Accommodation Near Trikefest?

[Jason T]

I know a lot of people camp, but does anyone have recommendations for hotels near to Trikefest?


Thanks for your help

Jason

[R-N-D]

The last time I went, and the few times total that I was there, the local hotels/motels aren't particularly close. When I find that info, I'll put it on here but there really wasn't anything convenient.

[MIK6]

Hey jason.. ive got a spare tent and air mattress.. they dont take up much room I can throw them in the truck.. im sure a few other TF regulars can come up w/ stuff to help out a flyin guy!

[fabiodriven]

Just a suggestion, I have no idea what it would cost, but you might look into renting an RV. If you're in a hotel there will inevitably be things going on at some point when you're gone. I don't leave the property for the entire week, except maybe twice over the years to go to the store. Even then I get right back as fast as possible, haha.

[ironchop]

there used to be an Inn in Laurel but im not sure if its still open.

the closest hotels are in Connersville (north of Laurel), Metamora (just east of Laurel), and Brookville (further east of Laurel)....Connersville would be more hotel chain hotels.

nothing else close....you`ll understand when you see where Laurel is and just how NOT populated that entire county is.

[keister]

........If you're in a hotel there will inevitably be things going on at some point when you're gone. I don't leave the property for the entire week.......

^^^^^ Fabio speaks the truth. You really shouldn't leave TrikeFest. There is always so much going on, even falling asleep you will risk missing something fun, impressive, or just ridiculous. I try to limit my sleep to 3-4 hours per day when I am there.

Mik6 offered you the tent and air mattress. I will chip in a sleeping bag / blanket / pillow and a ice chest for you, if you decide to camp at Haspin.

[Jason T]

Thanks for the offers of camping equipment:)
However there will be 5 of us and my dad is old and reufusing to camp!
We are looking in to the hotels and also the RV idea:)

Thanks again

Jason

[captainweezy]

What about the place on the other side of the bridge? Isn't that an inn? I think it is.

[Billy Golightly]

There is the what I believe is called the "Laurel Bed & Breakfast", although I do not know anyone that has ever actually stayed there before, but it litterally is "just down the hill" from Haspin.

[knipfeldustin]

Batesville indiana is 13 miles and has several hotel options.

[Ghostv2]

Batesville indiana is 13 miles and has several hotel options.

The bates motel...

We all know what happened there.

[Dirtweed]

All I need to know is there a place to shower at Haspin Acres. If so I'll just crash in my Truck bed. Looking to get one of those pickup bed tents.

[Billy Golightly]

Yes. It can get a bit gnarly at times and some prefer to swim in the river, but yes, definitely are.

[fabiodriven]

Most people prefer the river. Come about Thursday and you'll see why. I'd probably to take a shower after I showered at Haspin if I ever had to. It may sound kind of ghetto to suggest the river, but it is pretty durned sweet, unless it swells over the banks. Then you're porked.

[Racer-X]

I agree with Fabio driven on an RV if you don't want to camp. Personally I would be weary about having my trikes on a trailer at some random hotel plus It would be a big pain in the butt to travel back and forth. . On top of that, for the time that you are at haspin acres you wont have any refuge or place to chill. It can be very hot and there's a good chance of rain also. Waiting it out in a pick up doesn't sound ideal. What about a pop up camper or nice tent and a generator for fans and electrical power???? The plus side of the hotel would be the nice clean personal shower, so at least you'll have that.

[fabiodriven]

I'm not sure you noticed, but these blokes are coming from across the pond.

[Eric250R]

All I need to know is there a place to shower at Haspin Acres. If so I'll just crash in my Truck bed. Looking to get one of those pickup bed tents.

As mentioned, there are, but by friday they can get pretty nasty. We bring our own bathrooms with us. You can get the personal tents, shower bags, and portable toilets for under $100.

[Samjp22]

Isn't not bathing just part of the expierience? Lol

[ironchop]

Isn't not bathing just part of the expierience? Lol

it was for my son and myself........here at home I been known to take two showers a day but for some odd reason, we kept INTENDING to hit the showers but one time it was packed so I kept riding around, then I went to wash my trike at the back pond and while I was waiting which is where I ran into/ met mattdragontamer dude. I fawned all over his green Taurus and he offered to let me ride it.......which turned into another distraction....and then we said "we`ll go shower later, LET`S RIDE!".....and that`s pretty much how it went for all three days we were there. We intended to shower but honestly we would rather be riding. Our trikes got more baths than we did ahahahaha.

I figured why bother? It`s like making your bed in the morning......it`s futile because you`re just gonna come home and mess it right back up a few hours later and I guarantee that less than an hour after a shower, we would have been covered in mud again and smelling like a sweaty crack

[Kintore]

I use the river! Probably just as clean!

[hoosierlogger]

I use the river! Probably just as clean!

Probably even a bit cleaner.

[ivantate]

Hi, I'm Jasons brother. I called in to TF on the Saturday last year for a recon. I now have a few bikes and living near Chicago.

Now its booked, we will have 3 generations there, from 5 to 65 years. Both me and Jason will also have <3month old babies at home so any sleep and comfort we can get when away will be welcome!!

Will be collecting up plenty of things to set up a base. Well, chairs + grill mainly.

Had a great time last year and hope to meet plenty more riders.

[ivantate]

Will be coming with enough space to get that Big Red home!!

[hoosierlogger]

You probably won't sleep good at trikefest unless you are a really heavy sleeper, or get on the sauce pretty heavily before bed.

[ivantate]

Thats what i was thinking, i could probably do either quite happily but my 5yo son may not.
Got a hotel booked up in Greensburg.

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[knipfeldustin]

As mentioned, there are, but by friday they can get pretty nasty. We bring our own bathrooms with us. You can get the personal tents, shower bags, and portable toilets for under $100.

So is there running water available to fill shower bags on site or if you go that route do you bring your own ? Also is there any way to wash trikes there or a carwash in the town or something ?

[hoosierlogger]

So is there running water available to fill shower bags on site or if you go that route do you bring your own ? Also is there any way to wash trikes there or a carwash in the town or something ?



Yea both are available. The faucet for shower bags and such is located on the end of the office building bead the big barn.
The hose for washing trikes is located down the hill on the other side of the same barn near the pond.

[R-N-D]

We've stayed here before. Only thing is that it's off the path a bit but nice place to stay.

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[fabiodriven]

I understand if some people can't stay on site for whatever reason and obviously it's great to just make it there in any capacity, but the real experience I feel is to stay on the grounds. Just saying in case a big hotel trend starts...

[captainweezy]

Fabio is right for sure. There's is nothing like a huge night ride. Who knows where or how long it will last.