TOUR DETAILS:
We ride 395 miles of the beautiful California Coast

WHERE IN SAN FRANCISCO do we start the tour?
We will start in Fort Mason, West of Fisherman's Wharf, at the Park Headquarters at the intersection of MacArthur Ave & Franklin St.
The San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf International Hostel (415-771-7277): http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-HI---San-Francisco,-Fisherman-s-Wharf-060001.en.htm is in Fort Mason, right near the start point. Dorm style rooms at hostels typically run $25-$30 per person per night, with private rooms also available, suitable for couples. The GCFR tour organizers have stayed in hostels and always find them to be an enjoyable, interesting experience as well as comfortable and affordable.
As a major tourist destination, San Francisco has a hotel selection to suit every taste and budget. Whatever your choice, make sure to reserve lodgings well in advance of the tour since this is a Friday night and tourist season is all year round in San Francisco.

The Hostel's private rooms were fully booked for May 1st by mid December, so if not already booked, you should make reservations now if you can to be in the SF Ft. Mason Hostel on Friday evening. One could also stay out of town and drive in to SF in the morning. Drop a one-way car in the city and take a cab, bus or bike to the ride start... Or do a Priceline bid for a room closeby for about $80...

HIGHLIGHTS include:
Multiple support vehicles offering on-the-road snacks, luggage transfers to hotels, and rider support to anyone wishing to shorten their riding day and take a lift in the van. To ensure a first class, comfortable adventure, we have reserved THREE vehicles to support the tour:
1. A 12 passenger van to support riders during the tour, with water, snacks and on-road assistance during the day as well as shuttle service if needed. This will also serve as our Orange County to San Francisco and Santa Barbara to Orange County transit van for those selecting this option. Seating is limited.
2. A cargo van that will handle the bicycle transport for those selecting this option as well as function as our luggage van during the tour.
3. A 7 passenger mini van for additional on-road support during the tour.

Reasonable Mileage Days of 40-50 miles per day. With the exception of Big Sur to San Simeon (68 miles) all offer time to relax and enjoy, getting in early enough to explore the resort town along the way. Winter storms after the fire may make Big Sur an issue; see http://www.surcoast.com/road.html If Highway 1 is closed we may have to run inland in May...

Seven nights of lodging at AAA Rated inns (double occupancy). We overnight in coastal resorts in excellent lodging, most within walking distance of major attractions and restaurants. We will be happy to pair you up with a suitable roommate. Single supplement will run an additional $400.

Continental Breakfasts will be offered every morning. Bagels, cereals, muffins, juices, tea, coffee, bananas and a variety of fruits will be available to get you started in the morning, in addition to the various breakfasts offered by the lodging.

On-the-Road Snacks will be available all day from the support vehicles, including fig bars, bananas, trail mix and Gatorade. And we'll be there to help fix flats and take clothes as it gets warmer each morning. Riders are on their own for lunch and dinner except for teh group dinner at Pismo Beach.

Happy Hour Snacks will be offered each night in the hotel's common areas. We will also discuss the next day's adventure.

Banquet Dinner and Raffle. We'll celebrate in Pismo Beach with a special dinner and raffle prizes. Grand Prize--Guatemala Tour in 2010; a $575 Value

TOUR COST--$795, with $150 fully tax-deductible donation (included)

WHY SO AFFORDABLE? We are volunteering as a way of raising support and involvement in our support of charities in Guatemala. Any & all of the profits we generate will go to our fund raising efforts. We look forward to introducing more folks to the program we are supporting.

TO BENEFIT --Your donation will go to the Light the Way Foundation. Being an all-volunteer organization, and with no marketing costs, 100% of your donation goes directly to the young women's support and well being. See the www.sellin.com/GCFR pages for links and to learn more about the Foundation and our local fund raising efforts. Contact us if you have questions or want to get more involved!