AKRON, OH: Overnight bike-camping trip lead by RAR
Sat, Aug 31
|Blimp City Bikes
Join us for a bike-camping adventure designed with beginners in mind. This is a shakedown ride, meaning mileage is shorter (6mi) and you can test your loaded bike and gear set up without the commitment of a longer ride. Plus, you'll be with an awesome community to help show you the ropes.
Time & Location
Aug 31, 2024, 4:30 PM EDT – Sep 01, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT
Blimp City Bikes, 1675 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313
About The Event
Saturday August 31st 430PM - Sunday September 1st 9AM
Akron Shakedown Ride:
- Shakedown rides are often used to test bike with loaded gear for camping
- 6-mile ride on majority towpath
- No drop ride at a community pace
- First-time bikecamping friendly
Schedule
- Meet at Blimp City Bike and Hike at 4:30PM
- Dinner and breakfast (optional) stops included
- Return at 9AM
Campsite:
- Water and pit toilet
- No campfires
Suggested packing list
- Tent
- Sleeping pad
- Blanket or sleeping bag
- Patch kit or spare tube
- Headlight or lamp
- Water bottle
- Snacks,
- Money
- Clothes to sleep in (change of socks!)
- Bug spray
Prep calls:
- August 28th 8pm
- will send the link in advance
Note: Gear and bikes are available for those who need it. You can also rent gear from the University of Akron's Rec Center at a very reasonable cost.
Who is this adventure for?
RAR creates networks and programs to support FTWN-B* and BIPOC* folks in the cycling and outdoors scene. *FTWN-B is shorthand for femme, transgender, women, and non-binary. BIPOC is shorthand for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We acknowledge that letters and labels only go so far and that, above all, we seek to respect whatever words people use to describe themselves. We hope to engage in a conversation where we can learn more about one another.
By registering for this event, participants understand that this event involves risks such as physical exertion, natural elements, and wildlife encounters. Participants accept these risks and release the Open Trail Colletive and its affiliates from any liability for any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may occur. Participants are responsible for ensuring my family's capability to participate and will follow all safety instructions. By registering, participants confirm that they have read and agree to this waiver of liability.