Re: South Peninsula Bike Camping Ramble (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:07:49 -0800 (PST)
 >
 > sounds fun but not sure if my trike would be good on gravel roads

Probably not.

 > (maybe yours would?) oh and I'm out of shape.
 > 
 >  > From: Hunter Ellis<http://www.gmail.com/~hunterfryellis>
 >  > Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:59:33 +0000
 >  > 
 >  > May 1st is the start date for the inaugural Footloose Forays bike camping 
 >  > trip!
 >  > 
 >  > ** South Peninsula Bike Camping Ramble
 >  > ------------------------------------------------------------
 >  > 
 >  > There's just over two months left to sign up for the inaugural Footloose 
 >  > Forays bike camping adventure! Michael, son Hunter, and longtime friend and 
 >  > partner-in-crime Justin will lead a handful of adventurous souls on a trip 
 >  > through the wildlands of the San Francisco Peninsula this May
 >  > Are you interested in bike camping, but don't have the tools (or desire) to 
 >  > carry your camping gear on a multi day ride? Do you want the adventure of 
 >  > camping but don't want to do all the work yourself? Are you comfortable 
 >  > riding a bike for the better part of a day, but are not an ironman 
 >  > triathlete? If so, read on!
 >  > 
 >  > This trip is designed for people of many ability levels who want to 
 >  > challenge themselves, explore some seldom-seen corners of their backyard, 
 >  > learn a bit about what goes into planning and executing a bikecamping trip, 
 >  > and want to have fun with a group of like minded people. The route starts in 
 >  > Half Moon Bay and heads down the coast through San Gregorio and Pescadero to 
 >  > Butano State Park. There will be some riding along HWY 1, which can be busy, 
 >  > but is also a nationally-recognized bike route. We'll take as many detours 
 >  > as possible, including the beautiful Stage Road. The towns of San Gregorio 
 >  > and Pescadero are quaint little charmers and will encourage us to take a lot 
 >  > of breaks as we warm up and get used to riding our bikes. We'll arrive at 
 >  > camp in Butano State Park, tap a keg of homebrewed beer, set up our tents, 
 >  > and relax while Hunter prepares a delicious camp meal. The next day, after 
 >  > breakfast, will be the most challenging day. We'll tackle the Butano Fire 
 >  > Road, which winds up towards
 >  > the ridgeline over Ano Nuevo State Park.  It will be a challenging ride, but 
 >  > there won't be any cars, we will take it slow, and there will be snacks and 
 >  > water waiting at the top. After a little more climbing through the redwoods 
 >  > we'll zip down to our next camp at Portola Redwoods State Park. On day three 
 >  > we’ll ride out an old (flat!)  fire road, back up the coast, and finish 
 >  > the loop.
 >  > 
 >  > This trip is designed for people who are comfortable riding 30 hilly miles a 
 >  > day for three days at a comfortable pace. You should have a bike that is 
 >  > well maintained and capable of riding on gravel roads as well as paved 
 >  > roads. A rigid mountain bike, hybrid commuter, gravel bike, or road bike 
 >  > with >35mm tires should all be fine. You will need to provide a tent, 
 >  > sleeping pad, sleeping bag, riding clothes, camp clothes, and anything else 
 >  > you might need for three days on a bike. We will transport all your gear to 
 >  > and from camp, provide two dinners and two breakfasts, picnic lunches, and 
 >  > plenty of snacks, water, drinks, and beer. Please contact Hunter at 
 >  > http://www.gmail.com/~hunterfryellis with any questions about the route or other 
 >  > specifics.