活动位置United States事业与非营利Ride to Valhalla: 4 Day Ride D...
Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI
747 N. 3rd Ave, 54235, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States
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When: Fri - Mon on September 15th-Monday 18th
Meet: 11am Friday September 15th at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Sturgeon Bay to Peninsula State Park - 30mi
Day 2 - Peninsula State Park to Washington Island Campground - 45mi
Day 3 - Second overnight on Washington Island - 25mi
Day 4 - Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay - 75m
Pace: Casual, option to ride together as a group. 12-15mph
Trail/Route: Paved road with minimal gravel incorporated
Lodging: Tent (camping gear not provided)
Support: Semi supported - you carry a majority of your own camping gear etc on your own bike. We will allow 1 school-size backpack to be carried in our support vehicle to lighten your load.
Meals: More details below.
Additional Nights: OOFD has a group site reserved for the Thursday before and the Tuesday after the event that all riders are welcome to stay at for FREE! That way if you want to arrive the night before and/or not drive home after riding 70+ miles on Monday, you can stay with us at Potowatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay. No meals provided during those additional nights.
Transportation: You can drive (just under 4 hours from Chicago) and park for the duration of the trip in Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay (this is where we will beginning and ending the ride). There is no charge for parking.
Parking: Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay
This is not your average group bike ride. At certain breakpoints and along the way, our Guides will immerse and educate in the history, geography, architecture and the uniquely beautiful natural habitats and ecosystems of Door County. We will incorporate cultural stops to see some of the more interesting sights of Door County.
We will learn about the quest for Icelandic-American inventor, Chester Thordarson to build a Valhalla in America on Rock Island. Jens Jensen, the landscape architect responsible for such Chicago landmarks as Humboldt and Garfield Parks, has an intellectual commune and natural retreat called The Clearing which will be a stop along the way.
Natural highlights include the splendor and glaciated cliffs of Door County looking out onto Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
We’ll take a rest day on Washington and Rock Islands allowing us some time to explore the island by bike. See such sites as the Stavkirke, a Scandinavian church and the Mountain Park Lookout. Rock Island is a former private estate of the Thordarson family and see the historic boathouse.
Transfers: We have limitations for ticket transfers but may accommodate in the event certain criteria are met. You may review this updated Transfer Policy flowsheet to determine what next steps you need to take.
Read more about this adventure on our blog here.
Biking through Door County in the fall allows us to enjoy the majority of our meals outdoors. We take every opportunity to enjoy the comfortable fall weather and have as much outdoor time as we possibly can. Each morning, hearty, traditional breakfasts like breakfast tacos with eggs, bacon or sausage and tortillas or oatmeal, fresh fruit and coffee, of course, will be prepared for you by your camp guides. Our days are full of biking adventures and to keep us rolling, we’ve planned our route so that guides can set up a sandwich bar lunch with popular condiments and salty chips to keep up your electrolyte levels as we’re en-route to our next destination. Door County is rich in historical and natural beauty, and our lunch spots are planned to help us discover some of the best. Dinners are shared as a group and provide an opportunity to chat about the day, learn about one another, and relish in the satisfaction of a full meal after a day of outdoor activity. On our first evening, we’ll enjoy watching (and eating) one of Wisconsin’s oldest traditions, the fish boil. And for those who are vegan or vegetarian there are alternative options available. Once we arrive on Washington Island we enjoy catered dinners at the campground that include grilled meats and veggies, salads, and deserts that feature the fruits of Washington Island. Dinners are served at around the same time each night, and with two days on the island, we start to feel the campground is our home away from home
Meals and entertainment will be provided on this unique adventure. We’ll hope for clear skies at night for clear viewing of the stars from Washington Island.
What is Bike Camping? It’s where you stay overnight in a tent by bike. Get a bike rack. Strap your Tent, Sleeping Bag, and Supplies then adventure out. So Gather some friends and let's have a good time!
To learn more about the region we'll be traveling through, check out Destination Door County's video on Icelandic Heritage.
They will have A bike tool kit, an air pump, a presta/schrader valve adapter, tire lever, chain breaker, and a crescent wrench (for those older bikes), a multi-toolkit, lights and emergency packet. Our guides will help you with any needed repairs. *If you have any of the above items please bring them along at your own convenience.
Our Guides have worked with historians, Biologists, Forest Rangers, and leading people in their fields to deliver a one kind story to remember. They have set up multiple breakpoints along the way in all the right places to ensure you can go the distance. So if this is your first time out on a long ride You’ll be surprised by how far you can actually go.
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Participant 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. We are a small organization and due to the small group size of our rides, a ticket cancellation or no show has a real impact on the planning of the tour. As such, we cannot provide any refunds for a participant's cancellation. We have limitations for ticket transfers but may accommodate in the event certain criteria are met. You may review this updated Transfer Policy flowsheet to determine what next steps you need to take. Contact us if you have any issues.
Organizer 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; primarily in response to the Covid19 pandemic.
Weather 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.
We at Out Our Front Door believe in the radical inclusion of all people on our bike camping trips. Regardless of your race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, economic status, or even the types of bikes you ride, we want you rollin’ with us. We want everyone to feel welcome. As a participant of an Out Our Front Door event, you are inherently agreeing to Ride and Let Ride.
If you exhibit any micro-aggressions observed by leaders, such as being judgmental of another’s bike, touring experience/skill, mansplaining, or generally being unfriendly you will be politely yet firmly corrected by OOFD leaders. If you commit any serious offense such as repeated unwanted flirtation, sexual harassment, overt racism, etc., you will be asked to leave the tour without a refund and will no longer be welcomed on future rides.
If you feel you are a victim of any of the above or have observed it, please raise the issue with one of our ride leaders, and they will handle the issue accordingly and with appropriate discretion.
We have this policy in place because we want everyone to feel safe and welcome. Out Our Front Door is an open community of bike campers, and we will forever work to bring all sorts of folks into the fold. Thank you for being a positive contributor to that community.
We're The Out Our Front Door Organization. A Bike Camping Community For Chicago and The Lower Lake Michigan Basin.
Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI
747 N. 3rd Ave, 54235, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States