Smokey
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Peymon is in so Epic Ride is on!
6th Annual CRANKS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE 8/26-8/28/2016
- Thread starter DanBrodeen
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Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Would be down for a triple park double!! Last year I tried to break 100 miles in 2 days but came up short.
metalhead44
New Member
Does anyone know if there are rustic cabins available for our family to stay in? I emailed them weeks ago but there has been no reply.
DanBrodeen
Well-Known Member
Never got your message, sorry about that. There are cabins but they are for groups. We could work something out for groups 10+ if there is interest.
zip
Active Member
Most of the sites have a covered roofed pavilion with picnic tables under. There are also wooden tent platforms so the tents are out of the dirt. Sites also have a roofed wash up area with running water and trough.
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BiknBen
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Any busy campground will have been stripped of any good burning material by previous users. Many parks are issuing tickets to those that cut anything for burning. Big fines can be associated with that. I've been camping occasionally with my kids in the last 15 years and always have to buy $5 bundles as I'm approaching the campgrounds.
Major props to the Cranks team to offer the wood for free. I become a pyro for a few days with my kids.
Major props to the Cranks team to offer the wood for free. I become a pyro for a few days with my kids.
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rick81721
Lothar
Ah that makes sense. I'm used to more "wilderness" camping
JoeLee
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DownhillR3
Well-Known Member
This sounds awesome, especially since I work 10 minutes from all these parks now and have never ridden there. Still camping spots left!?
DanBrodeen
Well-Known Member
The camp is huge! No worries about it selling out! You won't be disappointed, best way to discover what these trails have to offer!
DanBrodeen
Well-Known Member
UPDATE! Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching will be offering 3 free clinics during the Cranks weekend!
Friday afternoon-Fundamentals
Saturday afternoon-Intermediate Skills
Sunday Morning-Advanced skills
We will also be adding additional rides for Friday afternoon. Riders can choose from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced level rides.
Working on finalized schedule and will post when completed!
Friday afternoon-Fundamentals
Saturday afternoon-Intermediate Skills
Sunday Morning-Advanced skills
We will also be adding additional rides for Friday afternoon. Riders can choose from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced level rides.
Working on finalized schedule and will post when completed!
RobMcJr
New Member
Looking forward to this weekend!
Dan, do you have a schedule of other/kids activities as of yet?
I'm coming with another family- 5 kids total ranging ages from 5 to 13. I want to try to map out rides and a plan for other activities. I know last year there were some little kid fishing and crafts etc. This was a huge help for getting the older kids out onto a group ride. Thanks!
Dan, do you have a schedule of other/kids activities as of yet?
I'm coming with another family- 5 kids total ranging ages from 5 to 13. I want to try to map out rides and a plan for other activities. I know last year there were some little kid fishing and crafts etc. This was a huge help for getting the older kids out onto a group ride. Thanks!
DanBrodeen
Well-Known Member
There will be a kids activity session Saturday and Sunday Morning from 8:45 to 11:30. There will be fishing, crafts, hiking, and kids rides. The featured group rides will coincide with these sessions so parents can get out to ride together if they want to. I'll post the final schedule this evening here and on the www.rideallamuchy.com website.
Dan
DanBrodeen
Well-Known Member
Lots going on all weekend at Cranks Around the Campfire! Please check out the schedule to plan out your epic weekend!
Day participants may begin arriving at 8am and stay until 10pm. Please no cars traveling through campsites after 9pm and before 7am. If you plan on traveling between those hours please leave your vehicle in the main lot. The no pets rule will be strictly enforced. Firewood is available at the Ranger Station located at the south end of the lot behind the health lodge. Wheelbarrows will be available for transporting wood. Ice for your coolers is free and available in the dining hall courtyard. Please keep beverages in cups when not in campsites. Cups will be available at the Beach Party. There will be a bike washing station at the shower house. Participants can reach the event organizer with questions, concerns, and emergencies at 570-977-0874.
If you are dropping off the kids to be watched during a group rides please send them with a snack and a water bottle. All rides will be no drop but please be courteous and ride at the appropriate skill level. Use our ride rating system to determine which rides are best for you. Group Rides are subject to change and rides may be added or taken away based on attendance.
