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Message started by richardr on Feb 27^th, 2014, 5:56pm

Title: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - Apr 3
Post by richardr on Feb 27^th, 2014, 5:56pm

Based on a tour we did in 2009, Ken, Vicky and I are putting together another East Texas State Park cycling tour.

It will be a 5 day/4 night semi-self supported tour with overnight camping at 3 parks, Daingerfield (first and last nights), Caddo and Atlanta. It is scheduled for Sunday, March 30 - Thursday, April 3. We will start at Winnsboro, where we can leave the cars in the police parking lot. Each day's ride is between 40 and 45 miles. Vicky will be driving our Mazda 5 mini-van. We will have room to carry stuff; how much depends on how many go on the tour. Each person is responsible for their meals and snacks, however we can pick up dinners, etc. using the car. We will share the cost of the camping sites (which should total less than $50) and other incidentals such as firewood.

Please respond to this posting or e-mail me if you are interested.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Feb 27^th, 2014, 6:59pm

[smiley=headbang.gif] Any chance of this changing weeks? I think it would turn into an indefinite bike tour for me if I was gone over the wife's birthday. [smiley=chinscratch.gif] Maybe I'll be super nice this weekend then ask.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Feb 27^th, 2014, 10:11pm

The wife must not like me as much as I thought - she doesn't seem to care. Now just to make sure work isn't going to get in the way. Go ahead and count me as a definite maybe! By the way - are DF bikes allowed? [smiley=evil.gif]

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Feb 28^th, 2014, 1:08pm

Home and work have cleared my absence for this time period - I'm in!

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Feb 28^th, 2014, 3:42pm

That's great that you can make it. [smiley=pepper.gif] Sure DF bikes are welcome.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by Cookie on Feb 28^th, 2014, 5:05pm

Is this the ride we got wet on ? I just asked the wife and she said she didn't care, so looks like I'm in. [smiley=vrolijk_26.
What time of day will we be meeting on March 30 ?

Cookie

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by kenbent6 on Feb 28^th, 2014, 7:50pm

I may not be ready yet but Old Silver is, spent couple hours taking the chain off and cleaning it and lube. Also cleaned frame and checked the hoofs. Now next is the trailer and all my STUFF, can't have nuff stuff. I'M IN!! [smiley=deadhorsebeat.gif]

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Feb 28^th, 2014, 8:16pm

kenbent6 wrote:

Good point - anyone got a trailer I can borrow? I guess I shouldn't assume the sag can haul all my stuff.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Feb 28^th, 2014, 8:43pm

Cookie wrote:

Is this the ride we got wet on ? I just asked the wife and she said she didn't care, so looks like I'm in. [smiley=vrolijk_26.
What time of day will we be meeting on March 30 ?

Cookie

Yes, this is the ride that was rained out at Atlanta SP. It is great you can join us.

We are talking about meeting at 9 or 10. Last time we left at 10. It is a 40 mile ride to Dangerfield SP. What do you think?

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Feb 28^th, 2014, 8:49pm

TonyWard wrote:

Good point - anyone got a trailer I can borrow? I guess I shouldn't assume the sag can haul all my stuff.

It depends on how many people go and how much stuff you have. We have a small minivan in which we will be carrying an Anora trike.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Feb 28^th, 2014, 8:55pm

So what is everyone planning to do for meals? My preference is to buy something and bring some things that don't need cooking (I don't have any cooking equipment). Didn't know if I would be the odd man out on dinner. Anybody have a gear list they can send me so I can see what I am missing?

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by LightningPilot on Mar 1^st, 2014, 6:29am

TonyWard wrote:

[quote author=kenbent6 link=1393545360/0#6 date=1393638638]I may not be ready yet but Old Silver is, spent couple hours taking the chain off and cleaning it and lube. Also cleaned frame and checked the hoofs. Now next is the trailer and all my STUFF, can't have nuff stuff. I'M IN!! [smiley=deadhorsebeat.gif]

Good point - anyone got a trailer I can borrow? I guess I shouldn't assume the sag can haul all my stuff.[/quote]

Don't you have a kid trailer?

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Mar 1^st, 2014, 6:37am

TonyWard wrote:

Good point - anyone got a trailer I can borrow? I guess I shouldn't assume the sag can haul all my stuff.[/quote]

I have a Burley you can borrow. It has had the kid seating removed for cargo hauling. Would be best with a 1/4" plywood floor added or coroplast. Also probably should swap out tires for reliability (you would keep any tires you put on it. Just give us back the old ones. Let me know if you want to take a look at it.
Vic

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Mar 1^st, 2014, 5:46pm

TonyWard wrote:

We are discussing meals. Last time Vicky cooked all the the breakfasts and dinners. Although she is willing to do it again, I would prefer she only cooks the dinner in Atlanta, due to its distance from the nearest town. We have cooking equipment.

