Spoke-N-Sport Bikepacking Adventures

Come join Andrew on the first bikepacking trip to the Big Sioux Rec area!!! 

We'll depart from Spoke-N-Sport and ride the bike trail north to Ditch road, make a stop at the Renner Corner for some grilling' meats, then we'll ride to the Big Sioux Rec area via gravel roads. 

Sunday morning we'll ride back to Sioux Falls and should be back to Spoke-N-Sport at noon. 

In total, we'll ride about 20 miles each way at a relaxed touring pace -- 10-12 miles per hour. We'll have time to take stops, get photos, and travel as a group. 

Andrew is also hosting a pre-ride meet up to review the route, camping, and logistics:  FACEBOOK EVENT

Join the event over on Facebook for more details:  FACEBOOK EVENT

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What do I need to go bikepacking? 

1. Bike - stout tires for gravel, comfortable for all-day riding, in good working order, helmet 
2. Water and food - on-bike and camping 
3. Camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, personal kit, camp stove(s), clothes, etc 
4. Money for food and snacks at the Renner Corner; we may also stop for a 2nd breakfast for in Brandon or east SF. $20 should work just fine 
5. A sense of humor and a story to tell over the camp fire 

Registration is $10 and will cover camp site, fire wood, sag on call durning SnS business hours, and a few goodies. 

Go bikepacking with Andrew to Palisades State Park!!! 

We'll depart from Spoke-N-Sport and ride the bike trail north to Ditch road, then make a usual stop at the Renner Corner for dinner supplies, hot dogs, and random foodstuffs. Next we'll ride east on gravel to Palisades State Park where we'll camp the night.

Sunday morning we'll ride back to Sioux Falls and should be back to Spoke-N-Sport early afternoon. Andrew always recommends a 2nd breakfast (brunch, elevenses, 1st lunch), so we'll make a slight detour to Garretson before returning to Sioux Falls.

This trip is a bit longer than the last trip. 25 miles each way, for a weekend total of about 50 miles. We'll be riding at a usual gravel touring pace 10-12 miles per hour and of course we'll have time for photos, quick breaks, sight seeing.

Andrew is hosting a pre-ride meet up to discuss the route, camping, and last minute trip logistics:  FACEBOOK EVENT

Join the Facebook event for more details and conversations:  FACEBOOK EVENT

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What do I need to go bikepacking?

1. Bike - stout tires for gravel, comfortable for all-day riding, in good working order, helmet
2. Water and food - on-bike and camping
3. Camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, personal kit, camp stove(s), clothes, etc
4. Money for food and snacks at the Renner Corner; we'll also stop for a 2nd breakfast for in Garretson. $20 should work just fine.
5. A sense of humor and a story to tell over the camp fire

Registration is $10 and will cover camp site, fire wood, sag on call durning SnS business hours, and a few goodies. 

Stay tuned for registration information!!!

Bikepack Blue Mounds State Park with Andrew leading the way on his trusty Fargo.

We'll depart from Spoke-N-Sport riding east towards Brandon, where we'll cross the state line and ride into Minnesota. Along the way, we'll explore a rambling gravel route that will let us explore western Minnesota prairie. 

Sunday morning we'll ride back to Sioux Falls and should be back to Spoke-N-Sport late afternoon. Andrew always recommends a 2nd breakfast (or 1st lunch), so we'll make a quick stop in Luvern and get a breakfast depending on schedule (we have options: fast and quick or sit down and enjoy) before returning to Sioux Falls.

This trip is a even longer than the last trip. The route is about miles each way, for a weekend total of about 85 miles. We'll be riding at a usual gravel touring pace 10-12 miles per hour and of course we'll have time for photos, rest stops, sight seeing. In addition, we'll have a stop planned for Beaver Creek on the way and return trip back to Sioux Falls.

Blue Mounds does not have functional showers & sinks due to an E. Coli outbreak a few years ago. Water is available at the ranger station. Bringing multiple water bottles is recommended to keep enough water for drinking, cooking, and washing.

Registation required: --> Google docs link

Andrew is hosting a pre-ride meet up to discuss the route, camping, and last minute trip logistics:  FACEBOOK EVENT

Join the Facebook Event for more details and conversation:  FACEBOOK EVENT

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What do I need to go bikepacking?

1. Bike - stout tires for gravel, comfortable for all-day riding, in good working order, helmet
2. Water and food - on-bike and camping
3. Camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, personal kit, camp stove(s), clothes, etc
4. Money for food and snacks at Luvern; we may also stop for a 2nd breakfast for in Luvern. $20 should work just fine
5. A sense of humor and a story to tell over the camp fire

Registration is $10 and will cover camp site, fire wood, sag on call durning SnS business hours, and a few goodies. 

Stay tuned for registration information!!!

Let's go bikepacking at Oakwood State Park with Andrew leading the way to adventures on gravel roads.

We'll depart from Spoke-N-Sport at 6:15, riding gravel west to Volga with a quick stop at Casey's General Store to get a bit supplies for dinner and breakfast. Once we get to Volga, we'll ride north on gravel to Oakwood Lakes State park where we'll camp for the night.

Don't forget your discs for a bit of disc golf Saturday morning with the Oakwood Open. https://www.facebook.com/oakwoodopen

Saturday afternoon we'll ride back to Spoke-N-Sport in Brookings.

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This is a quick 20 mile ride on a Friday night, so get your bike ready Thursday night for adventures just after work on Friday.

A headlight and tail light is required, because we'll be riding at dusk on gravel.

Let's go bikepacking!!! 

Andrew really loves those quick-get-done-with-work-and-get-out-of-town bike camping trips. You'll be back in Sioux Falls Saturday morning with plenty of time for additional weekend adventures.

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We'll meet at SnS at 5:45 with a departure at 6 where we'll ride to the Big Sioux Rec area for a bit of camping. 

Bike, lights, helmet, camping gear, and sense of adventure is required! Bring money for camp food and beverages.

Choose your Adventure... gravel ride, trail run, singletrack ride.

Get out and enjoy the last bike camping trip of 2018! 

Andrew is leading a gravel ride to Newton Hills where we'll be riding trails, camping, relaxing, and telling bike stories over the fire. He's bringing a typical bikepacking kit: tent, sleeping bag, food, camp stove(s), and a few stories to tell.

Melissa is leading a trail run and Ken is leading a trail ride Saturday afternoon. After riding and running the trails stay a while and camp with the bikepackers or call it a day after riding the trails.

Please be sure to fill out the ride waiver.  You can find it over here