The bikers ate dinner in Little Italy at "Steps of Rome" and walked "all the way" to Chinatown, tried to take taxi but driver couldn't find downtown, did not know how to read GPS, must have been his first day!
Walked "everywhere" in San Francisco. Learned history of Haight-Ashbury District, famous for 1960's hippie movement - dropping- acid & flower-power!!!
Bike shop where bikes were shipped from back East not very helpful, so they found another shop close by that will get them on the road Wednesday, hopefully. Original bike shop would not get the bikes ready until Saturday - don't forget "Homer" has to be on the soccer field August 17th and there are many mountains to climb between now and then, must get rolling.
The group commented on how heavy the bags are - the homeless people in San Fran might be getting presents, we know they will be getting luggage.
Last minute shopping at REI (an outdoor adventure store) also was part of the day.
The fabulous four are having a great time so far snuggled up in a OK hotel and touring San Francisco, let the adventure begin.
I hope my next post will have them on their bikes and making their way back home.
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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.
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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
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