Our AIDS/LifeCycle adventure begins as we ride out of the Cow Palace grounds in San Francisco immediately following Opening Ceremonies. The route on Day One offers some of the best scenery and cycling roads that San Mateo County has to offer. The stunning coastal views from hilltops to the ocean are truly Northern California at its best! Tailwinds prevail as we pedal along scenic CA Hwy 1 on our way to Harvey West Park in the City of Santa Cruz. Highlight of the day: The lunch stop on Day One offers a spectacular and breathtaking view of the ocean.
Day One offered three very moving experiences for me last year: The opening ceremonies, the crowds along the streets with memorials to family and friends lost to AIDS, and the beautiful views along the Pacific (pictured above).
In closing, since it's Sunday AND the first day of the ride, allow me to offer a prayer for all of the cyclists, roadies, and support staff on the ride!
O God, our heavenly father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those of us who cycle across your creation; surround us with your loving care; permit us to safely enjoy the sights and sounds as we travel; protect us and those with whom we share the road from every danger; and bring us safely to our journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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