DEPARTURE: Saturday Feb 11, 10am from Expo Center MAX Station Approx. 23 miles. A few small hills, though mostly level to slight upward incline. Urban/suburban riding for the 1st half on bike paths, lanes, or sideroads. 2nd half is mostly . . . → Read More: Battleground Lake Camping Tomorrow!]]> NOTE: The City of Vancouver has an all-ages mandatory helmet law, so BRING YOUR HELMETS!

DEPARTURE:
Saturday Feb 11, 10am
from Expo Center MAX Station
Approx. 23 miles. A few small hills, though mostly level to slight
upward incline. Urban/suburban riding for the 1st half on bike paths,
lanes, or sideroads. 2nd half is mostly rural with shoulder riding on
moderately busy roads or shoulderless low traffic country roads, the
exception a busy mile segment through downtown Battle Ground.

Battle Ground (city) is only 3 miles before the campground, and has
plenty of opportunities to supply up. We’ll stop at Fred Meyer for
groceries, supplies, and sundries, but we can also stop in town for
lunch/coffee if it strikes anyone’s fancy.

FACILITIES: Battle Ground is pretty typical in facilities for a
Washington State campground this side of the Cascades. This means:
-flush toilet bathrooms with showers in main area. SHOWERS ARE
COIN-OP, BRING QUARTERS.
-firewood theoretically on-site.
There is a lake if anyone finds the urge to swim, plus some trails in
the park. I’ll probably walk the one around the lake.

If you are TENT CAMPING, there are two areas for that. The MAIN LOOP
is where all the RVs and such go, but it is also where the cabins are.
Since it’s dead of winter, there will probably be only a few RVs
there. Regular sites are $21 per night. Ugh.
There is also the WALK-IN sites scattered along a trail. It’s pretty
rustic, the furthest sites about 1/2 mile from the parking lot (woot!)
but will also be a 1/2 mile from the cabins as well. There are pit
toilets and water spigots along the trail, full bathrooms located at
the beginning of the trail. These sites should be only $12!

More info about the park:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Battle%20Ground%20Lake&subject=all

SUNDAY: The return will be via a totally different route of 24 miles
and cross the I-205 bridge so folks can hop on the Red Line MAX near
the airport. Similar mix of suburban/rural riding, with an option of
stopping for lunch at Laurelwood Brewing in Battle Ground. Of course
if you felt like it you could simply go back the way we came, but this
route offers a different flavor of Clark County.

RIDE MAPS/CUE SHEETS: (please let me know if these don’t work!)

here’s from Expo Center to Battle Ground, approx 23 miles:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/933882

back from Battle Ground to Cascades MAX, 24 miles:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/933890

Please join us for our 4th year of camping in the cabins at Stub Stewart State Park!

When: Saturday, December 31st until Monday, January 2nd. (departing 10am from Hillsboro on Sat the 31st) Where: Stub Stewart State Park (roughly 20 miles NW of Hillsboro) . . . → Read More: New Year’s Revolution Bike Camping!]]> NEW YEAR’S CABIN CAMPING IS FULL! (actually we are 1 over capacity)

Please join us for our 4th year of camping in the cabins at Stub Stewart State Park!

When: Saturday, December 31st until Monday, January 2nd. (departing 10am from Hillsboro on Sat the 31st)
Where: Stub Stewart State Park (roughly 20 miles NW of Hillsboro)
Who: 20 intrepid bike campers
What: camping in the cabins, board and card games, a mystery movie, and MORE!
How Far: 23.5 miles (about 1,000′ of climbing, almost all in the last 3 miles)
How Much: $20 per person (payment in advance required to secure your spot, scroll to the bottom of this email)
DEPARTURE: 10am Saturday, Dec 31st from Hillsboro Starbucks (102 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR)

Ride Leader: Matt Picio (503-seven-eight-one-5095)
We will do our best to leave on-time. If you get there after 10am and do not see us, call the ride leader to find out where we are

Yes, we’re going camping on New Year’s Eve! Join us for an extended
weekend of fun at Stub Stewart on New Year’s weekend.

Wait a minute, you say – isn’t it COLD and WET during New Year’s? Why
do I want to go camping?

- Only 23 miles of riding.
- 19 other fun people to hang out with
- Lighted, heated cabins
- Board games, card games, and movies (yes, seriously – movies!)

Yes, that’s right: CABINS! We’re cabin camping at Stub Stewart. Forget
the tent, forget the camp pad – bring a pillow and some blankets.

We’ll be leaving from Starbucks (near the Hatfield Government Center MAX stop) in
Hillsboro on Friday, New Year’s Eve at 10am. Cost for the
cabins is $20 per person total for 2 nights. You are responsible for
buying / preparing your own food – we’ll be stopping at the Banks
Thriftway for those who don’t want to carry food the whole way (Banks
is the halfway point).

RSVP is REQUIRED for this trip. Please don’t say “I’m Going” unless
you know you will be attending – thanks!

Hope you can join us!

