ALC 5 has started!

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Todays ride was from King City to Paso Robles. 77.2 miles and includes Quadbuster.

The first few miles out of King City are extremely bumpy, bring a spare FS mountain bike just for those few miles. JK.

John was delayed out of camp because he debated stayed while a friend worked out knee problems then went. Such a great guy.

The little town of Bradley holds a fundraiser for their kids each year (ride through towns where these are the most people they see all year). It was 95 degrees in the shade so riders tried to find spots to eat in the shade.

The route also stops at Mission San Miguel. The priest there puts (pardon me I'm Jewish and not sure of these things) cloth on the altar, riders sign and dedicate their ride. This is used at Mass later in the week.

http://aidslifecycle.typepad.com/photos/day_two/j1.html

Even with the late start and long lunch at Bradley to cool down John arrived in time for his tradition....root beer float at 21'st st drive in

tomorrow, Paso Robles to Santa Maria. John says he's sunburnt but not dehydrated.

I got a call from ACG and she gave me her tent address, so I sent a message through the online "send a message to a rider" to liksani and Shadon. Hopefully those 3 will meet up.

And anyone who wants to post a message for any rider can go here: http://experience.aidslifecycle.org/2006/support/

If you're checking the pictures of the ride today...think pink!! The Velogirls are riding out in their jerseys today, watch for them.