How to Plan a Weekend Group Cycling Trip

One of the ways that many people enjoy cycling is to take a weekend group bike trip. 
These involve camping, good friends, and bike trails. If you have been thinking about 
doing something like this, you may already know that the planning of it is going to be 
key. If you aren't sure where to start, here are some ways to plan a weekend group 
cycling trip that you and your friends can enjoy.

Trail Path

The first thing you will need is a solid trail path that works for everyone. You want to 
make sure that it is close to either first aid stop points or a populated trail. This is for 
safety and to ensure if you do run into issues, you will be able to get help. You also 
need to look for trails that are suitable for all the riders on your trip. You don't want to 
pick one that is too difficult or to easy. A challenge is always good, but you want to be 
realistic. Also, you need to find a trail that allows you to set up a camp with several 
people. 

Camp Site Plans

Some bike trail campsites are very bare bones. This means they have a fire pit, possibly 
a garbage site, and they may or may not have showers or latrines. Other camp sites 
may have full amenities and look more like a park site than a rough camp site. You will 
need to know what the sites have to make the proper packing lists for the trip. For 
example, if all you have is a fire, you will want to bring food that is appropriate to that. If 
you don't have the ability to get fresh water, you will need to make allowances for that. 
All of this has to be considered.

Traveling with Equipment

Once you know the type of trail you will be on, how rough the camp site is, and how 
long you will be traveling then it is time to figure out who carries what and how much. 
That means having the right equipment for your bikes and spreading out the load. You 
aren't just considering equipment either. You need to consider food, meal prep, 
planning, making sure you have extra if something should go wrong, making sure you 
have emergency flares, and more. You need to think of the best and worst case 
scenarios and how to safely travel with what you need on that trail.

By taking some of these methods into consideration, you can ensure that you have all 
the items you need for your trip. You can also make sure you have everyone handling 
their share so no one is overburdened on the trip. 


