OK folks.....Just an update and a refresher for everyone on my 2010 Fargo Adventure Ride. Please read this over. If you have questions, please ask in comments. If you intend on coming, please comment or quickly fill out the submission form telling me you plan to come. I just want to have an idea of how many will be riding as this may dictate what route I use to get us out of town.
Thursday, June 17th - Arrive and camp at Lebanon Hills Campground. Reserve your campsite here. This is a really fun gathering night. Last year after set up several went and rode a lap or two at the Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail.
Friday, June 18th - The ride will be roughly 60 miles of single track, paved bike path, gravel, grass double track, and pavement. We will leave the Lebanon Hills Campground at 8:00AM. This should give you time to get ready in the morning and pack your stuff. We will proceed to the Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike parking lot and start from there if any folks are not camping and want to drive in that morning. The ride is a voluntary group ride. You come and ride at your own risk. If you plan to race this event, please find another event to race. This is a ride that is about fun and experiencing the environment.
Note - Friday Afternoon - Many of us doing my ride will head to Cable, Wisconsin area for the Salsa Sol Sessions. You are all welcome to join us, go home or continue camping and riding at Lebanon Hills.
Saturday June 19th and June 20th - Salsa Sol Sessions - Check info here. Make sure to also reserve campsite or lodging. Think of two more days of riding sweet single track and camping with like minded folks. I can't wait......We will be staying at the Namekagon Campground.
Questions I've had so far?
Will we be carrying camping gear on the Gnat Adventure Ride? - No. We can leave all gear at camp.
Will the route have food/water stops? - Nope, not without adding 3-4 miles to the route. Maybe we will do this, but don't count on it. Plan to carry your food and water from the start.
How long wil the ride last? - Hard to tell, but I am guessing aobut 6 hours of riding & stopping, plus time for photos, food stops, etc.
What bike should I ride? - Whatever you've got. I'll be riding my Fargo as will many others as it is ideally suited for the route I'm planning. That said, both mountain bikes and cross bikes will work, both will be at an advantage and a disadvantage at some point on this route. Yet, both will work great.
Note about bikes - If you are planning on going to the Salsa Sol Sessions following my Fargo Adventure Ride, I suggest you seriously consider bringing a second bike. Make sure you bring a mountain bike that you are comfortable riding over technical, rocky, rooty and fast single track. I'm not about to tell you what bike is best for that, but if it isn't the bike you plan on riding at my ride, then I suggest you bring a second bike.
I'd like to bring my family to camp, are there things for my family to do? - Absolutely. The MN Zoo is less than a mile from camp. In addition, many parks, playgrounds and other activities surround the campground. There is hiking, biking, fishing and canoeing all within the boundaries of Lebanon Hills.