Everything about the 3Day is done with the safety of the walkers in mind. We don’t leave until daybreak; we have to be back to camp by sundown. Each Pit Stop has medical crew in addition to the medical tent in camp. We have access to more snacks, water and Gatorade than any human can consume.
The San Jose and San Francisco Bike Cops are our constant companions. They provide safety, especially at busy intersections or along paths where the sweep vans can’t reach us. They provide so much more though. This all volunteer crew spends the entire weekend with us, providing music, chatting with the walkers, giving encouragement, checking in with those who might be lagging behind to make sure they’re OK, etc. They wear their pink bandannas, hats, tshirts, even boas and tutus, with great pride. They are as committed to the cause as the walkers are and it’s an honor to have them with us.
There are many members of the crew that serve as security as well. They man the intersections, ride their bikes along the trails with us, and give support, information and most of all enthusiasm and a good laugh or two. We love the security crew and their energy gives us energy and more help than they know.
Then there are the sweep vans. They drive continuous laps on the route and make themselves available in the event that a walker is too tired or in too much pain to make it to the next stop on their own power. These are not ordinary vans; they are decorated with themes as well. They entertain and cheer and make us laugh but most of all, they help to keep the walkers safe.
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