Accommodations

Participants will stay Saturday and Sunday nights at the Council Grove High School gymnasium. This will be “indoor camping” – riders should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress and pillow (a full packing list is below). Those wishing an outdoor experience may pitch a tent on the school grounds. Riders preferring accommodations other than the High School must make their own arrangements – you may camp at Council Grove Reservoir, or stay at an area lodging establishment.

Council Grove Reservoir Campground
Address: 945 Lake Road.
Telephone: 620-767-5195

The Cottage House Hotel
Address: 25 N Neosho St.
Telephone: 620-767-6828 or 800-727-7903.
Website: CottageHouseHotel.com

Old Trail Motel
Address: 1219 Old US 56 Hwy.
Telephone: 620-767-5034

The Lodge
Address: 705 KS Hwy 177.
Telephone: 785-499-5634

Bradford Guest House
Opening May 25, 2011
Contact: Fay Laughridge
Website: www.bradfordguesthouse.com
Telephone: 785-466-1060.

Transporting Your Gear

An enclosed trailer will transport rider’s gear from Topeka to Council Grove and back. All gear should be in the trailer by 7:45 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Monday. Riders are responsible for loading and unloading their own gear, and Kaw Valley Bicycle Club will not be responsible for any gear damaged in transit. The truck will arrive at Council Grove High School at approximately 11:30 am on Saturday and at the same time at Washburn University on Monday.

Packing List

The following is a suggested (but not all encompassing) list of things to pack:

Absolutes:
Credit Card and Cash for food/snacks/massages/gifts/misc.
I.D. and medical information card, if required

Recommended:
Mobile phone (although coverage will be spotty at times in the Flint Hills)
For your bike:
2 water bottles or a hydration pack (or both)
Seat bag with spare tube, patch kit, and tire irons
Mini air pump
Biking Clothing:
Helmet
Gloves
2-3 pairs bike shorts
2-3 jerseys/tops
2-3 pairs socks
Tights and Jacket (or similar cool weather gear)
Sunglasses
Biking shoes or other comfortable footwear
Rain gear
Sweatband/Headband
Sunblock lotion
Clothing for after the ride:
1 pair jeans
1-2 pairs shorts
2-3 t-shirts/casual shirts
1 sweatshirt/light jacket
3 pair undies & socks
street/tennis shoes
Camping gear (for sleeping in gym)
Air mattress
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Flashlight
If camping outside: tent w/rainfly & stakes

Other Gear
Towel
Toiletries – soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc.
A&D ointment
Ear plugs
Book/Magazine for reading