweet Brian - like a good practice run for me. I'd love to join you if you need a partner. Add me on facebook by searching "Noah Kleinschmidt" or hit me up at 61 two 8680490</p>
<p>Sounds sweet Brian - like a good practice run for me. I'd love to join you if you need a partner. Add me on facebook by searching "Noah Kleinschmidt" or hit me up at 61 two 8680490</p> If the trails weren't closed…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-16:2211490:Comment:11226872019-05-16T23:50:53.377ZMatt M. 18.5KMhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MattM
<p>If the trails weren't closed and the ride started or ended in Harvard, Illinois at the Metra, this is what Google thinks the ride looks like if it goes past New Glarus Brewery as mentioned in the OP. DerferMark's route travels east of the brewery. It's 426 miles or 685 kilometers or 19 miles farther than DerferMark's route which runs through Janesville and Beloit. The additional mileage over Noah's estimate of 370 miles allows for extensive trail riding (route and miles automatically…</p>
<p>If the trails weren't closed and the ride started or ended in Harvard, Illinois at the Metra, this is what Google thinks the ride looks like if it goes past New Glarus Brewery as mentioned in the OP. DerferMark's route travels east of the brewery. It's 426 miles or 685 kilometers or 19 miles farther than DerferMark's route which runs through Janesville and Beloit. The additional mileage over Noah's estimate of 370 miles allows for extensive trail riding (route and miles automatically added and created by Google Maps). </p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2625071855?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2625071855?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a></p> I always thought it was a bet…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-16:2211490:Comment:11226032019-05-16T23:20:16.579ZMatt M. 18.5KMhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MattM
<p>I always thought it was a better plan to avoid the roads. The Glacial Drumlin Trail is mostly crushed stone but it gets everyone all the way west to Madison without having to deal with suburban Chicago traffic or trains/buses. Cottage Grove, of course, left us off on the highway shoulder for a couple of miles however. As far as the tour I basically I got bored of taking the same route every year, plus it was usually pretty expensive. Definitely check out Noah's Minneapolis tour and…</p>
<p>I always thought it was a better plan to avoid the roads. The Glacial Drumlin Trail is mostly crushed stone but it gets everyone all the way west to Madison without having to deal with suburban Chicago traffic or trains/buses. Cottage Grove, of course, left us off on the highway shoulder for a couple of miles however. As far as the tour I basically I got bored of taking the same route every year, plus it was usually pretty expensive. Definitely check out Noah's Minneapolis tour and always plan everything ahead of time!!! </p> Chicago to Madison is a decen…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-05-16:2211490:Comment:11224402019-05-16T16:23:23.030ZTricolorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tricolor
<p>Chicago to Madison is a decent long weekend trip. three days, two nights and a bus back to Chicago since they take bikes. Matt had a really good route worked out that we used for a few years over Memorial Day.</p>
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<p>Allegheny Passage/C&O is a must-do if you have a week or so for it. Take the train overnight to Pittsburgh, 5 or 6 days to reach DC, a day or two in town then another overnight train back to Chicago.</p>
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<p>Chicago to Madison is a decent long weekend trip. three days, two nights and a bus back to Chicago since they take bikes. Matt had a really good route worked out that we used for a few years over Memorial Day.</p>
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<p>Allegheny Passage/C&O is a must-do if you have a week or so for it. Take the train overnight to Pittsburgh, 5 or 6 days to reach DC, a day or two in town then another overnight train back to Chicago.</p>
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