Fundraising: Look for any USMC cyclists

[RMBootneck]

First up, a big hello to our brothers across the pond!


I'm a British Royal Marine currently working on a plan to raise funds for injured Marines.


The basic breakdown is this: Next summer I want to cycle across the US following a similar route to the Race Across America event.

I'll be raising funds for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund who help look after injured Marines and their families (amongst other things).


Here's where I'd like one of you lads to come in. Next year is the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines and I think it would be great to do this ride with a member of the USMC, each of us raising funds for our charity of choice.


I'm not a professional cyclist by any means - I've only started road cycling last year so you don't need a Tour de France level of cycling ability. The average distance we'd be looking to cover per day is around 120 miles (depending on terrain and weather).


Now logistically I know this is a fairly large endeavor and I'm still working out the plan (routes, itineraries, kit, transport etc) but wanted to gauge the level of interest.

I've contacted the RMCTF who are very keen on the idea and I've just sent an email to the Wounded Warrior Project who I have heard do some outstanding work over in the US.

The US charity would very much be the choice of the USMC rider as I'd consider it their decision but the WWP is a suggestion.

If anyone in particular would be keen on this or knows anyone who is please don't hesitate to give me a shout.

Cheers for your time.


Per Mare, Per Terram

[Rocky C]

What a Great idea and cause.

Huge undertaking but I will do my best for you to help get the word out.

Best of luck.

[RMBootneck]

I've sorted out a draft of the route. It follows the 2013 RAAM route, each leg is roughly 100 miles so the ride will take in total around a month.

Marines Cycle Across America - Route


Day 1 - Oceanside, CA to Ocotillo, CA
Mile 0 to mile 107
Distance: 107 miles
Day 2 – Ocotillo, CA to Blythe, CA
Mile 107 to mile 235
Distance: 128 miles
Day 3 – Blythe, CA to Salome, AZ
Mile 235 to mile 342
Distance: 107 miles
Day 4 – Salome, AZ to Prescott AZ
Mile 342 to mile 439
Distance: 97 miles
Day 5 – Prescott, AZ to Sedona, AZ
Mile 439 to mile 500
Distance: 61 miles
Day 6 – Sedona, AZ to Tuba City, AZ
Mile 500 to mile 609
Distance: 109 miles
Day 7 – Tuba City, AZ to Mexican Hat, UT
Mile 609 to mile 725
Distance: 116 miles
Day 8 – Mexican Hat, UT to Cortez, CO
Mile 725 to mile 813
Distance: 88 miles
Day 9 – Cortez, CO to Pagosa Springs, CO
Mile 813 to mile 917
Distance: 104
Day 10 – Pagosa Springs, CO to Alamosa, CO
Mile 917 to mile 1007
Distance: 90 miles
Day 11 – Alamosa, CO to Trinidad, CO
Mile 1007 to mile 1132
Distance: 125 miles
Day 12 – Trinidad, CO to Pritchett, CO
Mile 1132 to mile 1233
Distance: 101 miles
Day 13 – Pritchett, CO to Johnson City, KS
Mile 1233 to mile 1304
Distance: 71 miles
Day 14 – Johnson City, KS to Dodge City, KS
Mile 1304 to mile 1405
Distance: 101 miles
Day 15 – Dodge City, KS to Kingman, KS
Mile 1405 to mile 1507
Distance: 102
Day 16 – Kingman, KS to Eureka, KS
Mile 1507 to mile 1618
Distance: 111 miles
Day 17 – Eureka, KS to Fort Scott, KS
Mile 1618 to mile 1709
Distance: 91 miles
Day 18 – Fort Scott, KS to Macks Creek, MO
Mile 1709 to mile 1811
Distance: 102 miles
Day 19 – Macks Creek, MO to Mokane, MO
Mile 1811 to mile 1903
Distance: 92 miles
Day 20 – Mokane, MO to St Charles, MO
Mile 1903 to mile 2009
Distance: 106 miles
Day 21 – St Charles, MO to St Elmo, IL
Mile 2009 to mile 2107
Distance: 98 miles
Day 22 – St Elmo, IL to Sullivan, IN
Mile 2107 to mile 2200
Distance: 93 miles
Day 23 – Sullivan, IN to Columbus, IN
Mile 2200 to mile 2302
Distance: 102 miles
Day 24 – Columbus, IN to Middletown, OH
Mile 2302 to mile 2400
Distance: 98 miles
Day 25 – Middletown, OH to Londonderry, OH
Mile 2400 to mile 2498
Distance: 98 miles
Day 26 – Londonderry, OH to Ellenboro, WV
Mile 2498 to mile 2614
Distance: 116 miles
Day 27 – Ellenboro, WV to Aurora, WV
Mile 2614 to mile 2710
Distance: 96 miles
Day 28 – Aurora, WV to Hancock, MD
Mile 2710 to mile 2813
Distance: 103 miles
Day 29 – Hancock, MD to Hanover, PA
Mile 2813 to mile 2900
Distance: 87 miles
Day 30 – Hanover, PA to Annapolis, MD
Mile 2900 to mile 2994
Distance: 94 miles
Total distance: 2994 miles (if I don't get lost).
There's no way I'm not doing 6 miles to round that off at the end!

[irpat54]

man that sounds great and Cheers back to ya Brother, I would love to do it, but my body, now, says "it isn't happening",,,lol,,, but i hope you get someone to go with you,,

It's the old thing,, the spirit is young but the body is old..

[RMBootneck]

man that sounds great and Cheers back to ya Brother, I would love to do it, but my body, now, says "it isn't happening",,,lol,,, but i hope you get someone to go with you,,

It's the old thing,, the spirit is young but the body is old..

Cheers for that mate, the search continues. I have had some interest and getting some contacts sorted out over this side with people who have been on exchanges so I've no doubt someone will come up.

As an aside - has anyone had anything to do with the Semper Fi Fund? They look like a good charity to raise funds for but just wondering if anyone has any experience with them.

http://semperfifund.org/

[Rocky C]

This forum is a partner with the Semper Fi Fund.
It is at the top of the page along with others.

[Eric Hood]

RMBootneck! My friend is a veteran's affairs counselor. I will pass this on to him.
Semper Fi,
Eric