Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder! You should have already received your racing bib in the mail. If you haven't, I will pick up your racing bib at the Expo this Friday. (You can not pick up your bib on race day).

You need to forward your race confirmation email to me, if you want me to pick up your bib at the Expo. This is very important!! You won't be able to get into the race corrals or the Footstock party without the bib.

Below is the email I sent out a couple days ago with important bus pick up information and other stuff. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Can't wait for Sunday!!
Nancy
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Hello RAT Packers!
This message summarizes important details about our upcoming Bus Trip To Bay to Breakers next Sunday, May 16, 2010. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.

You should have already received your racing bib! Contact me ASAP if you have not yet received your racing bib in the mail. I will be traveling to S.F. next Friday, May 14., and I can pick up your bib for you. You will not be able to pick up your racing bib before the race.

We will be traveling in a very comfortable motor coach bus with a bathroom (thank goodness!). They have very comfy reclining seats with storage bins above each chair. You can leave your personal items on the bus, and the bus driver will be with the bus the entire day.

Many people dress up in costume for this race, so please feel free to be creative!! It can be a lot more fun if you dress up!

Trip Itinerary:

Here is a link to the bus pick up locations: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&msa=0&msid=109140386372997516469.000485f233109fba647e4&z=10. Click on the Stop Name (on the left side of screen) to get more specific address information. Click on the “+” to focus down to street level to see more specific location detail .

Bus #1
4:00 am - Leave The Running Zone parking lot, 8470 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758
4:30 am – Leave the Park n Ride lot, Power Inn & Folsom
5:00 am – Leave The Fleet Feet parking lot, 615 Second Street, Davis, CA 95616

Bus #2
4:00 am – Leave the Fleet Feet parking lot, 1850 Roseville Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA
4:30 am – Leave the Fleet Feet parking lot, 8125 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA
5:00 am – Leave the Fleet Feet parking lot, 615 Second Street, Davis, CA 95616

1:00 pm: Leave S.F. to return.

Here is a link to a map showing the finish line, after race Footstock party, and bus departure locations: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&msa=0&msid=109140386372997516469.0004695fa01373cfaf104&z=15. Please review and learn the location where the bus will pick us up. Print a copy of the map and bring it with you. The Print button is directly above the map next to the send and link buttons.

Things to bring with you:
1) Your Racing Bib !! Set out your clothes and everything you need for the race the night before, and pin your bib on your shirt!
2) Extra clothes, and a coat or sweater to change into. It might be chilly in S.F. so bring some warm
clothes. We can leave things on the bus, and get on the bus after the race to retrieve our things.
3) Print out the attached finish line map and bring it with you.
4) Bring money for lunch. The Footstock party will provide many food vendors.
5) Bring a cell phone. You can call me if your lost or can’t find your way to the bus!
6) Bring a watch or cell phone so you will know the time.
7) Snacks, coffee, lunch, ice chest, pillows, blanket, ear plugs, etc.
8) Bring a map (or GPS) if your prone to getting lost like me!
9) A camera to capture all our fun memories!
10) Write down my cell phone number [masked]) and carry it with you. I'll have it with me on race day..

The bus will leave S.F. promptly at 1:00 pm. See the map "Bus Departure location for Bay to Breakers in S.F." Don't be late to the bus! Our bus rental charge is based on when we return to Sacramento.

Please call me if you have any questions at [masked], or email me. I'm really excited about our trip to the 99th annual Bay to Breakers race!!

Nancy
RAT Pack Organizer
nancy at nancylancaster.com
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