RFTW XXXII 2022 RC Newsletter
Greetings from the Battle Born State,
“So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. “ An appropriate quote from Willy Wonka. It seems like over the last 3 years many plans we made, have had to change, some more that once. If only I had a “Golden Ticket”
Adapt and Overcome.
Something we all do it in our everyday lives. We have over 100 people on each Route, many that are behind the scenes, making things happen for us. Every stop along the way gets scrutinized and planned for foreseeable conditions. Will it be perfect? Probably not. Will it be Meaningful, Spiritual, Patriotic, Challenging, Welcoming, Memorable with maybe a little Fun? Absolutely!
We all need to Be Prepared.
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, Hydrate! (x3). Get your bike serviced by a conscientious mechanic. Make sure that lights work, everything attached is tight. Pack smartly, lay everything you want to take before you pack a single thing. It won’t all fit. You will have to separate the needs from the wants. For example, I have 17 pairs of riding gloves. I bring 4, for Warm, Cold, Wet and Cool. I think you get the idea.
Biographies aka Bios.
Our CA State Coordinators are putting together binders of Bios for ALL Riders. This is your chance to share with everyone who reads them, who you are and what you are about. Additionally, such things as: Why you came on Run For The Wall and continue to, Are you riding to honor someone. Include some pictures as long as it all fits on 1 sheet of 8-1/2×11. Carol and Shirley’s email addresses are listed on the SR Hub Contacts.
FNG Flag Relay.
If you are an FNG on Southern Route, be sure to contact Rod Runyon, our Memorial Outreach Coordinator, about signing up for the FNG Flag Relay and be a part of carrying a special American Flag from LA to DC.
More topics next week…………….
