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#101, 10425 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW

The pleasant 2.5 km recreational walk is on level ground on residential sidewalks. The route can be repeated for a 5 km walk.

The 10 km bike route is an easy recreational ride on level ground on service roads, residential streets, bike paths, and low traffic streets. Busy streets are crossed at controlled crossings with assistance by volunteer Route Marshals to ensure safety. The route can be repeated for a 20 km ride.

Participants are guided along the routes by directional signage and volunteer Route Marshals. All route distances are approximate.

Local Details

Parking

On event day, free parking is available for Ride for Refuge participants in the parking lots on both sides of the site location - at the Church, Dental Office, and the 3 NAIT buildings. We have a sturdy, low metal fence available for bicycle lock-up, if needed.

Rest Stop

The halfway rest stop for the bicycle route will be at the site start/stop location.

Post-Event Meal

The light meal consists of BBQ halal meat burgers and veggie burgers, with the option of gluten free or regular buns, along with lettuce and tomato slices. Homemade veggie samosas and traditional Oromo/Ethiopian cookies/sweets will also be provided.

Schedule

• 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome

• 4:00 pm: Move Send-off

• 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 6:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

Route Details

• Route Distances: We have great routes where you can walk 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km.

• Rest Stops: The rest stop will have yummy snacks and drinks.

• Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold orange RIDE signs.

• Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.

• Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

• No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at Ride for Refuge except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-in

• All participants check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

• T-shirts! Fundraising participants who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a RIDE shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.

• There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge, but most participants raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.

Waivers

All participants should register online.

• Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.

• Youth/Children: under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

• An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.

• You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.

• Waivers will be available at check-in on RIDE Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

• A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)

• Your bike and helmet or walking shoes

• Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• Your own water bottle

• Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing. Early October weather can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. So be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.

• A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Handling Money

• Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the RIDE Head Office.

• Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Ride for Refuge with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to RIDE Head Office along with your completed pledge form.

• Cash: You have 2 options:

• 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...

• 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Ride for Refuge”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the RIDE Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.