2 x 25-Mile Bike Ride and Campout

Date: Saturday – Suncay, August 22-23 (with one-day options)
Meet: Saturday 8:30AM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Pickup: Sunday ~5:00PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride (Scouts will call if arrival time differs)
Options: Participants have the option of riding either or both days, and attending or skipping the overnight campout. (Separate transportation required.)
Cost: $50 includes campground, SAG support, lunch on both days and breakfast on Sunday
Attire: Troop 805 Cycling Jersey (or other brightly colored jersey)
Prerequisites: Must have participated in at least 3 rides totaling 50 miles, including one 25-mile ride.
Required: Permission slip, ABC bike check

Bring:
– Properly fitted helmet, cage-mounted water bottles or hydropack, brightly colored jersey, spare tube and patch kit, sunglasses, cycling gloves, sunscreen, 3 energy bars;
– Minimal camp gear (10 essentials, evening clothes, mess kit, sleeping bag and pad) preferably in a duffel bag;
– Patrols will plan and cook Saturday dinner;
– All bikes must pass inspection at Troop meeting on August 18.
– Email Mr. Gary by July 28 to select outing “options” noted above.

A two-day bike ride (25 miles each day) from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz via Highway 1, and campout at Costanoa Resort/Campgrounds near Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero.

Note: We will need adult drivers and support for this fantastic outing! Adult non-leaders are welcome to ride with us.

Important Dates:
07/28 (Tue) 7:00pm – Email Mr Gary to select outing “options” noted above
08/04 (Tue) 7:00pm – Permission slip due at Troop Meeting
08/18 (Tue) 7:00pm – Bike check at Troop Meeting
08/22 (Sat) 8:30am – Depart Sycamore Park & Ride
08/23 (Sun) 5:00pm – Pick up at Sycamore Park & Ride

Contact Mr Gary (925-518-9896) for questions.

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