Skydive Trip

I am thinking about putting a ride together down to Skydive Chicago. It will be the weekend of May 21-22. They have a campground at their facility that will be free to use. This is also the first ride I'm planning, any info/advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Gray on February 12, 2011 at 10:06am
Does that mean you're jumping out of a plane? Or just a nice bike ride to watch daring folks jumpimg out of planes?
Permalink Reply by Ken Gray on February 13, 2011 at 12:29pm
Sounds fun. I could see a bike ride there and then hanging around and watching. No jump for me! Are you at the point of a planned route yet. Any SAG support?
Permalink Reply by dan brown on February 14, 2011 at 3:34am
I am very interested. that is on my bucket list ;-)
Permalink Reply by Liz on February 14, 2011 at 3:52am

hmm, this sounds very interesting, I might consider using a metra sling shot from joliet :)

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on February 14, 2011 at 6:06am

Great idea.  I need to get racks and panniers for my Trucker before the end of May.

 

Has anyone see any restrictions on putting loaded bikes into Metra?  They might be a little pissy about that.

Permalink Reply by Vondo on February 14, 2011 at 6:08am
I have been wanting to jump for a couple years now, but I don't think I can ride down there. I might drive down that weekend and maybe put the trunk rack on my car in case someone decides to bail on the ride back.
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on February 14, 2011 at 6:13am
I love this idea, though I'll be in Alaska when you go.  I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!
Permalink Reply by Liz on February 14, 2011 at 7:06am
I've done it previously, having an assembly line when the train shows up makes it easier (one person hand bikes/gear up onto the train another on the train taking the bikes and gear)

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Great idea.  I need to get racks and panniers for my Trucker before the end of May.

 

Has anyone see any restrictions on putting loaded bikes into Metra?  They might be a little pissy about that.

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on February 14, 2011 at 7:16am

Jason,

 

Are you thinking self-contained or would we be relying on restaurants for meals?


Permalink Reply by igz on February 14, 2011 at 10:02am
This is the same weekend i would be planning 'never too soon to go camping' trip in zion.  otherwise i'd be in.  its also close to starved rock park.  i wouldnt mind it a bit later in the season. (the air up there would be a bit warmer too)
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on February 14, 2011 at 11:11am

Iggi,

 

It's also never too soon to go to camping in Ottawa either. :)

 

iggi said:

This is the same weekend i would be planning 'never too soon to go camping' trip in zion.  otherwise i'd be in.  its also close to starved rock park.  i wouldnt mind it a bit later in the season. (the air up there would be a bit warmer too)
Permalink Reply by igz on February 14, 2011 at 11:26am
yes, ottawa could be the first installment of 'pitching a tent' this year.

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