Arrived safe and sound in San Francisco. Our dog Buster arrived in good spirits as well and seemed to take all the hubbub in stride. My uncle and I (Uncle Joe, who lives in San Francisco and will be driving the first two weeks of the trip) picked up the bikes yesterday and the RV today, so we are all equipped for the trip, packed and ready to go.
Tomorrow morning we will drive to Ocean Beach, just south of the Golden Gate Bridge, and follow through with the traditional "dipping of the rear wheel" in the Pacific Ocean. Not sure how this tradition started or who was the first to do it, but I like the idea of it. Of course, once you reach the Atlantic Ocean the tradition is to finish with dipping the front wheel. From the beach I will ride to the the Ferry Building next to the famous "Fisherman's Wharf" and embark on the Vallejo Baylink Ferry across the San Francisco Bay to Vallejo and begin our journey. We will post some pictures sometime tomorrow at the start of our "Changing Gears Ride." We are very excited and look forward to finally getting underway.
Welcome to My Adventure!
My name is Rey Roy and I am setting off on the ultimate cycling challenge: Biking 3,700 miles across the U.S. in 39 days and raising money for 2 charities (see below) along the way... read more
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Boys & Girls Club of America
You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to the charities by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation. The Firstgiving.com web site takes a fee of 7.5% of each online donation which is applied to credit card processing, hosting, security and administrative services.
Ric Edelman serves as a national trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Ric Edelman serves as a national trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Rey’s Ride at a Glance
Dates: June 17-July 25
Distance: 3,700 miles
Length: 39 days
Daily Goal: 70 to 130 Miles
Daily Time on the Road: 5 to 8 hours
Rest Period: 4 days
Highest Peak: 11,312 feet (Monarch Pass)
Distance: 3,700 miles
Length: 39 days
Daily Goal: 70 to 130 Miles
Daily Time on the Road: 5 to 8 hours
Rest Period: 4 days
Highest Peak: 11,312 feet (Monarch Pass)
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13 comments:
Go get 'em Rey!
Counting down the minutes with you, Rey!
We'll be following your progress along the way. WAY TO GO REY!!
Be Safe and Enjoy the Ride!!!
Love and smiles,
Eva
Hey Rey Rey
Keep your eyes on the road and be careful. Enjoy the ride! Brian wishes he were riding along side you. Give our love to Joanie, Megan, Uncle Joe & Deb.
Love ya.
Kris, Brian & Nicholas
We are with you in spirit!
Rey,
I’m a client of Marty Corso’s and read about your wonderful adventure in Ric’s e-mail update, which I received last night. I’m making a donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund in memory of my sweet husband, Jack, a former combat Marine and police detective. Jack was a serious bicyclist before he was stricken with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (compliments of exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam). For years, he used his vacation time riding in state-wide, week-long bike rides, but his dream, when he retired, was to do as you’re doing - - ride his bike across the country. Sadly, he is at rest in Arlington National Cemetery now, but he would be excited for you and pleased that you are honoring his military brothers and sisters in your support of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Please give Jack a few thoughts as you wend your way through a particularly peaceful back road.
Sounds like one heck of an adventure, Rey. And I thought the Bike Ride across Iowa was a long one. I'm donating a small amount to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. They've all given so much for us.
ENJOY THE RIDE AND THE SCENERY ALONG THE WAY!
That's a cool tradition, Rey. When Al and I did the Across England walk a few years ago, the tradition was to pick up a small stone from the North Sea, carry it across the country and deposit it in the Irish Sea when you finish. I picked up 2 stones and kept one - it's on my desk at home and is a great reminder of our trip. But 250 miles doesn't begin to compare to 3,000!
Enjoy each day!
Deb Smith
Have I told you that you're wonderful?
May you and your family be blessed with a safe and wonderful ride. Enjoy the scenery!!
Just checking in.
Kimberly
Hey guys, thinking of you and hoping you are well on your way. Have a safe trip, all of you, and enjoy the ride.
The Zumbrum family
Hey Rey,
Its Deb and the boys how are you doing so far. The boys and I are so excited for you. We cant wait for you to arrive in Maryland and congratulate you on this awesome journey across America. We hope you have a great time and stay safe.
P.S. We are all keeping you in our prayers and hearts.
P.S.S. Don't get too banged up out there and watch for cars (this sentence is by Taylor.)
P.S.S.S hi from Daniel. good luck on your bike trip. give our compliments to Aunty Joanie,Megan, and Uncle Joe.
WE LOVE YOU GUYZ AND WELL KEEP IN TOUCH
THE CHAMPAGNE FAMILY @(^_^)@
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