Bicycling Multi-cache Distance

[+bykenut]

I am thinking of putting together a multi-cache that involves bicycle riding on paved multi-use trails and flat residential streets in order to get to each stage of the cache. About what mileage would someone who is a non-cyclist but reasonably fit could cover?

 

I know I can make it whatever distance I want, but would like to it to be within reach of many geocachers.

[NightHiker]

Anything between 5 and 10 miles (loop not a straight line) could be accomplished. If you make the middle of the cache a park or other rest area for a small lunch/snack it'll make for an easy excursion.

[+briansnat]

Hey, if its too much for them, they can always get in a car.

 

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[+bitbrain]

I agree with NightHiker. I often ride as much as 10 miles to check the status of several caches near my house -- and I'm definitely not n great shape...

 

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[Night Tracker]

Hi, Bykenut. Most people I know have a 3.5 mph walk it depends on the length of trail and how many are already there. How many can you plant and maintain. Map it out you'll get a better idea on how they will fit. I'm thinking of making one in the 5-1 range patterned after Ron Streetcars.

[+oregone]

a prolific cacher in my neck of the woods has hidden a series of caches that pretty much requires a bicycle, the first one being here.

 

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[+BigNick]

I just did this cycling cache (Tour de New Brighton) It is about 12 miles, and I did it no problem, and I am not the fittest of guys.

Cheers

Nick.

[+vds]

I have a series of 3 caches (Bike the BPA Trail #1,#2, and #3) that are around 4 miles round trip total on reasonably hilly paved trails but it can also be walked pretty easily if you're into sunburn.

 

There's a nearby 10-mile round trip cache (Soos Creek Trail) on very flat terrain that is actually easier to pedal, with lots of strategically placed shade.

 

Anything in that range is reasonable.

[+MartyFouts]

I would imagine 3-5 miles would be easy for most non-bikers on a bike, provide that the terrain really is mostly flat.

 

the big issue for most of us is how long we can stay in the saddle, if it is flat.

[johnnyb5]

Hey bykenut, what area are you thinking of doing it .. I love riding to caches.. got all of them from blossom hill to morgan hill one day,, taht was fun,, then got two on the trail where your bicycle primes is. I'm ready for some more

Johnnyb

[Dinoprophet]

Hey, thanks for asking this! I've been meaning to post this exact question. I'm in Michigan, though, so I'd better get on it soon, or wait until spring.

 

The distance really throws off he clayjar system, IMHO. A two-mile loop touring historical markers (ie multi-leg) results in a 3/3. If you say the bike is "required specialized equipment", it becomes a 3/5. So adjust accordingly if you use it.

 

[This message was edited by dinoprophet on August 15, 2002 at 07:36 AM.]

[+Team StitchesOnQuilts]

I'm terribly out of shape, but I agree that 3 to 5 miles would be something I could do on a bike. My husband, who is a better cycler and in good shape, could probably do 10 miles on the flat without stressing about it.

 

If there are any benches or picnic tables along the route where one could rest, that increases th e distance. I'd love a route where I could bicycle for 2 or 3 miles, have a picnic lunch with the family, then do another 2 or 3 miles.

 

Shannah

[+bykenut]

Thanks for all your great input! There's lots of possibilities for this type of a mulit-cache in my neck of the woods.