About Feeding Windsor
This fundraiser will allow us to expand programming related to food security in our community. Whether your in need of a free meal or the opportunity to stretch your grocery dollar and have better food choices, we will have programming for you. We deliver free community meals in various neighbourhoods across our city. As well as, meal plans in social housing projects where people can make the decision to buy a membership for $20/month to get 20 hot nutritious meals. Also, a food club and pet food bank are also open. This is a multi-tiered approach to help for those that need our support in the community.
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 5, 2019!
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling and walking fundraising event. Team Captains select their charity of choice when they start their team.
Start
New Song Church
999 Drouillard Rd
Windsor, ON
N8Y 2P6
Times
Here's the schedule for the RIDE:
- 8:00am - Registration opens
- 8:45am - Opening Ceremonies
- 9:00am - Send-off! (All distances)
- 10:00am - Registration closes
- 10:00am - Lunch service begins
- 2:00pm - Lunch service ends
Yummy Food on RIDE Day
- There will be snacks at rest stops, and lunch will be available for participants when they return from their ride or walk.
- We are not able to accommodate food sensitivities/allergies. If you have a dietary restriction, bring along some extra food/snacks.
Registration
All riders, walkers, and volunteers must:
- Wear their event wristband once registered
- Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Fundraising Minimums + Registration Fees:
- Children 0-10: Free to participate (but you’ll have to fundraise $75 to earn a t-shirt)
- Youth 11-17: Fundraise $75 or more to earn your RIDE t-shirt or pay the $25 registration fee
- Adults 18+: Fundraise $150 or more to earn the RIDE t-shirt or pay the $25 registration fee
- Note: The registration fee increases to $40 on Monday, September 30th.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
RIDE T-Shirts
RIDE T-shirts are available on event day (while supplies last) and are available in sizes Youth S to Adult 3XL.
Route Details
Biking: 10 km, 25km, 50km | Walking: 5km
- We'll publish route maps at the bottom of the page once they're ready.
- Rest stops are available on all routes.
- Route marshals, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.
- All participants 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Joggers are permitted on the walking route, but must head to the front of the group.
What to Bring
- Cheques made out to Ride for Refuge and cash donations
- A completed Pledge Form or My Results Form if you’re bringing cash or cheques
- You're 17 years and under, or
- You didn’t sign up online before event day
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- A helmet is mandatory for all riders
- Extra food or snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your bike or walking shoes
- Your own water bottle, filled with icy cold water
- A passion for the charity you're riding or walking for
- Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing in case it's cold or windy. 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!