For breakfast I am thinking of heating up water for people to use for their oatmeal, hot chocolate, etc. Or we could pick up a snack the previous day, such as a honey bun, and then eat breakfast in the nearest town, which is what Ken has done on his past tours.

For lunch we will eat at a fast food place.

For dinner we can take the car to get something like pizza, or pick up food at a grocery store.

We should have room for a small cooler, if you want to bring one.

I can send you our gear list, if you send me your e-mail address.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Mar 1^st, 2014, 9:23pm

Sounds good Richard - If I can bribe your wife into hauling a small cooler for me then I can bring milk - I'd just eat cold cereal every morning unless others wanted to get breakfast in town. One of my biggest fears on the trip is to be starving all the time - it is probably unrealistic though.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by Cookie on Mar 4^th, 2014, 12:25pm

10 am sounds good to me. I got 3 hr. Drive to get there, even thought about driven up on Sat. And camping out. [smiley=sleeping.gif]

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by kenbent6 on Mar 4^th, 2014, 6:22pm

Jerry, Iwould rather leave early that camp out, BUT if you camp, Winnsboro has a city R.V. park in town at the park. Remember staying there when on the 10 day ride?

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by Cookie on Mar 5^th, 2014, 12:16pm

Kenny, I'll probably leave bout 6 am & get there in time leave. Looking forward to this ride again. [smiley=pepper.gif]
I have some extra camping equipment I can loan. (Small stove,cook pot, tent & ect.)
Richard, will you be giving out the address in Winnsboro? [smiley=chinscratch.gif]

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Mar 5^th, 2014, 2:30pm

Cookie wrote:

Richard, will you be giving out the address in Winnsboro? [smiley=chinscratch.gif]

I went on line and found this address for the Police Dept: 501 S Main St, Winnsboro, TX 75494, (903) 342-3654. Does this agree with the information you have, Ken?

I have electronic maps and directions of the route we will be taking. If you want them, please e-mail me and I will send it to you. They are the same as the last tour with the exception of Atlanta to Dangerfield (which we never rode). This one uses the bicycling route recommended by Google.

If there is anyone interested in going, but not cycling, Vicky would enjoy the companionship.

Richard

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by kenbent6 on Mar 6^th, 2014, 7:21pm

The info on Winnsboro is correct, address and phone #. I will call the week before to make sure of the arrangements.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Mar 11^th, 2014, 6:33pm

I have some bad news. Our oldest cat is very sick, bone cancer. Vicky feels she should stay with her, so unless our cat's condition changes, Vicky won't be coming on the tour. It looks like it will be a self supported tour.

So, I tested out my new trailer carrying 25 lbs, riding 3 laps around White Rock lake today. It pulls nicely, but I noticed the extra weight.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Mar 15^th, 2014, 6:42pm

Richard, I'm very sorry to hear the bad news about your cat. Please let Vicky know that while she will be missed we understand why. [smiley=cry.gif]

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Mar 19^th, 2014, 11:56am

Good News! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] I just checked with Texas State Parks on the use of my Annual Pass to get us bicyclists into the park. Up to 6 bicyclists may come in under an Annual pass. Here is what the website says: "If entering by boat, bicycle, or on foot, the pass holder may be accompanied by as many as five additional guests who are entering by the same means as the pass holder."

This saves each of us from paying the $4 or $5 entrance fee for each park, although we must still pay for the campsite.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Mar 19^th, 2014, 7:32pm

Score! I had read that a while ago but posting it slipped my mind. Thanks for thinking of it. How many and who is coming?

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by johnnybent on Mar 19^th, 2014, 7:39pm

Man this gonna look like the campfire scene of Blazing Saddles.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Mar 19^th, 2014, 9:33pm

TonyWard wrote:

Score! I had read that a while ago but posting it slipped my mind. Thanks for thinking of it. How many and who is coming?

Ken, Jerry (Cookie), possibly Larry, Jim may drive sag, you and me. If I have forgotten someone, please let me know.

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Mar 21^st, 2014, 9:46pm

Mapped out the routes on RideWithGPS for anyone else that has a GPS.

Winnsboro to Daingerfield SP --> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4268726
Daingerfield SP to Caddo Lake SP --> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4268613
Caddo Lake SP to Atlanta SP --> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4268557
Atlanta SP to Daingerfield SP --> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4268536
Daingerfield SP to Winnsboro --> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4268728

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by richardr on Mar 28^th, 2014, 12:08pm

I'll bring an extra set of paper maps, Sunday; for those of us without GPS. If more are needed, please let me know.
Richard

Title: Re: East Texas State Park Cycling Tour, Mar 30 - A
Post by TonyWard on Mar 29^th, 2014, 3:13pm

Did a warmup ride on the East Side ride to get the legs loose. Can't wait until the big ride! See y'all in Winnsborro.