Bikepacking (biking/camping) trip to Inks Lake

Join us for a self-contained biking / camping trip from Leander along quiet country roads to Inks Lake State Park (http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake). Self-contained bike touring (https://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/how-to-department/bicycle-travel-basics/) uses a rack and panniers (or trailer) to haul everything you need for the journey on your bike. On this trip we'll relax the rules a bit, having a volunteer SAG driver (not organized by Sierra Club), so that carrying your own luggage is not required.

Expect to ride about 50 miles each day on some hilly terrain, with a group pace averaging 12 mph. Route sheets will be provided for those who wish to ride faster or slower. We'll stop for Saturday lunch in a cafe along the way, and set up camp in the afternoon, taking a stroll along the lake before fixing dinner. After a hearty breakfast we'll head back on Sunday, stopping along the way for lunch.

Chip in $20 per person to cover camping, Sat dinner and Sun breakfast. Additional funds are needed to buy your own lunches and snacks along the route, park admission ($6), and contribute to the SAG driver's expenses. RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee you a spot on the trip - leader will need to interview each participant to make sure the trip is right for them.

Riders must wear a helmet, obey all traffic laws, and carry equipment to change a flat tire. Recommended to wear bright color clothing and carry cell phone. For camping, bring tent, sleeping bag & pad, raingear, flashlight, change of clothes, towel, toothbrush etc, and eating utensils.

Exact start location will be provided. If high chance of bad weather is predicted, the trip will be cancelled. Event is co-sponsored with Bike Austin (http://bikeaustin.org). Assistant leaders: Diane and Mike N.