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From: ken@turtlevax.UUCP (Ken Turkowski)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Looking for a LONG tour
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Date: Sat, 13-Apr-85 18:04:37 EST
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Posted: Sat Apr 13 18:04:37 1985
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Organization: CADLINC, Inc. @ Menlo Park, CA
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Summary: Try Bikecentennial

In article <2640001@csd2.UUCP> lanin@csd2.UUCP writes:
>I want to go on an across-the-country or some other very long tour this
>summer. (who? me? run away from reality?) I want to find an organized
>club or group that would make this the kind of trip I want: more about
>meeting people and seeing places than riding 100 mile days.
>
>Anyone out there have suggestions from experience about such a group?
>I am aware of AYH (their Metro New York council) but want to have an
>alternative. I would appreciate mail, or a response if you wish,
>and Thank You.

Try Bikecentennial.  To quote their membership card:

"BIKECENTENNIAL, INC.  is a non-profit, member-supported service
organization for touring bicyclists.  Among its services,
Bikecentennial researches and publishes maps of bicycle touring routes
in many parts of the nation, including the 4,250-mile TransAmerica
Bicycle Trail.  Bikecentennial also strives to educate the public in
bicycle usage and safety, in order to encourage bicycle travel
throughout the country".

	Bikecentennial
	(406) 721-1776
	P.O. Box 8308
	Missoula, MT 59807

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Ken Turkowski @ CADLINC, Menlo Park, CA
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