clsonfjr
Well-known member
I camped at both CFR and EOM last September, and wouldn't recommend it. For the following reasons:
I am a veteran tent camper (2 month unsupported bicycle camping trip through Europe in my twenties, many shorter trips in Alberta and BC), hundreds of motorcycle (highway and/or wilderness) camping trips, many hiking trips, and even a couple of camping trips in cross-country skis. I am well prepared, and although I stayed dry, because my gear was almost always packed on the bike while the sun was up, my tent was always wet (heavy rain or almost as heavy dew most nights).
I couldn't have afforded the trip if I hadn't camped, but in hindsight I'd stay where the group's staying while at the rally, and camp on the trips to/from.
Chris
- Because you need to ride to the campsite AFTER the evenings festivities, you cannot drink.
- You ride fully loaded almost all the time, and everywhere you go you're sitting by a window watching your bike to ensure nobody's stealing your stuff.
- Assuming your campsite is 15 minutes from the hotel, you'll get at least an hour less sleep every night than anybody else you're partying with.
- I missed 2 of the 3 group rides I wanted to join because they left from a resaurant instead of the hotel and I didn't show up at the hotel until after everybody had left for breakfast.
I am a veteran tent camper (2 month unsupported bicycle camping trip through Europe in my twenties, many shorter trips in Alberta and BC), hundreds of motorcycle (highway and/or wilderness) camping trips, many hiking trips, and even a couple of camping trips in cross-country skis. I am well prepared, and although I stayed dry, because my gear was almost always packed on the bike while the sun was up, my tent was always wet (heavy rain or almost as heavy dew most nights).
I couldn't have afforded the trip if I hadn't camped, but in hindsight I'd stay where the group's staying while at the rally, and camp on the trips to/from.
Chris