Ride Rating Categories
BEGINNER- Beginner rides are on dirt roads and short trails on the camp property. These rides are a good way to get familiar with the shifters and controlling the bike.
NOVICE- Novice rides are on single-track trails with short ups and downs but not a lot of overall elevation gain. Rides include rolling over logs and rocks.
INTERMEDIATE- Intermediate rides are on single-track trails and include significant elevation gain, rocks and logs.
ADVANCED- Advanced rides add technical features and more miles to the ride.
EXPERT- Expert rides include all of the above at a faster overall ride pace and greater mileage. Rides may include Rolly Polly and Lumpy Bumpy.
Check out our improved skills course across from the Red Barn. Lots of skinnies and teeter-totters to test your skills!
Remember to always wear your helmet on camp property!
*****The schedule is tentative and subject to changes.
Friday
12:00pm Cranks Opens
Campers and Day participants may begin arriving. Please check in at office.
2:00pm Fundamentals Skills Clinic with Ben Tufford ofCognition Endurance SportsCoaching
Meets at Vollers Field just above the Red Barn. Please bring a helmet and water. Bikes available for rent ($25 for weekend and must reserve online).
4:00pm Group Rides
Meet at the Camp office. Please bring spare tube and water.
Advanced Allamuchy Ride 1.5-2 hours
Novice/Intermediate Group Ride into Stephens State Park
Novice Ride on Camp Property Up to 1 hour
8:00pm Campfire
Across from Shower House. Bring a snack and your favorite beverage.
8:00pm Night Rides presented by Princeton Tec
Ride on the Reservation Bring a bike light, flashlight, and water. Meet at Office.
9:00pm Movie Night at the Dining Hall
Bring munchies and favorite beverage to watch some cycling themed cinema!
Saturday
8:45am Festival Opening Ceremony
Come on down to the office to meet all your fellow campers as we officially start the weekend. Perfect opportunity to ask the organizers questions and learn more about all the events taking place throughout the weekend.
8:45amKids Activities
Meet at Office. Camp staff will watch your kids while you are on your group ride. Activities will include arts/crafts, fishing, hiking, biking, nature walk, and more! Please pick up your kids by 11:45. Send them with water bottle and a snack.
9:00am Group Rides
Meet at Office:
1. JORBA sponsored Advanced Ride to Allamuchy North State Park:
Ride will last 3+ hours.
2.Womens Ride with Robin Dunn of Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching
3.Intermediate Ride Allamuchy: 1.5-2 hours
4. Beginner Ride on Camp Property:
Will follow camp roads around the reservation. Time 30 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Chris Schilling Memorial Triple Park Ride
Challenge yourself with the experience of all three parks that surround the camp.
Expect 25 miles of awesome trails.
Ride will take about 4 hours. Please pack ample water and food.
9:30am Group Rides
JORBA sponsored Intermediate Ride into Stephens SP:
1.5-2 hours meet at the camp office.
10:30am Kids MTB Ride
Meet at Red Barn. Novice level on either camp trails or Stephens State Park. Bring a helmet and water bottle.
Bikes available for free for this session. Come early if you need to borrow a bike.
12:45pm Stans No Tubes Tubeless Demo presented by MTBNJ
Discover the benefits of going tubeless and how to set it up! Located at the Red Barn's bike shop.
1:00pm Kids Treasure Hunt
Pick up Treasure Map anytime after 1pm at the Camp Office. Each participant and their parent/guardian will be given a map that has locations within the camp marked on it. They will find prizes hidden there.
1:30pm Group Rides
Meet at Office
1. Kids Novice Ride to Stephens:
Kid friendly pace on Stephens’ beginner friendly trails.
Parents encouraged to accompany children.
Riders should have prior MTB experience.
2. Intermediate Ride at Allamuchy North: 1.5-2 hours.
3. Enduro Style Expert Ride to Allamuchy North:
Ride will hit the best descents that North has to offer. 2-3 Hours.
4. Intermediate Ride into Stephens State Park 1.5-2 hours.
2:00pm Intermediate Skills Clinic with Ben Tufford of
Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching
Meets at Vollers Field above Red barn.
5:30pm Beach Party BBQ
Join your fellow campers at the waterfront for some lakeside fun.
