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  • September 5, 2011 at 3:12 pm #929829
    americancyclo
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    Unfortunately, our car is currently full. We had a hell of a time finding accomodations, and that was a few months ago. all the hotels in Sailsbury seem to book up VERY early for this. It’s my first time, and we’re heading down friday night, crashing in a fleabag motel and doing the ride, then driving back the next day. Good luck, maybe we’ll see you there! (though likely not, i heard there are tons of people)

    September 5, 2011 at 8:38 pm #929834
    creadinger
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    @justasaintz 7771 wrote:

    Has anyone camped the night before and do the ride?

    A few years back, my wife and I did the Salvation Army Camping thing… http://www.seagullcentury.org/sleep.html#camping

    It wasn’t bad. Only 1-2 miles from the start area, so we just rode down from there in the morning. We camped on a high school football field and they opened up the gymnasium locker room for bathroom and showers and stuff. I would recommend that if you’re up for camping. It unfortunately does not lend itself to tip-top performance on Saturday, but it’s a cheap, and close, if indeed they still have space.

    If you’ll be parking on campus, I recommend heading to the lots nearby the dining hall on the west side of campus. There always seemed to be lots of spaces back there.

    We’ve done it for the past three years, but I don’t think we’re going to this year. Good luck!

    September 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm #929842
    Dirt
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    I haven’t figured out logistics yet. I likely will be bumming a ride from someone. If I find a spare space, I’ll share info with you.

    Rock on!

    Pete

    September 6, 2011 at 3:37 pm #929846
    justasaintz
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    Thanks Creadinger. I will call them and reserve and a space.

    Pete, like wise, if nothing works out, i intend to rent a car. let me know. Thanks.

    September 6, 2011 at 4:56 pm #929847
    justasaintz
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    @justasaintz 7790 wrote:

    Thanks Creadinger. I will call them and reserve and a space.

    Pete, like wise, if nothing works out, i intend to rent a car. let me know. Thanks.

    Folks, Just found out that salvation army is not hosting any camping service this year. :(

    September 9, 2011 at 4:49 pm #929997
    Mark Blacknell
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    FWIW, don’t despair if you don’t have a room yet. I’ve done this ride a load of times, sometimes well planned, sometimes last minute. On the last minute occasions, I’ve frequently been lucky in that last minute (i.e., last week) cancellations open rooms up. Worst case scenario had me staying 45 minutes away in Delaware, once.

    September 10, 2011 at 4:33 am #930017
    justasaintz
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    Yeah, have been looking at other camp sites that are 30 – 60mins away. Might just settle for one. Will have to check on the weather first though.

    September 10, 2011 at 11:26 pm #930027
    dcham
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    We’re staying in the state/national campsites on Assateague Island. Never done either the century or the camping arrangement before, so we’ll see. But, may be an option for you. I’m just along for the ride, so to speak, so don’t know specific details.

    September 11, 2011 at 12:22 am #930030
    CCrew
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    @dcham 7994 wrote:

    We’re staying in the state/national campsites on Assateague Island. Never done either the century or the camping arrangement before, so we’ll see.

    Take bug spray! Between the mosquitos and the green flies they’ll pick you up and carry you away on a bad day.

    September 12, 2011 at 4:32 pm #930053
    justasaintz
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    That was exactly my thought when I read river side camping as an advertisement for one of the camping sites.

    October 3, 2011 at 5:13 pm #930691
    justasaintz
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    Ok, So, I will be camping at Assateague Island State Park. I am allowed upto 3 tents and 2 cars. If anyone wants to join, feel free to let me know. I intend to camp both Friday and Saturday night.

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