How to raise money for a charity through a bike ride?
I’m planning a bike tour that follows the Oregon Trail from west to east. I want to make it a charity ride. What are the steps to pull this off?
I’m thinking a walk-a-thon type thing where people can sponsor me per mile or for the whole trip.
To start your own charity bike ride, first identify which charity you wish to raise money for and contact them to share your idea. Their support and verification of your efforts is an absolute. They will probably be happy to take your money. Now, focus on the logistics of the actual ride. How far are you riding? Will your ride involve overnight stays? If so, where and how (motel, camp, etc.)? Do you have someone who can drive sag support for you? Do they allow vehicles on the Oregon Trail where you are riding? What are the conditions of the Oregon Trail you are riding on? What time of year will you ride and what weather conditions can you expect? Will you be riding alone or with friends? Next step is to train, based on answers to the preceding questions. Remember to keep it fun. This will be an experience you will cherish the rest of your life. Having written all this, have you considered signing up with one of the organized charity rides in your area? There probably are a number of rides with all the logistic concerns taken care of. You will get positive energy and encouragement from the other riders. And your ride will benefit whatever organization you are riding for. There is safety in numbers.
To start your own charity bike ride, first identify which charity you wish to raise money for and contact them to share your idea. Their support and verification of your efforts is an absolute. They will probably be happy to take your money. Now, focus on the logistics of the actual ride. How far are you riding? Will your ride involve overnight stays? If so, where and how (motel, camp, etc.)? Do you have someone who can drive sag support for you? Do they allow vehicles on the Oregon Trail where you are riding? What are the conditions of the Oregon Trail you are riding on? What time of year will you ride and what weather conditions can you expect? Will you be riding alone or with friends? Next step is to train, based on answers to the preceding questions. Remember to keep it fun. This will be an experience you will cherish the rest of your life. Having written all this, have you considered signing up with one of the organized charity rides in your area? There probably are a number of rides with all the logistic concerns taken care of. You will get positive energy and encouragement from the other riders. And your ride will benefit whatever organization you are riding for. There is safety in numbers.
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Rode my own fund raising century ride 23 years ago and was able to develop this into an organized ride for the following two years. Recent participant in the American Diabetes Association "Tour de Cure".
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