ride:well pacific

The Pacific Coast tour is a partially-supported trip that takes you 1,800 miles along the Pacific Coast from the beautiful beaches of San Diego, C.A. to the breathtaking shores of the upper North West near Seattle, W.A. To add to the adventure, the team will have limited vehicle support and carry their gear in panniers and on front and rear racks attached to their bicycles. Major cities en route include Los Angeles, San Jose, San Fransisco and Portland. Throughout the tour the team will be stopping at churches and community centers to share the vision of Blood:Water Mission and raise funds and active support for B:WM's clean water and clean blood initiatives in Africa.

Trip Details

Dates: June 2-July 12, 2010

Participants: 17 maximum

Challenge Level: Intermediate - Strenuous but most determined people can do it

Support Level: Partially-Supported Tour - Team members will be expected to carry their gear and personal belongings on their bikes. There will be a support vehicle accompanying the team in case of sickness or injury.

Inclusions: Experienced Leaders, Accommodations, Food, Tour Coordination, Apparel

Exclusions: Travel to and from start/end, bike, personal gear, spending money, support vehicle (this is a self-contained tour)

Lodging: Churches, hotels, camping, host homes

Trip Cost: $3,595, we will provide you with resources to help you fundraise for the tour.

Additional Donation to B:WM: $1,000, we will provide you with resources to help you fundraise for Blood:Water Mission.

Application Due: February 5th, 2010. Apply Now!

Route: The 1,500 mile route starts in San Diego and ends in Seattle. The route takes you through Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland.

Goals

We desire to capitalize on the momentum and interest generated from the R:WT in 2008 & 2009 to raise funds and awareness for B:WM by offering a coastal bicycle tour that will:

• raise $25,000+ for clean water and clean blood initiatives in Africa,
• initiate new community relationships and support from other parts of the United States,
• partner with our African friends to educate individuals and communities in North America about the difficult social and economic issues Africans face on a daily basis,
• provide opportunities for B:WM advocates/supporters to participate in a B:WM campaign,
• increase B:WM sphere of influence, donor base and social network.