Event Information
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Rider Information
All money raised through Ride for the Rescue will go directly to help people in need in our community. For every $100 you raise, 50 meals can be served or 5 shelter nights can be provided. Teams: By collecting $250 in pledges, you are providing 123 meals or 12 shelter nights. Your efforts mean changed lives for those who need our help the most.
- Ride for the Rescue kickoff breakfast: May 7, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Rescue Mission's Recreation Center, 122 Dickerson Street Syracuse, NY 13202.
See 'New in 2010' for more information.
- Packet pickup: July 14, 2010 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Rescue Mission Administration Building, 155 Gifford Street Syracuse, NY 13202.
Come register and/or pickup your ride day gear including rider number, event t-shirt and lunch bracelet.
Participation
In order to ride in the Ride for the Rescue, each participant must:
- Have a properly-fitting bike helmet.
- Have a completed registration form turned in to the registration tent BEFORE the start of the ride.
- Paper registrations must have a signed liability waiver (with parent or guardian’s signature if under 18). Online registrations must confirm the waiver before proceeding.
- Pay the registration fee. (Fee dependent on registration date).
- Turn in all pledge money at pre-ride packet pick-up, Wednesday, July 14 or prior to the start of the ride. (Participants aged 11 and older must have met the minimum fundraising requirement of $100 for each individual or team member).
- Agree to keep Ride for the Rescue an alcohol-free event in respect to the needs of those served by the Rescue Mission.
Contributions
In order to receive a tax receipt from the Rescue Mission, all contributors must provide complete (and legible) name, address and phone number.
*contributions collected without this information will be grouped together on your web page and listed as anonymous.
Parking
- All Grand Cyclist members who have their money turned in by July 14, 2010 will receive a VIP parking pass for the event. Signs will direct you to appropriate parking.
All others will be directed to additional parking (easily within walking or cycling distance from the festivities). This pass should be displayed on your dashboard as you enter the parking lot.
- Volunteers will receive a parking pass prior to event day. You will be directed where to park your vehicle. This pass should be displayed on your dashboard as you enter the parking lot.
Start Times
Each length ride has a specific start time. Leaving at the suggested start time ensures traffic control where necessary. We strongly suggest you start your ride at official start times to ensure safety.
Food
- A complimentary picnic lunch (with vegetarian option) will be available for each registered rider and volunteer. You will pick up your meal ticket at the registration (or volunteer) table when you check in, or on packet pick-up day July 14 from 9am to 7pm. Meal tickets are collected for admission to the lunch. Additional food choices will be available for purchase.
- For all other attendees, lunch will be available for $5.
Commemorative Jersey
Commemorative jerseys are available for purchase at Ride for the Rescue OR one week before the event at the Rescue Mission, 155 Gifford Street, Syracuse. Jerseys cost $75 each.
2010 Ride for the Rescue T-shirts
Each ride participant who registers by June 25, 2010 will be guaranteed a free commemorative Ride for the Rescue T-shirt. T-shirts will be available for pick-up at the registration (or volunteer) table when you check in, or at the pre-event packet pick-up. For participants who register after the above date, t-shirts will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
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RIDE FOR THE RESCUE KICKOFF BREAKFAST
| 5/7/2010 7:30 am - 9:00 am | PACKET PICKUP DAY
| 7/14/2010 9:00 am - 7:00 pm | | Early Registraton Fee: $10 | 2/1/2010 - 5/31/2010 | | Registration Fee: $15 | 6/1/2010 - 7/11/2010 | | Event Day: $25 | 7/12/2010 - 7/17/2010 | | Registration Open | 7/17/2010 6:00 am - 11:00 am | | Breakfast Tent Open | 7/17/2010 6:00 am - 11:00 am | | MVP Health and First Aid Tent Open | 7/17/2010 7:00 am - 3:30 pm | | O'Brien & Gere 62-mile Metric Century Ride | 7/17/2010 7:30 am - 12:30 pm | | 40-Mile Ride | 7/17/2010 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | | 20-Mile Ride | 7/17/2010 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | | Entertainment, inflatables and other activities. | 7/17/2010 10:00 am - 3:30 pm | | 10-Mile Ride | 7/17/2010 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | | Family Fun Ride | 7/17/2010 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | | Wells Fargo Advisors Family Expo | 7/17/2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | | Live Bands | 7/17/2010 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | | Massage Tent open | 7/17/2010 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | | Celebration Central open for lunch | 7/17/2010 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
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Early Registration: $10.00
through May 31
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Registration Fee: $15.00
June 1 - July 11, 2010
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Last Minute Registration Fee: $25.00
July 12 - July 17, 2010
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| | | Participant Level | Grand Cyclists ($1,000.00 + )
Incentive based on money received by Saturday, July 14, 2010 to receive ALL Grand Cyclists benefits.
- Entry into the exclusive Grand Cyclists Club.
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FREE Ride for the Rescue Jersey
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VIP Parking Pass
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Invitation to awards luncheon in August.
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$200 +
Incentive based on money received by Friday, July 23, 2010.
- For every $100 collected in pledges (above the required minimum), your name is entered into drawings for great prizes!
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Top Fundraiser (1 Male and 1 Female)
Incentive based on money received by Friday, July 23, 2010.
- A Ride for the Rescue jersey.
- A Special Prize (TBA).
- Invitation to awards luncheon in August.
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| | | Team Level | Top Fundraising Team
Prize awarded based on money received by Friday, July 23, 2010.
- Plaque to display in organization's lobby or common area.
- Team photo on Ride for the Rescue billbard in April of the following year.
- Invitation for four to awards luncheon in August.
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Team Participation Award -- Most Members
Prize awarded based on number of participants registered by Friday, July 23, 2010.
- Plaque to display in company or organization's lobby or common area.
- Appearance on WSYR NewsChannel 9's holiday telethon to benefit the Rescue Mission, Movie with a Mission, in December.
- Invitation for four to awards luncheon in August.
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Team Name Contest
Prize awarded to the team with the best name as chosen by a panel of Judges.
- Plaque to display in organziation's lobby or common area.
- Invitation for two to awards luncheon in August.
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Team T-shirt Contest
Prize awarded to the team with the "best" T-shirt as voted on by a panel of Judges.
- Plaque to display in organizations' lobby or common area.
- Invitation for two to awards luncheon in August.
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Do you prefer to register by mail? Registration and pledge forms
For more information call Gina Stokes (315)701-3891 or send us an e-mail.
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