RIDE/​WALK Anywhere

RIDE Day Details

Gear up - RIDE Day is September 30, 2017!

Start/Finish

• The RIDE Anywhere program is for use by teams who are located an hour or more away from an official RIDE site.

• Check our list of locations at rideforrefuge.org/locations

Times

9am - Ride or Walk begins

(Bring your own granola bars for rest stops along the way)

10:30 am - take your team out for brunch to celebrate!

Registration

• All participants must register online to ensure the online waiver form is accepted during the online registration process.

Fundraising

• Funds should be raised online

• Cash donations can be received and paid in full online through the Enter $$ or Cheques tab in our Fundraising Portal

• Cheques may be mailed with a completed Donation Form and the participant name on the memo line to:

Ride for Refuge

260-659 King Street East

Kitchener, Ontario

N2G 2M4

T-Shirts

• Everyone loves our groovy, long-sleeved RIDE t-shirts. To ensure you receive yours, raise $150 by September 15 and we will mail it to your team captain.

• For those who reach $150 between September 12 and September 30th, we'll mail a t-shirt to your team captain for you in early October.

Route Details

Routes

• Team Captains are responsible for selecting safe routes.

• The website MapMyRide is a great tool to help you plan and map your routes. Visit http://www.mapmyride.com

• We strongly encourage team captains to cycle or drive the route before RIDE Day to ensure all roads are open and safe. Generally speaking, you should select a clockwise direction for safer right-hand turns, controlled access intersections and roads with bike lanes and slower speeds.

Safety

Team captains are responsible for ensuring all riders:

• Have registered online and have accepted the online waiver

• Follow the rules of the road

• Ride in single file

• Wear a helmet

• Confirm that at least one member has a cell phone for emergency contact

What to Bring

• a helmet (mandatory for all riders)

• your bike (or walking shoes!)

• warm layers with moisture repelling clothing if cold or windy

• water bottle - filled with icy cold water

• a cell phone for emergencies

• extra food or snacks

• a passion for the charity you're riding or walking for

Late September can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. Be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.