Bring your favorite beverage (solo cups provided) and enjoy some hotdogs/hamburgers
while a DJ plays some music to get your post ride recovery groove on!
8:30pm Campfire
Across from Shower House. Bring a snack and your favorite beverage.
8:30pm Guided Night Hike presented by Princeton Tec
Meet at the office. Bring some water, sturdy shoes, and headlamp.
Lights also available for use from Princeton Tec. Hike 2-3 miles long.
Sunday
8:45 Kids Activities
Meet at Office. Pick up by 11:45.
9:00am Advanced Skills Clinic with
Ben Tufford of Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching
Meets at Vollers Field above Red Barn.
9:00am Group Rides
Meet at Office
1. Advanced Ride into Allamuchy North/Stephens: 2-3 hours
2. Intermediate Ride into Stephens State Park: Time 1.5-2 hours
3. Intermediate Ride into Deer Park: Time 1.5-2 hours.
4. Intermediate Ride Allamuchy State park 1.5-2 hours.
10:00am Kids MTB Ride
Meet at Red Barn
12:00pm Pot Luck Picnic at the Waterfront
Bring all your leftovers down for a get together the lake. We'll have the grill fired up and will be serving any leftovers from the Saturday Night Beach Party BBQ.
We'll also gladly throw whatever you bring on the grill too!
1:30pm Group RIdes
Meet at Office
Ride determined by riders.
5:00pm Cranks Closes
Please use dumpster by Ranger Station for your trash.
Please police your site for trash before leaving camp.
Day participants may begin arriving at 8am and stay until 10pm. Please no cars traveling through campsites after 9pm and before 7am. If you plan on traveling between those hours please leave your vehicle in the main lot. The no pets rule will be strictly enforced. Firewood is available at the Ranger Station located at the south end of the lot behind the health lodge. Wheelbarrows will be available for transporting wood. Ice for your coolers is free and available in the dining hall courtyard. Please keep beverages in cups when not in campsites. Cups will be available at the Beach Party. There will be a bike washing station at the shower house. Participants can reach the event organizer with questions, concerns, and emergencies at 570-977-0874.
If you are dropping off the kids to be watched during a group rides please send them with a snack and a water bottle. All rides will be no drop but please be courteous and ride at the appropriate skill level. Use our ride rating system to determine which rides are best for you. Group Rides are subject to change and rides may be added or taken away based on attendance.
Ride Rating Categories
BEGINNER- Beginner rides are on dirt roads and short trails on the camp property. These rides are a good way to get familiar with the shifters and controlling the bike.
NOVICE- Novice rides are on single-track trails with short ups and downs but not a lot of overall elevation gain. Rides include rolling over logs and rocks.
INTERMEDIATE- Intermediate rides are on single-track trails and include significant elevation gain, rocks and logs.
ADVANCED- Advanced rides add technical features and more miles to the ride.
EXPERT- Expert rides include all of the above at a faster overall ride pace and greater mileage. Rides may include Rolly Polly and Lumpy Bumpy.
Check out our improved skills course across from the Red Barn. Lots of skinnies and teeter-totters to test your skills!
Remember to always wear your helmet on camp property!
*****The schedule is tentative and subject to changes.
Friday
12:00pm Cranks Opens
Campers and Day participants may begin arriving. Please check in at office.
2:00pm Fundamentals Skills Clinic with Ben Tufford ofCognition Endurance SportsCoaching
Meets at Vollers Field just above the Red Barn. Please bring a helmet and water. Bikes available for rent ($25 for weekend and must reserve online).
4:00pm Group Rides
Meet at the Camp office. Please bring spare tube and water.
Advanced Allamuchy Ride 1.5-2 hours
Novice/Intermediate Group Ride into Stephens State Park
Novice Ride on Camp Property Up to 1 hour
8:00pm Campfire
Across from Shower House. Bring a snack and your favorite beverage.
8:00pm Night Rides presented by Princeton Tec
Ride on the Reservation Bring a bike light, flashlight, and water. Meet at Office.
9:00pm Movie Night at the Dining Hall
Bring munchies and favorite beverage to watch some cycling themed cinema!
