Final Bike Trip Meeting

Overall Theme

“Our goal is not to get there

first or fastest but to make sure that everyone succeeds”

Michael Phelps

Before Leaving Today

• Hand in pledges• Anyone who indicated they needed a shirt needs to

pay $ and pick up shirt TODAY• If you still owe us any information or money, it must

be taken care of it at end of TODAY’s meeting – we cannot do it on Wednesday.

• All big equipment should be left upstairs in coat room, permanently labeled with your name. There are signs that indicate where you are to leave the equipment (i.e. camp chairs, tents, coolers, stoves, etc.)

• Quick Review of Checklist - Please pack your personal belongings for the trip as compactly as possible so everyone’s equipment will fit

Bikers - required stuff that you have to bringBikeHelmet"Wheels for the World" T-shirtWater Bottle2 Large Bottles of Juice/Gatorade/Sports Drink to ShareSunscreenSpare Bike Tube – with you on your bike

Bikers - suggested additional gearSnack/Trail Mix/Hard candySmall bike bag, fanny-pack, backpack for additional storage on the trailExtra Clothes for Cold, Rain, etc.Small Took KitPadded Riding GlovesPadded Riding ShortsBike Lock Sunglasses

Campers - this should be as compact as possible, to be stowed in a SAG vehicleSleeping BagWarm Weather ClothesCool Weather ClothesToiletriesDrinking CupBathing SuitTowels, WashclothsFlashlightFolding Chair - labeled with your nameInsect RepellantLarge Plastic BagsAny Medication you require - clearly labeled and handed in to leader

LAWN CHURCH

CHECK-IN (Food, Bottled Drinks)

PARKNO ALLEXIT BIKES ENTER

HERE andEXIT

HERE

SAG VEHICLES(Sleeping Bags, Gear, Lunches)

LITTLEHOUSE

DROP-OFF All cars enter and exit at

this end of the lot.

• Wednesday morning you will need to:

– Be here at Fairport UMC by 6am– Pack your personal belongings for the trip as compactly as

possible so everyone’s equipment will fit in vehicles and tents

– Check in upon arrival– put your food contributions in the appropriate location

when you arrive (it will be labeled)– put your lunch sandwich in labeled lunch cooler (your lunch

should be permanently labeled, with your name, in a clear plastic sandwich bag). Snacks and drinks will be provided so PLEASE only bring a sandwich

– put your personal gear IN the van assigned to carry your gear (i.e. Sr. High girls, Jr. High boys, etc.)

– Check that your helmet, tires, etc. are road ready – Be patient and help out where needed so we can get going

ASAP

Advance Group

• Park your Bike in the Little House driveway• Make sure you have your spare tire with you

(not in a SAG)• Make sure you have your cell phone with you

and it is on• Put your lunch and gear in the Advance Group

Sag vehicle• After checking-in, find Mark Renfro for any final

instructions, info, etc.

Weather and Prep for the Trip

The forecast for the week is…….• Wed Mostly Sunny 86°/65° • Thu Partly Sunny 88°/66° 60 % • Fri Mostly Cloudy 80°/61° 40 % • Sat Partly Sunny 75°/61° 40 % • Sun Partly Cloudy 77° 0 %

• this means you need to………….• in the event of thunderstorms………..• Hydration• Appropriate dress for the conditions

Riding Safety, Rules of the Road

• Not too close to each other• Announce yourself when you approach someone from

behind (“on your left”)• Single file when we share the canal path or on any

blind turns• Always single file on the open road• No Lone Riders!!! Always travel in a group of at least

four with an experienced Bike Trip rider• Put bikes safely off the trail when stopping• Walk bike across ALL roads and wherever noted on

Bike Path• If the Bike Path splits/forks – always go toward the

Canal• SMILE!!!

Route Details and Road Conditions

• Canal Path Conditions• Crossing Roads• Riding on Roads

Distances between stops

•  Fairport to Lock 32 9 miles• Lock 32 to Genesee Valley Pk 6 miles• GVP to Greece Town Park 9 miles• Greece Park to Adams Basin 6 miles• Adams Basin to Hafner Park 7 miles• Hafner Park to TOPS 5 miles• TOPS to Hamlin SP Entrance 6 miles• Entrance to Campsite 2 miles

»TOTAL 50 miles

Expectations when we arrive at camp

1. Put your bike in roped areas 2. Setup your Tent3. Get your gear out of the Sag vehicle you put it in and

stow it in your Tent4. Help set up the Common Area – Picnic Tables, Fire

Pits, etc.5. All camp chairs need to be set in the main campfire

area, place camp chair covers in bag marked for that purpose.

6. Obviously, if the weather is wet, our goal is to get the personal gear to a dry place - Please be considerate

IALAC• I Am Loveable And Capable

10+ Happy Hamlin Commandments

• Keep your personal belongings organized-you are sharing space with many others and it is important to be respectful of everyone’s needs & belongings

• Tents are for sleeping only• Only the residents of a tent are allowed in that tent• Headphones are for use in tents only • On the trail and while at Hamlin, remember the rule of FOUR (travel in groups of

no less than four at all times)(Ex. If you are at the beach with friends and want to go back and no else

does, either you stay or they walk you back or go back with another GROUP returning).

• If you are on a bike, you need to have a helmet on• Whenever you leave and re-enter camp, please sign out/in.• Treat all the equipment at camp with respect and care

(while not fragile, chairs and tents can break- Do not put yourself in a position where you will have to replace someone’s property!).

• For safety and security, all bikes must be in camp and put behind the rope by 8:00 PM

(while it is still light and they can be arranged out of the way).

• Group times and meetings are not optional! Please attend with a positive and supportive attitude and they will be more pleasant for all.

• The “Beach” is the area between Grandma’s house and the swimming beach; any other “beach” must be identified and approved by the adults at Camp

(we should ALWAYS be able to find you!)• Stargazing is a privilege Hamlin graces us with each year. For our safety and

respect to our hosts:– Only stargaze on Grandma’s beach – All stargazers must be back in camp by midnight– ALL junior high youth can only attend stargazing with an adult and MUST

stay with the group at ALL times.• Everyone must be back in camp by 8:45 pm for evening activities• Decisions made by adults at camp are not to be challenged!

While we always welcome input and have designed all youth programs based on

what the youth have asked for, when a quick decision has to be made, the adult’s word is final. Issues can be discussed at a later time. Many times we receive suggestions mid trip. Please understand that we usually cannot react to these suggestions during the trip as plans have been made and are set in motion.

General info

• Fires only in common area fire pit.• We will bring all of the wood that we need.

We cannot chop down trees in the park.• Noise levels must be respectful at all times.• Make sure to include others (if someone is

sitting alone, invite him/her to come along)• Look for opportunities to build up and

support each other

More info

• Check the schedule for daily small group meetings and meal times

• Meal schedules will be:– breakfast on your own Thursday and Friday, as a group

from 7:30-9:30am on Saturday, and early and quick on Sunday

– Lunches will be on own, you are expected to clean up after yourself

– Dinners as a group - Small groups will take turns preparing, cleaning up and leading the blessing for each of the major meals

– Dinner on Wednesday will be pizza & wings– Families can plan to join us on Saturday – refer to email

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