Pitching a Tent

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Pitching a Tent

this is a group for lovers of the great outdoors and sleeping under the stars, and of course, bicycling to our camping destinations. and the group needs a better name

Location: the great outdoors
Members: 324
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2022

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Late September Ride + Camp • Sonoran Desert • FULLY SUPPORTED • GREAT CAUSE! 2 Replies

Hi Everyone, Wanted to share about an AWESOME RIDE/CAMP Adventure for an AWESOME CAUSE!THE CAUSEThe The Worthwhile…Continue

Tags: worthwhilemile, medicine, arizona, sonorandesert, charity

Started by Erin Stevenes. Last reply by Erin Stevenes Jun 27, 2019.

Lost and found from Zion 9 Replies

Cleaning up we found some items that were left behind, and I also overheard people talking about things that they are missing.So if you lost or found anything while camping post it here! I FOUND a…Continue

Started by Laura. Last reply by Mary K. Million Jan 5, 2018.

Howdy all + riding around (part of the) lake 4 Replies

Hello all,I just stumbled on this group while looking around for other Chicago touring/camping bike people. Looks like a good place to be!My wife Allison and I just got back from an 8 day ride around…Continue

Started by Joe Kallo. Last reply by Bob Kastigar Aug 3, 2015.

Something for later in the year

I put this out on another forum and got some interest. There may be a few here as well, especially from the Chicago area.Along my travels the past years a few people have asked about a bike rally in…Continue

Started by Marc A. Irwin Dec 25, 2014.

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Comment by igz on March 22, 2010 at 3:43am
wanna call it for the first weekend of May? do an easy one like Illinois beach state park?

is it too soon, or should we call it the "too soon to be camping camping ride"?
Comment by Chuck a Muck on March 21, 2010 at 4:30pm
Indiana Dunes-About 70 miles from Chicago...
isn't that Southshore line and do they not allow bikes on that?
Also last year the Southshore had limited service during the week ends due to maintenance...
Comment by Reverend Roach on March 21, 2010 at 4:22pm
so when the hell are we GOING camping?!!!!
Comment by Sarah Urbansky on March 21, 2010 at 3:26pm
Paul and I want to hit up the Dunes and Starved Rock this summer for sure.
Comment by Joe J on March 21, 2010 at 2:49pm
Starve Rock is nice area to hike and ride. good mountain biking as well
Comment by Michelle Green on March 21, 2010 at 12:09pm
no changing of the name, pls.

Camping in Zion was nice back in October, but I'd be up for anything. Also, Amanda wanted to put on RDDR:DANCE CAMP back when we were first planning RDDR:INAUGURAL. Best of so many worlds!
Comment by BalloonBiker on March 21, 2010 at 11:46am
I think that the later half of April might be do-able, particularly if we were to hit up one of the campgrounds that are along/close to Metra stations for an easy escape route. Perhaps Illinois Beach State Park?

For quick camping trips, later in the summer we could always combine Metra and biking:

Rock Cut State Park (about 25 miles from the Harvard, IL Metra)
Starved Rock (Rideable from the city, but apparently very easy from the Joliet Metra)
Indiana Dunes-About 70 miles from Chicago
Bong Recreation Area-- In Wisconsin, about 70 miles from Chicago, pretty close to the Kenosha Metra.

I'm definitely getting excited for the spring to be here!!
Comment by KatieP on March 21, 2010 at 7:09am
HAH! Love it Shar - should the slogan be 'we like getting dirrtty?"
Comment by Chuck a Muck on March 21, 2010 at 5:14am
Heather and I go to Indiana Beach every year... Granted it isn't a bike to destination, But I have an awesome 50 mile bike loop that follows the Erie Canal that starts at the campground...
Comment by igz on March 21, 2010 at 4:35am
so how soon, how early in the season should we do the first one?
 

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