Lake Frances RV Resort has RV spaces with full hook-ups, cabin camping and beautiful tent sites.  It also has its own village which together we will transform into a Pony Express Way Station, a place where we gather to break bread, laugh, learn, recreate and continue our mission. 

As Pony Express Riders, we have committed ourselves to putting breast cancer into the history books.  You will often hear us say,

photo© P. Harrigan	"We will not give up, be turned back, nor stop riding hard until Breast Cancer is history!"

   We mean it.  But, why not honor our pledges during September, one of the most beautiful weather months in the Sierra-Nevada region which is also one of the most scenic areas in the United States!

   To participate in Pony Express Ride 2007 & ride The Bracelin/Bratcher 1000, one has to make two commitments. A rider commits to becoming a member of the Pony Express Community by registering and lodging on site at the Lake Frances Resort (local riders may opt to stay off-site). For others, there are no other facilities close by.

Additionally, each Pony Express Rider is required to raise and submit in advance a minimum commitment of:
- $1000 as full time individual registrant. Or, a rider can commit to raise a minimum of $1500 in partnership with another rider. Minimum team goals exist too... $2100 dollars for a 3-4 member team. If you team consists of 5 or more members, the minimum goal is an average of $500 per member.  Proceeds from the 2007 event will go to two beneficiaries.

- $250 per riding day on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday: Sept. 18, 19, 20 (to register as a part-time/on campus registrant, email or call WMF, Inc.: 585-768-6054 or wmfginsue@aol.com. Per day registration is $75.00/day and includes tent camping space, two meals, patch, T-shirt, and escorted ride.

- $75.00 for Community Day: Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Ride starts at Lake Frances after breakfast.

Lake Frances Resort is owned and operated by Environmental Alternatives, a 501(c)3 charity that exists to provide foster care services for children all over Northern California.  All proceeds from Lake Frances’ operations go 100% to Environmental Alternatives. Lake Frances is working hard with WMF, Inc. to provide a lodging and meal plan program that is extremely affordable knowing that Pony Express Riders take on most or all of their own expenses to participate.   As a result of their work and efforts on the Riders’ behalf, 25% of the 2007 proceeds will go to Environmental Alternatives to support their foster care services. Whereas 75% of the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc

	Throughout the Pony Express Rides, we stop to pass the medallion. the medallion is made up of four parts. photo© P. Harrigan
One horseshoe honors our survivors; a second horseshoe represents hope for a future free of breast cancer; then there is the ring of memory. In the center of the medallion rests the heart, bearing a relief of a one breasted woman archer aiming for a cure.

photos© P. Harrigan

HERE'S HOW THE RIDES WORK:

- Monday, Sept. 17th, we'll have a riders' workshop regarding how to handle the Twisties.

- NOTE: Regarding all rides, we stop every 100 - 110 miles for fuel.

- Tuesday - Friday: The rides go out per your comfort level:

- Group One: People who want to go fast: No escorts, take the route sheets, pay your own tickets. You are completely on your own. See you at the next stop.

- Group Two: The spirited/no-nonsense group. Those who are very comfortable through the curves at above the suggested speeds for the curves but still like to adhere close to the overall posted speed limits.

- Group Three: Riders who are comfortable in curves but like to ride the curves closer to their suggested speed limits.

- Group Four: Riders who enjoy a more relaxed pace. This group will ride the speed limits on the straight-a-ways and ride the curves at their suggested speeds.

RIDING SCHEDULE FOR TUES, WED, THURS; 9/18,9/19/9/20:
- Breakfast: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

- Riders' Mtg: 8:45 a.m. Daily

- Departures for groups beginning at 9:00 a.m, (except for Friday, Community Day)

COMMUNITY DAY; FRIDAY SEPT. 21:
Friday, September 21, 2007 is our Community Day Ride. This ride involves a much shorter day entailing an 83 mile long route. It starts at Lake Francis Resort and ends at Pony Express Plaza in Old Town Sacramento.

COMMUNITY DAY REGISTRATION: (continue below for more event reg. info)
Applies to those riding on JUST Community Day. Other registrants are covered by their registration and pledges already.

COMMUNITY DAY MINIMUM PLEDGES OR SELF-PLEDGE = $75.00.
- Includes breakfast, a patch and pin.

- Ride is from Lake Francis to Old Town Sacramento.

- Registration 7:30 - 9:30 AM with breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 AM.

- Mandatory Riders' meeting at 9:45 AM.

- Departure at 10:00 AM.


OVERNIGHT + MULTI-DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
** Every morning @ 6:30 AM - 8:15 in the dining area at Lake Francis Resort.
Pre-registered riders receive a tee shirt, a patch, and a pin.

Riders need register only once for two days or more.

**Single day registration - Cost $75.00 - Rider must raise $250.00 or more to participate,
OR join a team to help meet its goals. Includes 1 night campsite or RV site and two meals.

**Two day registration - Cost $150.00 - Rider must raise $500.00 or more to participate. Includes 2 nights ten camping or RV site and two breakfasts plus 2 dinners..

** Three day registration - Cost $225.00. Rider must raise $1000.00 or more to participate
OR join a team to help meet its goals. Includes 3 night tent or RV site, and 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners

**Four or Five day registration - Cost $285.00. Rider must raise $1000.00 or more to participate
OR join a team to help meet its goals. Includes 4/5 night cabin or RV campsite and 4/5
breakfasts and dinners.