The second of our family-focused bike camping trips is a scenic, and
somewhat more challenging, ramble west of Madison.
The ride from The Cargo Bike Shop to Brigham County Park is
approximately 30 miles. We will spend the majority of our ride on the
Military Ridge State Trail (trail passes required, can be purchased at
The Cargo Bike Shop). The path is paved asphalt to start,
transitioning to crushed limestone in Verona. Terrain is slightly
uphill all the way to the park entrance (approx 750ft elevation gain),
but very manageable. There are well spaced stopping points with easy
access to services along the way. In the past we’ve stopped in
Verona, at Riley Tap, and Mt. Horeb before we arrive at the park. You
can ride with the group or use our queue sheet and ride at your own
pace and/or your own schedule.
The group site at Brigham Park has plenty of great spots for your
tent, a campfire ring, and pit toilets. Water is available at the main
campground (we will provide water coolers to save everybody trips).
From the campsite you can ride to Blue Mound Park to use their pool if
you wish, or you can enjoy the parks playground and large grassy
fields for recreation.
What's provided:
- Guided group ride to and from the group campsite. For those that
can't ride with the group we'll have queue sheets to help you find
your way
- Grill to cook on and a water cooler for easy water access
- Gear shuttle, including cooler space, in case you have some
necessities or food that must be kept cold that you don’t want to
lug on your bicycles
- Campfire wood and s'mores fixings
- Coffee from Cafe Domestique
[https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Domestique-637521809744667/] and a
selection of pastries from Batch Bakehouse
[https://www.facebook.com/BatchBakehouse/] Sunday morning
- 2 TCBS Silipint glasses – choose from pint or half-pint size
There is car access and parking available if you have part of the
family that wants to drive to join us, or isn't up for staying the
night.
This is a family bike camping trip first and foremost, but if don't
have kids and want to experience bike camping you are welcome to join.
Just be cool with kids being around and the schedule accommodating
their needs as far as stops along the way and quiet time at the
campsite. Basically, kids of all ages are welcome!
If you have questions about if you can do it, if your group will fit
in, or really anything please contact us and we'll help figure things
out.
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