Overnight bikepacking trip to Lake Whitney State Park

Join us for a self-contained biking / camping trip from Mother Neff State Park (north of Ft. Hood) along country roads to Lake Whitney State Park (http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-whitney). 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. If we get a volunteer SAG driver (not organized by Sierra Club), you may be able to put some of your luggage in the vehicle. otherwise you will be carrying everything you need on your bike. If you have a rear rack but no panniers we may be able to lend you some.

We will ride about 55 miles each day, with a group pace averaging 12 mph. This is a bit longer than our past rides, but on somewhat flatter terrain. You must be able to ride at least 55 miles in one day to be considered eligible for this meetup. We plan to ride together, but route sheets will be provided for those who wish to ride faster or slower. Bring snacks and lunch food for Saturday. We'll stop for dinner in a cafe about 10 miles from Lake Whitney S.P., pick up food for breakfast, and ride on to the park. After a group breakfast we'll head back on Sunday. We can stop at a grocery to resupply Sunday morning.

Chip in $20 per person to cover camping and Sunday breakfast. Additional funds are needed to buy your dinner, as well as snacks and lunch along the route, park admission ($6), and to 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.

Carpooling to the start is encouraged, but not organized by the Sierra Club. You can post comments on meetup to offer or request rides.