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Overview:
Following hurricane Katrina’s devastating impact on the Gulf Coast in 2005, Bike & Build re-routed Southern U.S. in 2006 to join the ongoing rebuilding effort in the Gulf Coast. The second week of the trip will be spent building in areas that are still in need of hurricane reconstruction. From there the group continues their trek West onto the ranges of Northern Texas, the deserts of the South West and, eventually, the coast of Northern California.
While the name “Southern” is often noted by many potential applicants as red flag for extreme heat and a summer spent in the desert, the route’s alumni look back fondly on their summer. “I’m really glad the trip is named the way it is because it scares off people. It’s like our own little secret for how sweet this route is. Three words: Building in LA! I would say to potential applicants that they should realize they’re biking in the middle of the summer, and it’s going to be hot on every route. Ours really isn’t any worse than other trips,” said one 2008 rider on their end-of-trip evaluation.
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Important 2010 End of Trip Information:
Riders will cross the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco on Monday, August 9th, 2010. Following the wheel dip ceremony, Bike & Build will host a reception and celebration for all the 2010 riders and well wishers. In years past this has been held in Golden Gate National Park. More information about the celebration and a request for volunteers will be sent to enrolled riders in the coming months. Riders will have accommodations provided for them the night of August 9th and August 10th, and are asked to make their own arrangements starting at noon on August 11th.
Route:
After a Build Day in Atlantic Beach with Beaches Habitat for Humanity, riders will leave the Atlantic Coast of Florida behind them as they head to Jacksonville. Mississippi will be beneath their tires for one day before they cross into Louisiana. Following a week of building and a day off in New Orleans, the group will set their sights on the Wild Wild West, traversing the Texas panhandle and climbing into the mountains of New Mexico. After enjoying a day off in the northern rim of the Grand Canyon, the deserts of Nevada await. Next is majestic Northern California with its rolling hills and scenic vineyards before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and arriving in San Francisco!
Beneficiaries:
A portion of the proceeds from this trip will go to benefit the Atlantic Beach Habitat for Humanity chapter in Atlantic Beach, Florida. They will use the money to fund builds during the 2010-2011 year. The remainder of the fundraising will be pooled into Bike & Build’s competitive grant program.
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