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Skydive Trip

I am thinking about putting a ride together down to Skydive Chicago. It will be the weekend of May 21-22. They have a campground at their facility that will be free to use. This is also the first ride I'm planning, any info/advice will be greatly appreciated.

Tags: Bike, Camping, Skydive

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Permalink Reply by Ken Gray on February 12, 2011 at 3:06pm
Does that mean you're jumping out of a plane? Or just a nice bike ride to watch daring folks jumpimg out of planes?
Permalink Reply by Jason Smajda on February 12, 2011 at 3:44pm
I will be jumping myself, I have experience with several jumps already. Anyone is welcome to join, wether your interested in jumping or just coming out to watch others.
Permalink Reply by Ken Gray on February 13, 2011 at 5:29pm
Sounds fun. I could see a bike ride there and then hanging around and watching. No jump for me! Are you at the point of a planned route yet. Any SAG support?
Permalink Reply by dan brown on February 14, 2011 at 8:34am
I am very interested. that is on my bucket list ;-)
Permalink Reply by Liz on February 14, 2011 at 8:52am

hmm, this sounds very interesting, I might consider using a metra sling shot from joliet :)

Permalink Reply by Jason Smajda on February 14, 2011 at 9:20am
I have decided on taking the Metra as a group to Joliet. They allow I believe 5 bikes per car, which should be sufficient I believe. I don't think too many people would want to go. From there we will ride along the I&M Canal which will be a 54 mile ride.
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on February 14, 2011 at 11:06am

Great idea.  I need to get racks and panniers for my Trucker before the end of May.

 

Has anyone see any restrictions on putting loaded bikes into Metra?  They might be a little pissy about that.

Permalink Reply by Vondo on February 14, 2011 at 11:08am
I have been wanting to jump for a couple years now, but I don't think I can ride down there. I might drive down that weekend and maybe put the trunk rack on my car in case someone decides to bail on the ride back.
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on February 14, 2011 at 11:13am
I love this idea, though I'll be in Alaska when you go.  I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!
Permalink Reply by Liz on February 14, 2011 at 12:06pm
I've done it previously, having an assembly line when the train shows up makes it easier (one person hand bikes/gear up onto the train another on the train taking the bikes and gear)

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Great idea.  I need to get racks and panniers for my Trucker before the end of May.

 

Has anyone see any restrictions on putting loaded bikes into Metra?  They might be a little pissy about that.

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on February 14, 2011 at 12:16pm

Jason,

 

Are you thinking self-contained or would we be relying on restaurants for meals?


Permalink Reply by Jason Smajda on February 14, 2011 at 1:13pm
They do have a lounge on site for meals and a full service bar, there is also a 24 hour diner that would be a 5 minute ride from the site.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Jason,

 

Are you thinking self-contained or would we be relying on restaurants for meals?

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