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The Shortest Bike Camping Ride Ever

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The Shortest Bike Camping Ride Ever

Time: May 14, 2011 from 5:30pm to 11:45pm
Location: Julie's House to Paul's Backyard
Street: Hermitage/Lawrence (email or call for address)
City/Town: Chicago
Phone: 773-965-3396
Event Type: camping, bike, shakedown
Organized By: The Shortest Ride Ever Committee
Latest Activity: May 14, 2011

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Looking to test out your skills and gear for an upcoming bike camping trip?

We have the perfect shakedown ride to work out any bugs (no pun intended)!

 

Meet at Julie's house on Hermitage (1700W) and Lawrence (4800N) at 5 PM. 

 

Leave at 5:30 all geared up, stop at the grocery store for last minute supplies and then ride 2 miles to the campgrounds.

 

Campgrounds are located in Paul's backyard  (Barry/Leavitt) and includes a firepit, 2 grills, room for tents and an indoor bathroom. And 3 dogs of course.

 

Paul will be providing breakfast in the morning.

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Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on May 14, 2011 at 3:41pm

Word, Adriana, word. 

 

Cameron, if you have new gear that you need to test, non-perfect weather is the best time to test it.

Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on May 14, 2011 at 1:22pm
Perfect testing weather out there.
Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on May 13, 2011 at 4:10pm
We see how it is.  Someone's backyard isn't good enough for you. :)
Comment by shar on May 13, 2011 at 12:33pm
what if I just wanna hang with some friends and sit by the fire then just go home... is that allowed? :>)
Comment by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on May 12, 2011 at 8:52am
I so wish I could come, but I have to replace the bathroom floor in my new place. :-|
Comment by Sol on May 12, 2011 at 1:28am
Paul, exactly how many tents wii fit in your yard? I will likely participate to some degree, but will have to go home to walk munchster.
Comment by A.K.A Paul on May 11, 2011 at 9:23pm

Hey Adriana!  Congrats on your new tent!  I have Big Agnes sleeping bag that I got from REI last week that I'll be using for the first time on Saturday.  Their equipment comes highly rated.   Sorry to hear about you mirror :(

 

And...I forgot to mention earlier...I have marshmellows and smoores fixins.

Comment by A.K.A Paul on May 11, 2011 at 8:21pm

I have some Jamison and Jim Beam to help as well. 

I have a tarp so that should knock off a couple of bucks from the list.  

Adriana...I have an extra tent that sleeps about 4 people.  If you would like use it, feel free. 

I'm making some bbq pulled pork and a kettle of beans.  There should be enough for everyone but feel free to bring whatever you like. 

I have bunch of PBR's, feel free to bring fancier beer if you prefer.

Comment by Salvo Lutzery on May 10, 2011 at 9:07pm
Adriana, Go to the salvation army and buy an old sleeping bag (or use a nice blanket from your house), then go to the hardware store and buy a tarp and some nylon cord, then  go to the army surplus store and buy a blue sleep pad. total= 20 bucks or less. We will help you set up the tent using stationary objects and some whittled sticks. There ain't no bugs this time of year, so that should do you fine. It's only one night, and beer, steaks, and a good paul breakfast should cure any discomfort during the night.
Comment by igz on May 7, 2011 at 7:55pm
my recommendation on starter gear is - dont buy starter gear.  its a waste of time and money and potentially future therapy.  unless you dont intend to be much of a camper/bike camper of course - just the occasional back yard kinda thing - then anything cheap is fine. target always has that kinda stuff, so do army/navy surplus stores. just dont decide to go to kilimanjaro with it.  

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