PAYMENT: Advance payment to the ride leader is required to secure your spot on this trip. (the ride leader footed part of the bill in previous years due to last-minute cancellations) You are not paying Cycle Wild for this trip.  Cabins have been reserved by trip participants who are being reimbursed from the ride leader.  The cost per person is $20.

CANCELLATION: By choosing to do this trip, you are committing to pay $20, refundable only if you find a replacement camper to take your spot.

PAYMENT METHOD: Check the Cycle Wild website to ensure there are spots still available. You can secure your spot in either of the following ways

• Send money via Paypal to matt.picio (at) gmail (dot) com (please note that it’s for the NYE trip)
• Email matt.picio (at) gmail (dot) com to pay by cash or check (Matt will come to YOU if you’re paying by cash if that is more convenient)

In either case, please email Matt at the above email address to notify intent of payment or that a payment was made, and he will immediately put you on the list and save your spot. (thanks to the magic of smartphones)

Difficulty: Beginner/Easy

Date of Departure: August 12

Time & Location of Departure Point: Meet 6:30pm at Hatfield Goverment Station, the end of line Max stop in Hillsboro.

Return Trip: Return Saturday . . . → Read More: Bikes and Meteors]]> Join us for the OMSI Perseid Meteor Shower Party at Stub Stewart State Park!

Destination: Brooke Creek hike-in camp at Stub Stewart State Park

Difficulty: Beginner/Easy

Date of Departure: August 12

Time & Location of Departure Point: Meet 6:30pm at Hatfield Goverment Station, the end of line Max stop in Hillsboro.

Return Trip: Return Saturday or Sunday, depends on rider.

“Stub” is one of Cycle Wild’s favorite camping spots as it’s relatively easy to get ride since it’s only 25 miles miles from the end of the MAX line in Hillsboro. The pace is usually pretty laid-back and takes about 3-4 hours to get to the camp.

We’ll be stopping at the Thriftway in Banks for food/drink then continuing North to the very bicycle friendly Banks-Vernonia Trail! The last 8 miles of the route to camp is on the Banks-Vernonia Trail which is a very gradual incline all the to the park with the park entrance and hike-in entrance being the most difficult but short climbs of the day. Follow the road to the welcome center then past the gate to “Brooke Creek Hike-in Camp”.

If you want to get to the OMSI Star Party, go out there Friday night. There will be a small group leaving from the Hatfield Goverment Center MAX stop at 6:30pm.
Otherwise, if you only want to go for a night, come out Saturday morning and return Sunday, but you might be on your own to get there.

Other cool stuff to do at the park: Disc Golf, Mountain Bike Trails, Hiking!

What to bring:

Cycle Wild’s recommended minimum gear list:
http://www.cyclewild.org/gear-list/

Mosquitoes will probably be in season, bring bug spray!Money for the site & firewood.

Firewood: $5 per bundleSites: $10 per site, share with someone to split the cost.

Additional Info:

Route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Stub-Stewart-via-BV-Trail

Stub Stewart: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_255.php

OMSI Star Party: http://www.omsi.edu/starparties

Weather Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Manning&state=OR&site=PQR&textField1=45.665&textField2=-123.162&e=0

What?  Free Workshop for Women (Also on Facebook)

Where? Side yard, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd

When? Tuesday, July 19 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Interested in heading out of town this summer on your bike? Want to go to Oxbow and hang out for a few nights with all the luxuries–or tour down the coast with . . . → Read More: Bike Touring & Camping for Women Class]]>

What?  Free Workshop for Women (Also on Facebook)

Where? Side yard, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd

When? Tuesday, July 19 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Interested in heading out of town this summer on your bike? Want to go to Oxbow and hang out for a few nights with all the luxuries–or tour down the coast with a different stop every night? Commute downtown every day, but unsure you know what to do to get out out of the city by bike?

At this women-only workshop, we will talk about the different kinds of bike travelling you can do, and discuss the basics: gear, planning, fitness, safety, and dealing with emergencies.

We have diverse styles and hope to answer questions for every type of biker! We will present some general information but gear it towards the individual experiences and questions of the participants who show up.

The workshop will take place in the side yard of the Hawthorne Hostel (we don’t want to be inside this time of year, either).

Workshop brought to you in conjunction with Cycle Wild and Hawthorne Hostel Education Programs.

-Your hosts: Esther & Erinne

Enjoy your holiday weekend!  If you decide to camp by bike, remember that most parks will fill up fast, and reserved sites are likely already full.  If riding up the Clackamas, dispersed sites will likely be filled before you get there all the way to . . . → Read More: July 4th Trip Officially Cancelled]]> The July 4th Weekend trip to Cape Lookout is cancelled.

Enjoy your holiday weekend!  If you decide to camp by bike, remember that most parks will fill up fast, and reserved sites are likely already full.  If riding up the Clackamas, dispersed sites will likely be filled before you get there all the way to the Bagby turnoff (FS Road 57).

The July 4th trip to the coast has been cancelled – most of the CW regulars and potential ride leaders are attending an event that weekend, and we are unable to provide a quality camping experience for those not attending that event.  We hope you’ll join us on one of our other camping trips this summer!