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SUMMARY:Cowichan Dreamer - Gravel Buddies Rally on Vancouver Island\, BC\, Canada
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”teammateRow”][vc_column width=”1/4″ el_class=”teammateImage”][vc_single_image image=”74631″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”teammateDescription”][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a multi-day bikepacking trip on Vancouver Island! \n\n\n\n\nCowichan Dreamer Rally begins and ends in Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. \nRiders will traverse a 250km loop with around 2300 vertical meters. \nThis rally aims to build confidence\, empower\, create connections\, and explore beautiful places in a supportive setting. We will share knowledge\, learn by doing\, and above all else\, have fun! \nAs there is a lot to be said\, I created a whole post about it on the Buddies website: https://www.gravelbuddies.ca/cowichan-dreamer-rally-26 \nPlease read through all the details and FAQs before you sign up.There will also be a Meet & Greet along with the info session on the evening of Thursday\, August 13th. \nCost and cancellation: \nCost of ferries isn’t included in the price of registration. You are responsible for getting your own tickets. \nIf cancelled 2 weeks prior to the trip\, you will be refunded what you paid minus Eventbrite processing fee. \nNote: \nLiability Waiver has to be signed to join. You will get the link in the information email closer to the Rally. \n\n✨ Our trip\, just like our rides\, are for women\, gender-diverse and 2SLGBTQIA+ riders.
✨ All trips\, besides the rally\, are no-drop\, we keep an eye on each other and ride as a group. 
✨ This is a social\, unguided ride; everyone is responsible for their own decisions. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of Bikepacking Root’s Community Event Calendar\, where we share bikepacking events across the US and Canada. Bikepacking Roots is not involved in the hosting of this event unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to the organizer for more information.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bikepackingroots.org/event/cowichan-dreamer-gravel-buddies-rally-in-delta-bc-canada/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Waterways to the West Bike Camping with Out Our Front Door in Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”teammateRow”][vc_column width=”1/4″ el_class=”teammateImage”][vc_single_image image=”74754″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”teammateDescription”][vc_column_text css=””] \nRide Specifics\nMileage: Day 1: 110miles | Day 2: Varies | Day 3: 110 miles \nSupport: Self supported – you carry all of your own camping gear on your own bike. No vehicle support. \nLodging: Tent (camping gear not provided). We will stay at Starved Rock State Park Campground (IL DNR) located in the State Park at Utica Township\, IL 61372 (map). \nPace: 12-15mph \nTrail/Route: Trail/Route: Mixed terrain w/paved road\, smooth limestone\, and gravel. \nAge: Adult Ride (21+) \nTrip Description\nOne of the most beloved jewels near Chicagoland is Starved Rock State Park. It is one of Illinois’ ​most beautiful destinations. The park’s 18 canyons feature vertical walls of moss-covered stone and multiple waterfalls. Formed by glacial melt water that slices dramatically through tree-covered sandstone bluffs\, the Illinois River bluffs in Utica\, Illinois will surely percolate anyone’s curiosity. \nWe will learn about the world’s first major natural waterway reversal in human history as we traverse along the Chicago River\, from the heart of Chicago to the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Cold air starts to sweep across the land when we go back in time to relive a catastrophic flood that occurred between 14\,000 and 18\,000 years ago in the Midwestern United States and reshaped the land. On our off day from biking\, we’ll host a guided hike through the park \nThis is not your average group bike ride. At each break point and along the way\, our guides will immerse and educate in the history\, geography\, architecture and the uniquely beautiful natural habitats and ecosystems of North Eastern Illinois. Our groups are small and personable to ensure the knowledge of the land is passed on to riders. \nRead more about the 2023 adventure in this blog post. \nWhat’s Included\n\nCampsite and firewood\nFood for Day 1 dinner\, Day 2 dinner\, and Day 3 breakfast.