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 23, 2014 at 5:29am
Chainlink members- please attend the ride meeting tomorrow if you want to join this tour! No late entries will be accepted!
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 24, 2014 at 5:49am
I have reserved a table for 10 at Nevin's. Ask for the "Chicago Milwaukee Madison Ride" at the door.
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 24, 2014 at 4:09pm

OK - We have three riders.  Wish us luck!  No other riders will be accepted without approval from the entire group and any group member can veto said application.  Thank you for your interest!

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 27, 2014 at 7:08am
I'm making a 40th birthday present to myself with an almost 100% safety record on this tour save for some small cuts or bruises. I won't be returning to host this event next year, and I'm extremely glad to be leaving it with pride, head held high and walking tall. Good luck with your travels, and be safe! ;-)
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on March 18, 2015 at 10:24am
...bump.... :-)
Permalink Reply by Tricolor on March 18, 2015 at 2:48pm

I'm pretty sure at least two of us are going again this year, but anyone else interested post in and let's start to get organized.

May 23-25 - Chicago to Madison.

Roughly 60 miles a day, with two nights of camping in parks with all the expected facilities. Places to eat on the second night are a bit scanty but we usually bring stoves and dehydrated meals.

Mostly trails with a few roads though the parks around Milwaukee.

Take a bus back from the Student Union at Madison and arrive at the Metra downtown or at O'Hare early Monday evening.

Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on March 18, 2015 at 2:53pm

Ever done the ride to Madison from the Harvard Metra and back? It can be broken into 70 mile days. The return can be done to Kenosha Metra on the way back if one hustles a little extra. As for the bus ride, do you box the bike prior the ride, or do they just let you roll it in to the storage?

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on March 18, 2015 at 4:13pm

You roll the bike on to the bus in Madison.  The ride through New Glarus via Harvard, IL is pretty epic as well - the hills are cool - and the New Glarus brewery is a great stop.  I'm a sucker for Spotted Cow beer.

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