GLAP: 100 Miles on the I&M Canal

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Permalink Reply by Tommy H. on June 25, 2014 at 11:15pm

Hey there.  I registered for the ride (it's free!) and was then gently informed by my wife that I am attending a wedding in the city that night.  I think I am going to try and do the ride and make the reception.  Are you thinking about doing it?  From what I understand, the fellas at AxelTree put on a solid event. 

Lanterne Rouge said:

Tommy,

Are you doing this ride?

http://rideaxletree.com/2014/03/ten-thousand/

This stokes the flames of adventure (to me at least) and I would love to hear about it.

Tommy H. said:

Everybody,

Thanks for checking out the site and for your comments.  These replies confirm what the post concedes - adventure is defined by the individual.  It is, therefore, entirely relative.  For me, it was an adventure to find 100 miles of (almost) uninterrupted trail within a very short drive from Chicago.

Yes, the pictures reflect the trail in its current condition.  However, a heavy rainfall could flood certain portions.  I will look into some of the campsite in the area.  Riding the length of the trail and camping overnight sounds like a lot of fun. Personally, I would do that in September or October - once the bugs die down a bit.

For my ride in particular, I did not pack much.  I had two bottles on the bike, a hydration pack with some food and some bike tools (tube, patch kit, tire levers, bike tool and air cartridges). The small towns (i.e. Morris and Seneca) can provide any extra food and water you might need.  

As for KevinM and/or Lanterne Rouge, I am happy to post a write-up of any experience you feel defines adventure.  The only parameters are that the experience involve something outdoor-related and set in the Midwest.

T

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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on June 26, 2014 at 10:37am

Sounds pretty rad, but alas, I only have 25mm tires. I won't show up for fear of having my tires slashed (ha ha. )

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Permalink Reply by sgrady11 on June 26, 2014 at 2:34pm

They are now available on the online reservation system (used to have to send in postcards which was the worst). But I believe you can actually camp in certain places along the I&M (no services obviously).

Dave Grossman said:

I was at Starved Rock this weekend and after now reading this I really want to ride there.  I think it could be a lot of fun riding in, camping, and riding out.  The hard part would be actually getting a campsite there.  That place is always packed.

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