The fabulous four spent the night in a motel in Wytheville, Virginia waiting for the local bike shop to open on Tuesday morning. They have had a few!! mechanical difficulties and are in need of some minor repairs. Kara said she "threw" her bike after another flat tire, which was about the eighth for the group in less than a week. Out of spare tubes they decided to stay in Wytheville, relax and get some much needed rest. Dan Armstrong did want to go another 50 miles and "risk" a breakdown, but the group decided against it, even Brian Homer LeMond choose not to take the "risk".
Their final leg will take them north through Virginia, into Maryland and then to Delaware where they will cross into New Jersey, unless they turn around and go back, as I hear Kara and Jason have contemplated.
A homecoming celebration will take place either the 3rd or 4th of August at the Pigott's in Jobstown, NJ, a stopover before their last day ride to Long Beach Island. I will keep everyone updated as they get closer. Signs, cheering and a party will welcome them home, all are invited to join the fun.
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The Trip of a Lifetime...
Goal: Bike over 3,400 miles across the country from San Francisco, California to Long Beach Island, New Jersey
Start Date: June 9th flight from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA
End Date: Reach the East Coast by August 15th
CTCTen Organization
On our trip across the country we are going to be spreading the word about CTCTen and about the work that it is doing in conjunction with our school, F&M.
Please take a look at this foundation and see if you can help make a difference in the world... anything you can do is much appreciated...
Mission:
The CTCTen Foundation in conjunction with the Franklin & Marshall Men’s Soccer Team has begun a unique project to help effect change in the world. Partnering with the GrassRoot Soccer organization,the foundation has targeted a specific disadvantaged, HIV/AIDS impacted region to help.
The Soccer Africa Field Project aspires to create the Chris Campbell Memorial Facility in Khayelitsha, South Africa. The field would be a haven for impoverished children that will also have a clubhouse which will be used for HIV/AIDS education classes. An annual internship will be created for an F&M soccer student athlete to spend a year in Khayelistha teaching soccer and encouraging HIV/AIDS preventive behaviors at the facility.
The CTC Ten Foundation, in conjunction with the F&M Team, families and alumni and are doing all they can to make the athletic and educational facility and internship a reality. It is through the generous support of everyone in the community that this vision will become a reality.
Contributors
Cool Pages
My Pack List (Brian)
Clothing:
1.Riding Gloves
2.Helmet
3.Sunglasses
4.Bike Shorts(2)
5.Bike Jerseys(2)
6.Bike Socks(3 pairs)
7.Jeans (1)
8.T-shirts (2)
9.Long Sleeve (2)
10.Rain Jacket/pants
11.Swimsuit
12.Under armour
Camping/Tools:
1.Tent(2-3 person)
2.Ground Cover
3.Sleeping Bag/mat/pillow
4.Waterproof Stuff Sack
5.Campsuds
6.Flashlight
7.Towels(1 bath/1 face)
8.All-Purpose Knife
9. Toilet Paper (1 roll)
10.Combo tool kit for bike
11.Patch Kit
12.Spare Wheel (1)
13.Spare tubes (3)
14.Cables (1 Brake/1 Derailer)
15.Duct Tape
16.Bungee Cords
Toiletries:
1.Toothbrush/paste
2.Soap/case
3.Shampoo
4.Razor
5.Nail Clippers
6.SUNSCREEN
7.Aspirin/Misc. Meds.
8.Small First Aid Kit
9.Facewash
10.Deodorant
Miscellaneous:
1.Maps/State Maps
2.Reading Books (2)
3.Notebook/pens
4.Compass
5.Digital Camera
6.Ipod/headphones
7.Bike Lock
8.Rain Covers
9.Water Bottles (3)
10.Playing Cards
11.Dice
Our XC Route: Western Express Trail from San Francisco, CA to Pueblo, CO then the TransAmerica Trai
2 comments:
Heyo, crazy how time flies. Glad you all are still alive and healthy. When you are in DE you know who to call if you want a place to stay, wanna know where to camp, wanna know anything about the place. hope to see you all soon. hit us with a sweet story Homer.
We're so excited to see you all! We've missed you!
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