| 2009 Rodman
Ride for Kids |
| Team Hampshire County |
| Thank you for your interest in the Rodman Ride
for Kids. We hope you'll join Team Hampshire County
on September 26, 2009 to ride on behalf of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County. |
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Team
Hampshire County at the 2007 Rodman Ride for Kids. |
Whether you are a serious bicyclist or a weekend peddler, join Team Hampshire County and enjoy a 25, 50, or 100 mile ride for a great cause. The Rodman Ride for kids takes place on a beautiful, interesting course in Foxboro. All of the expenses associated with this event are underwritten by the Rodman Ride, so when you ask your sponsors to pledge you for the ride, you can be satisfied that 100% of their donation goes directly to BBBS of Hampshire County. In addition, the Rodman Ride will match these gifts with an additional 10%! Each rider gets a t-shirt and water bottle, and everyone gets a free BBQ at the end.
To sign up to ride, go to www.ride.kintera.org. Click on "Join a Team" and find Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County.
Not into bicycling? Don't miss this opportunity to support Team Hampshire County! You can make a quick and easy gift online using a credit or debit card at www.ride.kintera.org. Just click on "Donate to a Team".
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Frequently
Asked Questions |
| Jump To Ride Day FAQ |
| Q: Do I have to be an experienced rider to
participate? |
| A: No. Anyone who knows how to ride a
bike can do it! The Ride for Kids is not a race. It is a fun
bike tour which loops through flat, scenic back roads of Southeastern
Mass. Bike mechanics, courtesy vans en route, medical and
emergency services, and fully equipped Water Stops make this
event an excellent choice for both the novice and experienced
rider. We recommend some level of physical preparation or
training. |
| Q: How long is the Ride? |
| A: You can register to ride 25, 50 or
100 miles. Choose the distance that best suits you. And you
don't need to worry about racing back- the barbecue doesn't
end until after the last rider finishes! |
| Q: What time does the Ride start? |
| A: The start time depends on the distance
you choose to ride. The 100-mile ride starts at 7 a.m, the
50-mile ride starts at 9 a.m., 25-mile ride starts at 10:30
a.m. Riders depart in waves, beginning at their start times. |
| Q: Where is the Ride? |
| A: The Ride begins and ends at the Rodman
Health and Fitness Center on Route One in Foxboro. Take I-90E
to 495S to exit # 14A, Route 1. Riders have use of the Fitness
Center's lockers, showers, saunas and other facilities on
the day of the Ride. |
| Q: How much money must I raise to participate? |
| A: Each rider must raise
a MINIMUM of $300. Many of our team mates raise more, some raise more than $1000. We hope you will accept the challenge to help
us raise as much money as possible to support children in Hampshire County. |
| Q: How do I reach my fundraising goal? |
| A: Ask friends, neighbors, and co-workers
to sponsor your ride. The more you ask, the more you raise
to support children and families in our community. Check our
website for helpful hints including a sample letter to mail
or email. Visit www.bbbshampshirecounty.org.
Have a house party to help you fundraise. BBBSHC is happy
to help! You invite the people and provide some snacks, we'll
provide a brief program about the Rodman Ride for Kids and
how it supports Big Brothers Big Sisters. |
| Q: How do I register? |
| A: Once again, to sign up to ride, go to www.ride.kintera.org. Click on "Join a Team" and find Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County. If you wish not to register onlin, you can call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County directly at (413) 253-2591. |
| Q: What do I do with the money I collect? |
| A: Please mail all collected pledges
to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, Bangs Community
Center, Amherst, MA 01002. All money must be received by the
Big Brothers Big Sisters office by November 15, 2009. Checks
should be made payable to Ride/BBBSHC. |
| For any additional information, questions,
or concerns, please call (413) 253-2591. |
| Ride
Day FAQ Top |
| What You Will Need to Bring: |
- a helmet;
- your Team Hampshire County T-Shirt, which you will receive
before the day of the Ride;
- a change of clothes for when you finish the Ride;
- a copy of your totaled pledge sheet. Make a copy of
your pledge sheet to keep. You may still have outstanding
pledges to collect, or you may want to write thank you
notes.
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| Parking: |
- Parking will be directed on the day of the event.
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| When You Check in (BY LAST NAME) |
- You will turn in your pledge sheet. Please remember
all collected money should be given directly to Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Hampshire County. Please do not turn money
in at Rider Check-In.
- You will be asked to sign a waiver.
- You will receive your ride number.
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| When You Finish: |
- Remember to check in at the finish line in order to
receive your Ride for Kids "goody bag" which
will include your Ride for Kids T-shirt and fun giveaways!
- Take a refreshing shower at the Rodman Health &
Fitness Center. Enjoy a delicious barbecue, a fantastic
raffle offering lots of great prizes, music and entertainment.
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