Madison tour pre-ride meeting?

Hey there - If anyone is interested in a meeting for this year's Chicago-Madison camping tour, please let me know. I have one confirmed participant aside from myself. Also if you can help me post the tour on the ATA's funky calendar system I would really appreciate it.

Attendance will be closed for the ride April 24, 2014!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/chicago-milwaukee-madison-pre-ri...

The ride page:

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/chicago-milwaukee-madison-tour-1

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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 11, 2013 at 10:43am
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 11, 2013 at 10:44am
Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 11, 2013 at 2:05pm

It's too bad that I'll be out of the area that weekend.  It sounded like a fun ride. 

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 11, 2013 at 5:40pm

That's OK.  I'd like to get at least one more rider, but my policy is unless we meet beforehand you aren't invited.  My current group could meet anywhere, take another route entirely and set up a completely different itinerary without would-be riders knowing.  The pre-ride meeting is crucial.  No exceptions.

Permalink Reply by Casey Carnes on April 12, 2013 at 6:37am

I'm interested.

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on April 12, 2013 at 9:39am

I really want to travel the GAP/C&O this fall but must get familiar with multiple day biking and camping.  When and where would you hold a pre-meeting?

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 12, 2013 at 12:34pm
COOL! Let's set it up!! Also - if you happen to have an old Garmin eTrex it will really help you on this tour. The route is set up and you can download it from a link on my event page. The trails are complicated. I have to get some times for the meeting - I'll keep you posted. Thanks!!!!
Permalink Reply by Matty Ice on April 18, 2013 at 10:56am

Hey there!

Not sure if there is still space available, I am interested in the ride. I don't have a Garmin but I do have previous touring experience.

Thanks!

Matt

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 18, 2013 at 1:51pm

Sorry - I'm still working on meeting times.  Super busy these days.  I did make one campsite reservation at Cliffside Campground for $35.  Sanders campground is a "primitive site" which would also be available.  We will also have to keep an eye on the weather - if we have bad weather in the forecast the ride is cancelled.  Further down the trail for the second night we will have several options, but if you think the Kettle Moraine is in your itinerary please make advance reservations.

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 19, 2013 at 1:25am
I should say that we have been very lucky. We haven't cancelled a single tour due to weather.
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 20, 2013 at 12:38pm
Alright - we need to sit down and cover some details. I'm available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. I prefer Thursday at a bar in Evanston. Can anybody work out a time on these days?
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 20, 2013 at 3:35pm

$71.50

I'll set a meeting date for Thursday evening.  Please everyone let me know what is convenient for you.

The breakdown:

Cliffside Campground = $35/2 is $17.50 per tent

Rome Riverside = $10 per rider (but I have to check with them for this year)

Van Galder/ Coach USA = $39 with a bike, $29 without.  If you ride a folding bike and have a bag to put it in it just counts as luggage and would be a bit cheaper to transport - and you could ride Megabus for $15.  Megabus simply doesn't have the capacity for a full size bike.  

http://www.coachusa.com/CoachUsaAssets/files/103/madison.pdf

Baggage Policy:

http://www.coachusa.com/info/vangalder/ss.toolkit.baggage.asp

So that comes to $66.50.  A voluntary $5 donation to Wounded Warrior Project would ideally be deposited on the parallel ride page on their website, bumping up the price to $71.50

But we really really need to get together to talk.  I have some route ideas I'd like to discuss.


Tomas Delgado said:

Seems interesting. Its $70 for camping fees, donation, and transportion (for you and your bike) back to Ohare/Downtown?

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