http://www.globalafc.org Changing the World Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:33:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today's entry comes from Jackie, and comes after a few days of skirting forest fires, finding accomodation day by day, and what seems like one crisis after another. And the riders, this amazing, incredible team, remains in high spirits despite it all! On a very sad note, Sean had to head ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/paso-robles/ From Laura - 2008 rider We woke up this morning, left Freewheelin’ Farm and rode into the city of Santa Cruz. Some of us stopped to get coffee, others went to the Boardwalk in hopes of catching a ride on the roller coaster only to find out that it ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/freeways-and-forest-fires/ From Bronwyn - 2008 Rider ~~~ So the big city is behind us and it has been a long day despite the fact that it was 'only a 30 mile day....' and we woke up at...10am. Many of us were tired from a pumping house party at Jess' but the sleep-in was ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/oh-how-i-wish-i-brought-my-mountain-bike/ This blog didn't get posted at the time either for some reason! Give it a read for the stry coming out of Arcata, in Norther California :) Written by Vera, 2008 rider After plans to rearrange an off day (in favor of spending an extra day in Arcata) fell through; the team rumbled ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/catch-up-blog-arcata-and-avenue-of-giants/ This blog didn't get posted a couple weeks ago, check it out!! Thanks Ben :) Written by Ben Amundson, 2008 rider I think we all would have been disappointed to hear that no one spotted an Elk after such a bold name. However, in her early morning escapades Vera was able to spot a ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/catch-up-blog-elk-prairie-campground-to-arcata/ So here I am with the team in San Fran! Last time I saw all of these amazing people in person was Seattle, and it only really strikes me now how FAR from here that is by bicycle. The group had a pretty epic ride int the city, over 80 miles ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/san-francisco/ Riding Leggett Hill After several attempts made by our heroic ride coordinators, I was finally awoken by the frigid air of an empty tent once filled with six anxious riders. I let out a grunt of confusion and frustration at the ungodly hour everyone was awaken. Nervous voices plagued the ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/death-mountain/ http://www.globalafc.org/blog/random-video-bronwyn-interviewed-on-day-2/ It’s Day 17 of Riding to Break the Cycle 2008, and we’ve entered Northern California. Here are a few pictures from the last week of riding.Sand dunes in Oregon Emma in a Dryer Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach Jess and Bikes in a Store My (Alain) bike and Natalie’s Eating lunch on the Oregon Coast ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/california-pt-2/ Hello to all the loyal readers of Riding to Break the Cycle 2008! We know the blog has been a bit quiet lately, and honestly it’s just a combination of a lot of camping lately (no internet), and the rigours of daily riding and group activities not leaving a lot ... http://www.globalafc.org/blog/a-morning-on-the-ride/