Overnight Ride
After a long hiatus, we will once again offer an overnight bike-camping trip. Instead of biking with all your gear, tent, stove, sleeping pad, sleeping bag etc stuffed in all the packs you can fit on your bike, WE will truck 1 (one) duffel bag for you, and have it waiting for you at camp. Not only that, we will also be cooking dinner for you on Saturday night, and provide a light breakfast with coffee on Sunday Morning.
The route starts from our private Kickham Ranch, south of Hunting Hollow, and our camp site will be Pacheco Camp. Click here for Day 1 route and here for Day 2 route . While riders won't be restricted to follow the suggested route, if you do stray, we won't be able to locate or assist you if something should go wrong. You will need to bring snacks, lunch, water bottles, and or water bladder, be able to fix flats, and be prepared for unexpected bike repairs. For some ideas of what you might want to bring, these lists might help. But remember, if it doesn't fit in one bag, you are biking it up the hills. Check out https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bikepacking-checklist.html or https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-
101/pack-list/
This unique ride will be limited to 30 participants, so once registration is open, get signed up to reserve your spot. This is a difficult mountain bike ride, requiring the use of a stout mountain bike in good condition. The first day's ride will likely be 21 miles and around 4000 feet of elevation gain, and day 2 will be16 miles and 3000 feet of climbing. Electric mountain bikes should be able to make it ok, so long as you don’t lean on Turbo mode the whole way. We will have generators available to charge your bikes at camp. Just remember to pack your charger in your duffel bag. You need to be experienced in routes that include up to 15% grades (up and down), water crossings, ruts in the trails, logs and large rocks in your path, long winded climbs, slippery descents, and other surprises. Class 1 e-Bikes are welcome. Charging for e-Bikes and other electronic devices will be made available at the campsite, but you’ll need to pack your own bicycle charger. You’ll sweat. You’ll swear. You’ll love it…just be careful. Questions? Special needs? Contact Walter Strach at cmbp-admin@coepark.net.
FAQ:
What food and drinks are provided at camp?
A hot, cooked dinner, and a light breakfast will be served at camp. Ice cold sodas and drinking water will be available for you.
What else do you provide?
At camp, a bike stand and an extremely well stocked tool assortment will be available to make most adjustments to your bike, as well as any required repairs. A floor pump will also be available at camp.
What should I bring in my duffel for camp?
You should bring a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground cloth, cycling clothes for the next day, camp clothes and camp shoes. Remember to bring your toiletry items, like toothbrush, and anything else you need. There will be a pit toilet near camp with adequate toilet paper. Bring WARM clothes, to wear in the morning, or the evening if the weather does not behave. For comfort items, you may want to bring a camp chair. We can't guarantee there will be enough room for a camp chair, unless it fits in your duffel.
What food/snacks do I need to bring?
You should bring lunch for the first and second day, as well as any snacks you will need to hold you over for the energy burning hill climbing we will be doing in Coe. You know your body best, so plan enough calories for a long challenging ride. There is (almost) nothing worse than bonking on a big ride. Bringing extra food in your duffel will not weigh you down, since its being delivered to the campsite. You can always plan better for the second day if you have options in your duffel. For water, normally two 1 liter water bottles should be enough to get you to the next water supply. If you do not bring a water purification method, you will need to rely on someone else to purify your water. Not drinking enough water can have very bad consequences.
Have suggestions on how to improve this event?
This is a new event, and we would love to hear from you about ways we could improve it. Please let us know!
Registration
Cost: $50 plus $20 PRA membership, and each person must be a current member of the Pine Ridge Association. For more information on becoming a PRA member, see membership details here. All proceeds benefit the Pine Ridge Association. Once registered, more details will follow.
The event is scheduled for May 16 - 17, 2026.