CAMBA Events: CAMBA Spring Campout!
Please join us June 4-6, 2010 for the third annual Blue Knob spring campout!Read on for more details.
When: June 4th checking in after 4pm, thru June 6th 2010 checking out before 3pm
Where: Group camp #1 at Blue Knob State Park, Pennsylvania. It's a CABIN camp! No tents!
Cost: Free
Why: To ride the wonderful trails at Blue Knob State Park
Who: CAMBA, any OMBA member or anybody that rides mountain bikes, LHORBA, PORC, NMBA, any PA, NY, WV, MI riders that are interested in riding great trails. (Psst...You don't have to be a member!)
Blue Knob SP trails are built and maintained by the IMBA affiliated club called the Laurel Highlands Off Road Bicycle Association, yeah just try to say that three times fast.(LHORBA for short). Anyway they are some of the best trails in the state. We will be staying at the group cabin camp that holds 100 people. So we are inviting everyone! Leave your tent at home! A group meal plan will be available. Email Owen Patton [owen.patton(at)sbcglobal.net] to get in on the plan.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/blueknob.aspx
Park Map: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/blueknob/blueknob_mini.pdf
Schedule:
-Saturday at 11 AM sharp we leave for the group ride. Distances will vary by ability.
-6-8 PM Dinner at the camp. BYO food and drink(unless you are in on the group meal
plan). Um, no alcohol.
-8PM-??? Hanging out by the fire
-10 AM Sunday another group ride!
What to bring:
-Camping gear. It's normally pretty chilly at night, so pack accordingly. There are cabins that sleep 4, 6, or 8 people up to 100 persons. For these you will need bedding for each camper.
-Bring your own food and drink for dinner or group meal plan. The camp has a kitchen with
appliances, but does not have pots pans, plates, cups, utensils or linens. Cleaning supplies
must also be brought in for clean-up before departure.
-Warm riding clothes and rain gear. Weather may be chilly and/or wet.
-Lots of food and water for the trail.
-Always be prepared for epic rides: extra tubes, mini-pump, tools, etc.
Since we are expecting more riders this year, please email bill@camba.us as soon as you are committed to coming. Include the number of people coming with you, your name obviously, and the name of the people in your party. We want to keep track of attendees this year. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis!
Email bill@camba.us with any questions.
