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The relatively gentle elevation
map for Day Two brought a smile to many Cyclists'
faces after the grueling climbs of Day One! The
route led past fields of artichokes, a shop on
the side of the road called the Thistle Hut, and
the twin smokestacks of Moss Landing. Near the
city of Marina, the route took them into rare
and beautiful territory -- a dedicated bike path.
The first Cyclist  arrived
at camp at 11:38am. He is a Poz Pedaler and wants
to let everyone know that he receives medical
care at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and
wanted to extend his thanks to everyone there
for the care and support that allows him to live
a healthy poz life!
Day Two of AIDS/LifeCycle was
dedicated to the memory
of Tom Gilder, Cyclist #4735 in AIDS/LifeCycle.
-- Jeff Brock
Webmaster, AIDS/LifeCycle
(reporting from the Kinko's in Salinas)
& Joe Fera
Check out the Day
Two photos!
Located in the heart of California's
Salinas Valley, the City of Greenfield is located
between the Gabilan mountain range to the east
and the Santa Lucia range to the west. It is centered
in one of the most productive agricultural areas
in the world. The area often has been coined as
the "Salad Bowl of the World." Over $2 billion
worth of fruits and vegetables are produced and
shipped annually in the United States and abroad.
Local tourism is increasing as more people are
attracted to the area, which is also known as
the center of "Steinbeck Country."
The area is also known as a
premier wine grape growing region due to the rich
soil and desirable climate. Vineyards, wineries
and wine tasting rooms continue to expand throughout
the region.
Greenfield was the creation
of the Clark Colony Water Company, which built
a network of irrigation canals and filled them
with water from the nearby Arroyo Seco River.
The city's population is 12,581.
-- Joe Fera
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