Saturday
8:45am Festival Opening Ceremony
Come on down to the office to meet all your fellow campers as we officially start the weekend. Perfect opportunity to ask the organizers questions and learn more about all the events taking place throughout the weekend.
8:45amKids Activities
Meet at Office. Camp staff will watch your kids while you are on your group ride. Activities will include arts/crafts, fishing, hiking, biking, nature walk, and more! Please pick up your kids by 11:45. Send them with water bottle and a snack.
9:00am Group Rides
Meet at Office:
1. JORBA sponsored Advanced Ride to Allamuchy North State Park:
Ride will last 3+ hours.
2.Womens Ride with Robin Dunn of Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching
3.Intermediate Ride Allamuchy: 1.5-2 hours
4. Beginner Ride on Camp Property:
Will follow camp roads around the reservation. Time 30 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Chris Schilling Memorial Triple Park Ride
Challenge yourself with the experience of all three parks that surround the camp.
Expect 25 miles of awesome trails.
Ride will take about 4 hours. Please pack ample water and food.
9:30am Group Rides
JORBA sponsored Intermediate Ride into Stephens SP:
1.5-2 hours meet at the camp office.
10:30am Kids MTB Ride
Meet at Red Barn. Novice level on either camp trails or Stephens State Park. Bring a helmet and water bottle.
Bikes available for free for this session. Come early if you need to borrow a bike.
12:45pm Stans No Tubes Tubeless Demo presented by MTBNJ
Discover the benefits of going tubeless and how to set it up! Located at the Red Barn's bike shop.
1:00pm Kids Treasure Hunt
Pick up Treasure Map anytime after 1pm at the Camp Office. Each participant and their parent/guardian will be given a map that has locations within the camp marked on it. They will find prizes hidden there.
1:30pm Group Rides
Meet at Office
1. Kids Novice Ride to Stephens:
Kid friendly pace on Stephens’ beginner friendly trails.
Parents encouraged to accompany children.
Riders should have prior MTB experience.
2. Intermediate Ride at Allamuchy North: 1.5-2 hours.
3. Enduro Style Expert Ride to Allamuchy North:
Ride will hit the best descents that North has to offer. 2-3 Hours.
4. Intermediate Ride into Stephens State Park 1.5-2 hours.
2:00pm Intermediate Skills Clinic with Ben Tufford of
Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching
Meets at Vollers Field above Red barn.
5:30pm Beach Party BBQ
Join your fellow campers at the waterfront for some lakeside fun.
Bring your favorite beverage (solo cups provided) and enjoy some hotdogs/hamburgers
while a DJ plays some music to get your post ride recovery groove on!
8:30pm Campfire
Across from Shower House. Bring a snack and your favorite beverage.
8:30pm Guided Night Hike presented by Princeton Tec
Meet at the office. Bring some water, sturdy shoes, and headlamp.
Lights also available for use from Princeton Tec. Hike 2-3 miles long.
Sunday
8:45 Kids Activities
Meet at Office. Pick up by 11:45.
9:00am Advanced Skills Clinic with
Ben Tufford of Cognition Endurance Sports Coaching
Meets at Vollers Field above Red Barn.
9:00am Group Rides
Meet at Office
1. Advanced Ride into Allamuchy North/Stephens: 2-3 hours
2. Intermediate Ride into Stephens State Park: Time 1.5-2 hours
3. Intermediate Ride into Deer Park: Time 1.5-2 hours.
4. Intermediate Ride Allamuchy State park 1.5-2 hours.
10:00am Kids MTB Ride
Meet at Red Barn
12:00pm Pot Luck Picnic at the Waterfront
Bring all your leftovers down for a get together the lake. We'll have the grill fired up and will be serving any leftovers from the Saturday Night Beach Party BBQ.
We'll also gladly throw whatever you bring on the grill too!
1:30pm Group RIdes
Meet at Office
Ride determined by riders.
5:00pm Cranks Closes
Please use dumpster by Ranger Station for your trash.
Please police your site for trash before leaving camp.
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Saturday at 1:00pm, I'll be discussing merits and mysteries of TUBELESS TIRES. Stan's NoTubes has been kind enuf to donate supplies and giveaway bottles. There is at least a 50% chance folks will leave the presentation convinced that tires of any kind are a bad idea, but I'm willing to risk it if you are.
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