OK now that I've got some attention.  First of all, my heart and soul goes out to the runners in Boston and more importantly the spectators that took the brunt of this brutality.  Like 911, we will not forget, we will not allow this to dominate our lives and we stand behind you.

Now on to happier subjects, I have been working on the routing, loading some Google .KML files into Topofusion and wow, this will be awesome.  When I look at the overhead images of what we plan on doing it looks AWESOME!

The colors are based on Mountain Bike and Multi Use options along the route.  The route is portions of many of the trail systems that surround the Bay Area, these are EPIC trails as well as some fire roads and some connector trails to connect each system along the San Francisco Bay Ridge.  The gaps on the pictured route are the challenge for me and Robert logistically, we need to create those connections as well as consider overnights and restocking areas.

Robert is well versed in overnights bike packing as well as carrying large amounts of gear like, stoves, water purifiers, sleeping gear etc..  I have done a bit of bike packing but I'm no expert, in fact my bike bags are made by me, if I were smart I'd buy one of the cool guy bags from Revelate or Porcelain Rocket.  Our charity portion is yet to be determined but please stay engaged, any penny we get will go 100% to a great place.

Tom has undergone some recent Radiation therapy and will follow up with more Chemo.  Afterwards, as much as I'd like to see him on the trail, we will find out where he is in his treatment.  Send him some love at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bubbatommyraybryan no cost, just tell him to eat damnit!!  LOL

Alright more to come guys, oh and if you get a chance to see the Banff Film Festival, DO NOT MISS ERNEST!!!

Serge