\nEducation about our local history and nature\nReally nice and supportive guides\n\nWhat’s Not Included\n\nFood for Day 1 lunch\nFood for Day 2 breakfast and lunch\nFood for Day 3 lunch\nSnacks\n*We will stop at designated restaurants where you can buy your lunch\n\nAbout the Guides\nOur guides are part of a community of volunteers that believe in adventure and helping others find adventure right out our front door. They exude a welcoming\, supportive\, and inclusive spirit which are foundational values at OOFD. They have love and appreciation for their home and like sharing knowledge about that home with others\, thus helping the riders to develop a stronger sense of gratitude for our local history and nature. \nThe guides will be set with the route and an extensive script about the area you’ll be riding through with intentionally chosen breakpoints along the way. \nThey are more than someone to follow on the ride. They are trained and will be there to encourage and support you as well as support with mechanicals that may arise. \nTransfer/Refund/Cancellation Policy\nParticipant Cancellation: No Refunds. By registering\, you acknowledge and agree there will not be a refund if you cancel or do not show up for the event. Tickets cannot be resold. \nTransfers: You can transfer three days before the event. You can only transfer to an event in the same calendar year. Fill out this transfer form at least three days before your ride departs\, and we will follow up in a week or less with instructions on how to register for your new event. Contact us if you have any issues. \nOrganizer Cancellation: Full Refund | Nobody wants an event to be canceled. In the rare circumstance the organizer cancels the event at their discretion\, registered participants will receive a full refund. To date\, this organization has canceled minimal events. \nWeather and Rain: We do not cancel an event for rain\, storm\, or any other weather. We ride rain or shine. Chicago weather is typically passing\, if the weather requires\, we will pause the ride and wait in a sheltered space then continue biking. Some of the best views of the lake and greenery on the trails are after a rainstorm. \nRadical Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Agreement\nThis is included in your registration form. Showing up with a welcoming and inclusive spirit is crucial and expected of everyone that rides with us. \nThis event is part of Bikepacking Root’s Community Event Calendar\, where we share bikepacking events across the US and Canada. Bikepacking Roots is not involved in the hosting of this event unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to the organizer for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bikepackingroots.org/event/waterways-to-the-west-bike-camping-with-out-our-front-door-in-chicago-il/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Summercamp with Wild Wolf Cycling Collective in Big Bear\, CA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”teammateRow”][vc_column width=”1/4″ el_class=”teammateImage”][vc_single_image image=”74337″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”teammateDescription”][vc_column_text css=””] \n🌲 🏕️ Summercamp tickets are on sale now! 🌲🏕️\n(Link in profile) \nJoin us for 2 nights and 3 days of car camping\, adventure\, and community in beautiful Big Bear Lake\, CA August 21-23. \nThis is a choose-your-own-adventure weekend for gender expansive and women campers\, with opportunities for hiking\, road cycling\, gravel riding\, xc mountain biking\, bike park laps\, rock climbing\, lake hangs\, arts and crafts\, camp cooking\, and plenty of time to simply relax beneath the pines. \nBring any bike or no bike at all. Each evening we’ll gather around camp to share a meal and swap stories from the day’s adventures. \nBig Bear is one of our favorite weekends of the year\, and it also serves as an annual fundraiser for the Wild Wolf Gear Library and Campout Stipends Program. \nOur group campsite sits at approximately 7\,000 feet in a beautiful pine forest\, with easy access to trails\, the lake\, and town. \nTickets are $35 and include camping for Friday and Saturday nights. Campers should bring their own camping equipment or arrange to borrow gear from our Gear Library in advance. We have tents\, sleeping bags\, and four adventure bikes available to borrow. \n*This event is for and by riders those who identify as non binary\, gender fluid\, trans\, femme\, women\, agender\, gender queer\, and all that identify outside of the gender binary. \n  \nThis event is part of Bikepacking Root’s Community Event Calendar\, where we share bikepacking events across the US and Canada. Bikepacking Roots is not involved in the hosting of this event unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to the organizer for more information.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bikepackingroots.org/event/summercamp-with-wild-wolf-cycling-collective-in-big-bear-ca/
LOCATION:Big Bear Lake\, California
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