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Pedals for Africa: Anchorage to Valdez to Anchorage—7 day ride

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Anchorage to Valdez to Anchorage—7 day ride

Would you like to do something amazing? You could embark on an Alaskan adventure and be helping school children in Malawi and Ethiopia at the same time. By participating in a 7 day bike ride through Alaska, you can make a difference. This ride has all that Alaska has to offer; beautiful mountains, glaciers, wildlife, and of course great adventure.

VALDEZ RIDE 2010 FACTS


START DATE: July 17, 2010

FINISH DATE: July 23, 2010

NUMBER OF DAYS: 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS RIDING: 6

TOTAL NUMBER OF REST DAYS: 1

MILES: 365

NUMBER OF RIDERS: 10

REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00

MINIMUM FUNDRAISING AMOUNT: $1600.00

REGISTRATION CLOSES: May 1, 2010

To register contact April @ 907-306-6526
april@pedalsforafrica.com

Minimum amount needed to raise: $1600.00 (this covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodations, a ferry ride from Valdez to Whittier, and many bikes to schools and healthcare facilities in Africa that need them!!!) -PLUS- $50.00 non-refundable registration fee


Miles: Approximately 365 miles. Average miles per day will be 52 with one 84 mile day. There will be one rest day in Valdez after the 84 mile day. A support vehicle will be available.

Accommodations & Meals: 1 night at a private residence, 2 nights in a school, and 3 nights in “Alaska” style lodges. Breakfast, lunch, and 6 dinners will be provided. Bikers will be responsible for all drinks, desserts, and all meals on the rest day as well as any extra activities.

July 16, 2010 arrive in Anchorage and assemble bikes.

Day 1: Anchorage to Knik River Lodge (63 miles). Spend the remainder of the day at Knik River Lodge relaxing or participating in the many activities available including a jetboat ride down the Knik River or aerial glacier viewing. A delicious dinner and breakfast will be served in a yurt.

Day 2: Knik River Lodge to Sheep Mountain Lodge (64 miles). Spend the rest of the day relaxing, hiking, taking a tour of the glaciers, or soaking in the hot tub. Dinner will be at the Lodge.

Day 3: Sheep Mountain Lodge to Tolsona Lake Resort (56.5 miles). Spend the rest of the day relaxing, hiking, or fishing, or enjoy the sauna and hot tub at their spa. Dinner will be at the Lodge.

Day 4: Tolsona Lake Resort to Tonsina River Lodge (54 miles). Spend the rest of the day relaxing in their Russian sauna, soaking in the hot tub, or schedule a massage. There is also fishing, aerial sightseeing, and hiking. Dinner will be at the Lodge. Russian food is their specialty.


Day 5: Tonsina River Lodge to Valdez (84 miles). Lodging will be at the Valdez Junior High School.

Day 6: A rest day in Valdez. There are many activities available from hiking to kayaking and many more.

Day 7: Board the ferry in Valdez to Whittier. Bike from Whittier to Anchorage (60 miles). The trip ends at April’s house.