Tunnel of Trees Time Control Plan

Tunnel Of Trees Century TCP

PRE-TRIP:

TRIP DETAILS (POSTER/SIGN UP SHEET):

·         What and Where: Road Cycling, Northern Michigan

·         Description: Two-day Century road-cycling ride through the Tunnel Of trees.

·         When: Sept 13-15

·         How Many 2:16

·         Cost/Venmo: $45

·         Contact Person/More Info:

·         How to Sign Up: Excel Doc

Trip Promotion (Who and How): Word of Mouth, Poster,

Trip Sign-Up/Communication/Equipment List Who and How: OREC weekend sign-up sheet.

Rations Purchasing/Packing (When): Wednesday/Thursday

Trip Outfitting (Leader Meeting Time): Monday @3

Trip Group Outfitting (Group Time/Who): Monday @4

TRANSPORTATION:

__Cargo Van

__12 Pass Van

__Personal Vehicles

MEAL PLAN:

Road Meal

Classic Breakfast

·         oatmeal

·         walnuts

·         dry fruit

·         choc chip

·         bananas

Classic Lunch

·         Torts

·         Peanut butter

·         Jelly

·         Honey

·         Jerky

·         Cheese sticks

·         apples

SVEN

·         Pasta

·         Mac and cheese sauce

·         Enchilada sauce

·         FD Veggies

·         Chicken

Classic Breakfast

·         oatmeal

·         walnuts

·         dry fruit

·         choc chip

·         bananas

Classic Lunch

·         Torts

·         Peanut butter

·         Jelly

·         Honey

·         Jerky

·         Cheese sticks

·         apples

SNACKS/DESSERTS

·         trail mix's

·         granola bars

·         fruit snacks

·         steak strips

·         electrolyte packets

 DRINKS

·         Coffee

·         Teas

·         hot chocolate

SPICES/OIL/OTHER

·         Salt

·         Pepper

·         Hot Sauce

·         Garlic Salt

·         Italian

·         Red Pepper Flakes

TRIP BUDGET: 

ITEM

EQUATION:

TOTAL:

PER PERSON

Food/Groceries:

$4 x #meals x #people

$450

Gas

Total Miles/10mpg x #vehcles x $3.80pg

$300 

Van Rental:

$80 per 24 hour mini/$120 per 24 hour van

N/A

Sites/Permits:

Ranges $15-$50

Petoskey: $61

Wilderness $95

Total: $156

Firewood:

$20

$20

REAL COST:

$850

$45

ITINERARY AND SCHEDULE (TIME CONTROL)

DAY 1- Friday 

4 PM: Leave Calvin, 3:30-hour drive North

8:30 pm Arrive at Petoskey State Park 

Set up camp, dinner, option to swim, go over the route and plan for tomorrow

DAY 2- Saturday (~54-miles/ 4.5 hours) 

CAMP 1 (park in overflow)

2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770

BIKE 1 (~55 miles)

 8 am Leave Petoskey State Park

Little Traverse (ends harbor springs)

M119 north (ends cross village)

W Lakeview Road (east) -> E Gill Road (ends at lake, left)

Petoskey to Mackinaw trail

To Mackinaw Bridge (Nichole street, left)

Back south Nichole Street to Petoskey to Mackinaw Trail

Trail ends road (right)

E Wilderness Park Drive (left)

Arrive at Wilderness State Park, eat dinner/ swim/ sleep

CAMP 2

903 Wilderness Park Drive Carp Lake, Michigan 49718

BIKE 2

7 am Leave Wilderness State Park

Wilderness Park Road

Cecil Bay Road (right)

E Gill Road (right)

Turns to Lakeshore Drive

M119 South

Little Traverse

Arrive back to Petoskey State Park

Depart for Grand Rapids

Arrive back to Calvin 

Risk Management

On M 119, 1-2 support drivers will follow in the back of the pack. We will have planned stops every 10-15 miles the entire bike ride for hydration, snacks, and check-ins. Support drivers will be nearby when biking on trails; Little Traverse Wheel way, Northwestern State trail, and North Central State Trail. Support drivers will have bike tool kit and first aid kit, leading biker will also have these packed on bike. Support drivers will have phone contact with all bikers.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN:

Hospital:                                                                                                                       Driving Time:

Urgent Care Clinic:                                                                                                 Driving Time:

Student Packing List 

·         $30 cash for road meal to, and possibly road meal back

·         Snacks for bike ride 

·         2 one litter water bottles 

·         Mess Kits 

·         Sunscreen/ bug spray 

·         Sunglasses/ sun hat 

·         Sleeping bag/ pad (Calvin has if needed)

·         Hygiene bag (toothbrush/ Dr. Bs/ deodorant/ etc.) 

·         Helmet/ bike (Calvin has if needed)

·         bike pack optional 

·         Bike/ athletic shoes 

·         Comfortable camp shoes 

·         1-2 bike shorts 

·         1-2 dry fit long-sleeve athletic shirt 

·         2 warm pants 

·         1-2 shorts 

·         2 shirts 

·         1 warm jacket 

·         3 pairs of socks

·         3 pairs Underwear

·         Bathing suit 

·         Towel  

Permits/ Supplies Needed (from Calvin) 

·         2 vans + Personal Vehicle 

·         Bike Trailer 

·         1 support driver 

·         Road bikes (fitted for those who do not have them) 

·         Bike kit/ tools 

·         First aid kit 

·         Tents 

·         sleeping bags 

·         Pads 

·         Tarp 

·         kitchen supplies 

o   Stove

o   Lighter

o   2 Pots

o   Big Spoon

o   French Press

·         Water Cooler (Water Refills from SAG Vehicle)