The cycling phenomenon called "bikepacking" may be something you've heard about, but do not quite understand. Is it something for you? Well, this weekend at Ingawanis Woodlands at their Eagle Lodge, you can come for free and find out. There will be cyclists there with set ups on their bikes showing what the concept is and answering any questions you may have.
Bikepacking doesn't have to be all about some far flung adventure in some exotic place. You could use the concepts for going on a picnic, for example, and haul it all on your bicycle to George Wyth. Or you might even use some of these concepts to camp by bicycle, or even use the ideas for a RAGBRAI trip.
There will also be some talk about how to ride and use the extensive network of gravel roads in Iowa. The types of bicycles used, techniques for riding, and more will be discussed. The venue is at Ingawanis Woodland, a Bremer County park. To get there take County Road C-50 from Janesville toward Denver and turn Left/North on Hawthorne Avenue. (Gravel road) Proceed North until you reach the wooded area at the top of a hill. Look for a driveway to the left #2588. If you go downhill and to the right you went too far!
We'll be there from 4:00pm Saturday until 7:00pm with the bikes and experts talking about bikepacking and gravel road riding. There will be chili and a campfire. Feel free to bring a beverage and a lawn chair. Camping over night in tents is also optional. Keep in mind that Ingawanis Woodland is a primitive site and that there are no amenities.
Hope to see ya there!
It
is easy to access this area by C50. Take county road C50 from
Janesville toward Denver and turn north on Hawthorne Ave. You will find
a hidden driveway (2588) that takes you in to Eagle Lodge. There is a
second parking lot that is always open on 260th. - See more at:
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Bremer/Park/Ingawanis-Woodland.aspx#sthash.Beb58NkV.dpuf
It
is easy to access this area by C50. Take county road C50 from
Janesville toward Denver and turn north on Hawthorne Ave. You will find
a hidden driveway (2588) that takes you in to Eagle Lodge. There is a
second parking lot that is always open on 260th. - See more at:
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Bremer/Park/Ingawanis-Woodland.aspx#sthash.Beb58NkV.dpuf
It
is easy to access this area by C50. Take county road C50 from
Janesville toward Denver and turn north on Hawthorne Ave. You will find
a hidden driveway (2588) that takes you in to Eagle Lodge. There is a
second parking lot that is always open on 260th. - See more at:
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Bremer/Park/Ingawanis-Woodland.aspx#sthash.Beb58NkV.dpuf
