July 2nd is a Thursday ride and it's time to sleep outside. For those of you still gainfully employed, your 4th of July holiday is most likely observed on Friday the 3rd so don't worry about calling in sick.
Here is the skinny: We catch a ferry at pre-funk time on Thursday from downtown Seattle to Bremerton. Where we ride 10 miles on the road and then 2 on dirt. We pick up food/drink supplies on the way. At camp we eat/drink/be merry around the fire. Friday morning pack up, roll downhill to the ferry and enjoy the rest of your long weekend.
The Detailed:
When: 5:00pm (ferry sails at 5:30 sharp) Thursday July 2nd
Where: Downtown Bremerton-Seattle Ferry dock
Ferry Fare: Passenger+Bicycle = $6.70+$1
Liquor: There is a stop in Bremerton (Mile 1)
Food: Bring/Buy what you need we will have a grocery stop. (~Mile 6)
Beer: Quick-e-stop (~Mile 10, just before the dirt)
Camping: Pack light. Sleeping gear, Cup, Headlamp, Toothbrush
Bike: Roll what you have, there is some dirt but hike it if you need, no shame. Bring a headlight if you have it.
Route(s):
Pavement Dirt Climb Dirt out option
There is also a vista at the top of the mountain for those who seek adventure and have headlights at night. The view1 and view2are great.
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derrickito
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:45 am
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last year we had a crew that left later. ill probably be doing that again because there is no way ill be able to make it to the ferry by 5pm.
ill figure out a boat and time and post it up when it gets closer
jeff
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:02 am
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The 10 mile ride is cake, it's the 2 or 3 miles up the dirt/rocky road to camp that will break you.
Pack light and prepare to be pushing up that hill.
Oh, also: In. Friday July 3 is my furlough day.
tehschkott
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:17 am
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Yeah dude, it's on.
And yeah, even on my 29er I walked up portions of that dirt road. Things just gnarly.
Bring a water filter if you have one. I'm bringing mine if you don't have one. Also though not strictly necessary, bring your mountain bike if you have one - there's a sweet little single track trail to ride on once you get up there. Lots of fun.
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:08 pm
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derrickito wrote:
last year we had a crew that got lost in the dark.
ftfy.
joeball
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:33 pm
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Roll what you want, the dirt road in is steep in sections but is the most direct route, thus it is shortest and easiest to follow with the least amount of turns. No matter what bike you bring there is one corner that 99% of the riders will walk, no big deal, you change it up a little, get back to a more mellow grade and keep riding. The alternative route out, is 3 times as long and not as steep and has a little smoother surface and is pretty fun but if you are in doubt on the route just follow the initial path out.
So Jeff, roll your 1x1 if you wanna you'll only be walking like 100 more feet than people with all the gears in the world, that bike will be fun on the way down.
Ben: If you wanna scout and lead that route by all means. The route I am leading is posted.
Derrick: Yes there was a later group last year and if you are leading another group on a later ride that will be excellent. Just remember that the ferry crossing is an hour and then with stops it takes ~2 hours to get to the camp site so be ready to ride in the dark late group.
derrickito
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:33 pm
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we got turned around on one street for about 100 yards. that wasnt lost.
jeff
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:37 pm
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derrickito wrote:
we got turned around on one street for about 100 yards. that wasnt lost.
Perhaps the early group could leave some glow in the dark trail markers.
Last year's scream at the top of our lungs until we heard you shout back was effective, but annoying.
Also: Ro needs to come on this trip.
tehschkott
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:43 pm
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Herding cats what?
derrickito wrote:
we got turned around on one street for about 100 yards. that wasnt lost.
Seem to remember Matthew going back and forth to find lost people/parties - but what do I know. I was obliterated by Prof Dave's magic cookies last year.
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:10 pm
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jeff wrote:
Also: Ro needs to come on this trip.
Yup. Even if it means he is on the motorcycle.
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:14 pm
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I will be on this trip, but I will be testing the limits of how much can be carried up that road. Maybe I should bring a winch.
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:18 pm
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Or you can pull a Rogelio and bring a little wench.
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:51 am
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Re: 1x1s...
I would love to roll my SS 29er on this... does anyone think the approach would be too much of a pain in the ass with SS mountain gearing?
Its either that or the Bareknuckle with ~82" of gears...
lantius
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:00 am
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bott wrote:
Re: 1x1s...
I would love to roll my SS 29er on this... does anyone think the approach would be too much of a pain in the ass with SS mountain gearing?
29er will be more fun on the way down in the morning, that's for sure.
jeff
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:14 am
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bott wrote:
Re: 1x1s...
I would love to roll my SS 29er on this... does anyone think the approach would be too much of a pain in the ass with SS mountain gearing?
