Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Bike Packing to Massilon

Bike Packing to Massilon
On Saturday afternoon Erin and I loaded up our bikes and rode down to River's Edge Campground a few miles outside of Massillon. The campground is only for Towpath users and its a really nice spot with a firepit and benches overlooking the Tuscarawas River. We made a few brew and diner stops along the way. It was a fun but short getaway. 


Bike Packing to Massilon
I rigged up an old holster bag of mine to my handle bars - it made it so much easier to ride and shoot at the same time. Here I was testing it out along Summit Lake. Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
We stopped in Barberton to check out Ignite Brewing. The Mumfest was on so there was a good crowd all over the downtown.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
We had stopped in here onetime before they were officially open - I was iffy on the beers then but I felt like they were much better now. Both we had were excellent.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
They did have a food truck but our goal was to hold off on dinner until we got to Canal Fulton.
Bike Packing to Massilon
...and here we are parked at the Miller Doan Tavern in Canal Fulton.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
They had an Octoberfest menu and our food was awesome.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Back on the path and hoping to set up camp before sunset.
Bike Packing to Massilon
The cheap 50mm I bring on these trips takes some nice photos when used right.
Bike Packing to Massilon
We set up camp then started calling around to find some wood. We had passed a bar that had a fire out back and they offered to sell us some.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Wood Haulers
Bike Packing to Massilon
Erin getting the fire going.
Bike Packing to Massilon
This back-packing tent wasn't cheap but it is extremely portable.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Erin got the fire going in the morning - for warmth and for coffee.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike and the River
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
After hanging out by the fire we rode into town for some more coffee and a snack.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Next we rode to check out Ernie's Bike Shop - these were some super cool Trek Race Bikes - US Postal Era.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
With my new camera bag set-up I find I take so many more photos while moving.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Paradigm Shift Brewing in Massillon. Ben and I had stopped her on our trip over the 4th of July but I forgot to take and photos.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
This building next door to brewery was interesting.
Bike Packing to Massilon
Bike Packing to Massilon
After our beers we started toward home.

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