The ride has officially started and so I have had little time or energy to post at the end of the day, but I at least wanted to get a few pictures up. On Monday the riders took from San Francisco, starting at the Golden Gate Bridge and rode to Petaluma, CA. On Tuesday they rode to Fairfield, CA, and today to Jackson, CA. So far things have gone fairly smooth, but as we started to head into higher elevation today things became more challenging for the riders and staff more than just physically. We will continue to work out the kinks, but as a whole the experience has been awesome so far. I have never been to California before, and although I've been to plenty of places much more beautiful it is cool to see a new part of the country. My primary responsibility so far has been to drive a mini bus that helps to lead the riders and pick them up if they are not able to finish the days ride.
Golden Gate Bridge on the morning we left
Most of the riders and staff with the managers of Fresh and Easy. They gladly allowed us to set up our lunch stop in their parking lot on Tuesday, and even donated a couple carts full of groceries. It is awesome to see people's generosity when they hear about what we're doing! Today at lunch we set up at a winery and they gave us a bunch of fresh cherries and a few cases of wine.
The past couple days we've been driving through California wine country
Some of the riders resting at a water stop along today's route which ended in a pretty long climb
Good to hear from you again Abby! Great pictures too. I can imagine everyone is pretty exhausted at the end of the day. As I recall the wine country can tend to be kind of hilly so bodies are getting a workout! Take care!
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