The ride to the trail head will be cake. The ride up the trail is the reason I am bringing my 1x1. Most people walked it last year anyways, and what they didn't walk was rocky dirt road.
joeball
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:27 am
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I'm rolling the LHT, cause I can load more PARTY in the panniers.
tehschkott
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:40 am
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lantius wrote:
bott wrote:
Re: 1x1s...
I would love to roll my SS 29er on this... does anyone think the approach would be too much of a pain in the ass with SS mountain gearing?
29er will be more fun on the way down in the morning, that's for sure.
Hell yeah. The bomb out of there in the morning is really long and super fun. Do not bring the bareknuckle if you have the 29er option available to you.
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:10 am
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i am riding the pugsley. rohloff party!
i last year i used it to haul probably 70+ pounds of log from the slash pile up to the campsite (and fell over at the end). and that was with the lowly i9 hub!
Alex
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:36 am
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I'm thinking about hiking in (need to get on the road to Portland in the morning), so one less Rohloff. Sounds like Andre isn't borrowing my "spare" Rohloff either...
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:22 am
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lantius wrote:
i am riding the pugsley. rohloff party!
i last year i used it to haul probably 70+ pounds of log from the slash pile up to the campsite (and fell over at the end). and that was with the lowly i9 hub!
Surly Rohloff party!
Nobody invite Professor Dave....
joeball
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:32 am
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Maybe Laura can come out this year
laura
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:42 am
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joeball wrote:
Maybe Laura can come out this year
I was there and could hear all of you, just a wee bit incapacitated.
ripper
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:43 am
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joby wrote:
lantius wrote:
i am riding the pugsley. rohloff party!
i last year i used it to haul probably 70+ pounds of log from the slash pile up to the campsite (and fell over at the end). and that was with the lowly i9 hub!
Surly Rohloff party!
Nobody invite Professor Dave....
I'm bringing my rohloff, but it's not on a surly. I guess I can't be part of Joby\'s club.
I already invited the professor. but the neural eraser cookies can stay home.
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tehschkott
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:48 am
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Mike, you're going to commit ritual seppuku on the fucking spot the minute that beautiful Ira Ryan gets so much as a scratch on her. Don't you have a Diamond Back you'd rather ride for this?
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:58 am
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tehschkott wrote:
Mike, you're going to commit ritual seppuku on the fucking spot the minute that beautiful Ira Ryan gets so much as a scratch on her. Don't you have a Diamond Back you'd rather ride for this?
what good is a bike unless you ride it? especially doing fun stuff like this.
but man, I'm stoked for this year's campout. I'll be on the early ferry.
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tehschkott
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:00 pm
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ripper wrote:
tehschkott wrote:
Mike, you're going to commit ritual seppuku on the fucking spot the minute that beautiful Ira Ryan gets so much as a scratch on her. Don't you have a Diamond Back you'd rather ride for this?
what good is a bike unless you ride it? especially doing fun stuff like this.
but man, I'm stoked for this year's campout. I'll be on the early ferry.
Hell I'm excited to see it.
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:26 pm
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sorry andre:( I'm workin all weekend...we've got a few peeps at the cafe out of the country and everyone is coverin.
sorry andre:( I'm workin all weekend.we've got a few peeps at the cafe out of the country and everyone is coverin.
Boo!
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:05 pm
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I'm in--this time with more daylight, less stuff on my bike, and a full flask.
joeball
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:17 pm
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Ro is in. Dave?... paging Prof. Dave.
Admins can I get a sticky please?
ro
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:19 pm
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Ok, I'm in.
Alex maybe I can share the ferry expense with you and throw the Friday in the trunk.
Last year I went to the camp early. I enjoyed a leisurely set up at the camp and thoroughly enjoyed watching the group arrive sweaty and tired. The midnight group was the best for looking whipped.
Don't even know if the horse group will be there this year because of the dates, 7/2- 7/3 instead of 7/3-7/4.
The web site says that the gate is open on the weekends 9-6.
dashap
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:36 pm
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joeball wrote:
Ro is in. Dave?... paging Prof. Dave.
Old guys represent! I plan to come; consensus seems to be, though, don't bring baked goods.
jeff
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:46 pm
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dashap wrote:
Old guys represent! I plan to come; consensus seems to be, though, don't bring baked goods.
No one forced them to eat said cookies.
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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:00 pm
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Please bring baked goods. Some of us do love them so. Others; well it sounds like the group has learned what to expect.
tehschkott
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:04 pm
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jeff wrote:
dashap wrote:
Old guys represent! I plan to come; consensus seems to be, though, don't bring baked goods.
No one forced them to eat said cookies.
It's true, we just didn't know what we were getting into. Bring em on Dave. I've learned my lesson - and so has Laura I suspect.
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