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Contact Ellen Hayes - ellen@goellen.net |
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Our mission... To inspire cyclists to travel
cross 3,415 miles! |
General InformationStart and FinishYour cross country journey will start with a wheel dipping ceremony in Los Angles, California in the Pacific Ocean. You will finish your journey 3,415 miles later with a final wheel dipping in the Atlantic Ocean in Boston, Massachusetts. Sign UpTo sign up for the Cross Country for a Cure tour, see the Register link for a registration form. DepositA deposit of $250 is all that is needed to hold a place for the tour. This deposit will be applied to the tour price. ReferencesReferences are available from alumni riders that have toured with us. We have a long list of alumni that can answer questions about our tour overall experience. Please contact us for a list of alumni in your area. AccommodationsWe use well known hotels and motels that are known for their service. Please call for a list of hotels. Standard accommodations are double occupancy. Private rooms are available upon request for an additional fee. MealsBreakfast, snacks, and beverages will be included. Dinner will be provided on most days at local restaurants and hotels with banquet rooms. LuggageEach rider's luggage and supplies will be transported by our truck daily to each destination. Your luggage will be delivered to your room before you arrive at the hotel. Pre-TrainingA pre-training plan is included in the cost of your trip. We have trainers available who will answer questions you have. They will set up a training plan and goals for you to prepare for the tour. We will make use of local bike clubs and piggy-back with some of their weekly and seasonal rides to get in some biking miles before the trip. Route MapsMaps of the route will be provided. Each night before dinner, tour leaders will go over the next day's route. This will include sight-seeing stops, road conditions, and special events along the way. FundraisingAs mentioned earlier, this ride is a fundraiser for your favorite non-profit. All monies that you raise will go directly to the charitable organizations. When you register, you will receive a Fund Raising Guide. We will help coordinate this fundraising with a local charitable organization of your choice. Safety RequirementsA well maintained touring bike with a triple chain ring is recommended. All
cyclists must wear a Snell or ANSI approved helmet while riding. |
country for fun and fitness and motivate