MCBC 2010 CAMPING TRIPS

Ruth Blair – camp coordinator

(815) 943-7884 dorandruth@charter.net

 

All campgrounds have electric hookups and nice washrooms. The group includes those with tents to those with big motor homes and non-campers. Camping groups vary from 15 to 28 people. A group dinner is planned for the 2nd night of camping. COME JOIN THE FUN! If you want to be added to the MCBC camper’s list to receive advance information please let Ruth know. dorandruth@charter.net

 

2010 CAMPING SCHEDULE

Monthly camping trips are planned for May through October. Days reserved are for Sunday to Friday but some campers do extend the days. At least 3 to 4 days of rides are planned starting on Monday. Rides vary in distances of 25 to 50 miles. Canoeing/kayaking and hiking are often available. It is important that you register as soon as possible to get included in the MCBC group area. Contact the hosts for the trip to get more information and to let them know you are planning to come. Maps and Cue sheets are provided and sent to participants via e-mail. Non-camping members are encouraged to join in on the trips. Near-by motel listings can be found on the internet or from the hosts. Web sites for each campground have detailed information.

MAY 16-21 SPRINGFIELD, IL Hosts: Kathy & Chuck Lemke, 847-456-5824 (cell phone) kclemke@aol.com , Co-hosts: Pat & Jim Minard, 847-302-4368 (cell phone). SPRINGFIELD CAMPGROUND KOA, 217-498-7002. Reservations can be made starting April 1. Prior to that Kathy needs to make a list for the campground of how many 30 amp and 50 amp sites we need, including the dates so sites can be held for the group. Please let her know before March 15. You will then call the campground to make your own reservations. We have variety of bike routes starting on Sunday afternoon with an ice cream ride to downtown Springfield stopping at some of the 12 historic sites. Rides continue through Thursday with a hilly ride from New Salem to Athens. New this year is a bike ride around Lake Springfield. You will want to save some time for visiting other historic sites, shopping and/or kayaking on the lake or on the Sangomon River. Kamping cabins or a Kamping Lodge can be rented at KOA if you don’t have a camper and want to join in the fun. (Check out the web site) springfieldkoa@hughes.net

JUNE 13-18 TWO RIVERS, WI Hosts: Connie & Dave Steffen, 815-459-3299, bikekite@sbglobal.net The campground is BADGER PARK, 920-794-8818, www.villageinwi.com for site location and more information. Village Inn on the Lake is at same location, same phone number and website. We have biked many of these roads from Point Beach State Park in the past. The campground is across the road from the paved bike trail that runs along the Lake Michigan shore from Manitowoc to Twin Rivers. Points of interest are: Point Beach State Park, Car Ferry, Museum and home of the 1st Ice Cream Sundae, Hamilton Museum and the Maritime Museum. Make your own reservations ASAP (in December) as sites are limited. Then let Connie know your site # so she can include you for cue sheets and maps.

JULY 11-16 BAILEYS HARBOR, DOOR COUNTY, WI Hosts: Anne & Andy Lunk, 815-455-9239, aanno@mc.net. This annual trip continues to be a favorite of all campers. Rides are planned throughout the peninsula on secondary roads to all communities and points of interest from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock and on Washington Island. Make your own reservations: BAILEYS GROVE CAMPGROUND, 866-839-2559, www.baileysgrovecampground.com. The Journey’s End Motel is located next to the campground, 920-839-2887 (800-944-3582) journeysend@dcwis.com. Reserve ASAP. Sites and rooms fill up early.

AUGUST 15-20 SPRING GREEN, WI, Hosts: Roger & Elaine Foin ,815-678-2123 Bike the rolling countryside and canoe, kayak or tube the Wisconsin River, all from the riverside campground. Area includes trail riding on the Military Ridge Trail from Dodgeville; Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate; and the House on the Rock. For cabins and tent sites contact the WISCONSIN RIVERSIDE RESORT, www.wiriverside.com or 609-588-2826. Please contact the Foins to make an RV reservation for one of the sites they are holding for our MCBC group- roger@xjrdesign.com.

SEPTEMBER 12-17  Hosts: Ruth & Dorwin Blair, 815-943-7884 dorandruth@charter.net
The camping trip that was planned for this month is being canceled. After scouting out the area, it was decided that the routes were not suitable for our camping group. The campers will discuss other destinations and a new trip will be planned. Watch for details in future newsletters and through the group email messages.

OCTOBER 3-8 MADISON, WI, Dane County Parks Host: Pat Kellogg, 815-459-6049. pkellogg4108@att.net

LAKE FARM PARK UNIT CAMPGROUND, 3101 Lake Farm Road., 608-246-3896.

Details for this trip will be published at a later date. Let Pat know if you are interested in going on this trip.

All campgrounds have electric hookups and nice shower facilities. Camping groups vary from 15 to 28 people. Routes can often be shortened to accommodate riders of varied abilities. A group dinner is planned for the 2nd night of camping with the participants contributing a dish to pass and $ to help with the meat, usually prepared by the hosts. COME JOIN THE FUN! Contact any host for more information about camping trips.

 

 

Club Riding Tips

Here are some tips for making each ride a safe and fun experience.

  1. Know where the ride starts the day before. If in doubt, call the contact person for directions. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the ride starts in order to unload your bike, pump the tires, get ready to roll. The ride leaves at the time listed. If we KNOW you are coming, we will, as a courtesy, wait 5 minutes. Maps + sign up sheet will usually be left on a member’s car window.

  2. Bring a helmet, filled water bottle, spare tube, lock, snack, money and a light jacket. Weather may alter the course of a ride, particularly in March and April. Be prepared!

  3. Know your riding ability and speed. In spring,  we’re all getting back in shape and are a bit rusty so the pace might be slower. Later though, those who consistently ride 3-4 times per week become really strong. They will take off and ride at the head of the pack. If you are a slower rider, plan to bring a friend to ride with you. The ride leader will most likely be in the middle. We do usually meet during or after the ride to eat together - why ride if you can't eat??

  4. For your riding reference, please note the pace rating system below. Most of our members will be riding a moderate pace by May. Where do you fit?

Slow paced = 8 - 10 mph

Moderate = 12 - 14 mph                           

Faster = 16 - 20 mph

 

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