Registration And Communication

Communication with participants is an important part of organizing a successful fundraising ride. From registration confirmation letters to post-ride surveys and wrap-up reports - find samples of these important communication tools.

 

Table of Contents

  1. General Fundraising Guide
  2. Mail in Registration Samples
  3. Online Registration Samples
  4. Rider Information
  5. Post Ride Surveys
  6. Waiver Samples

General Fundraising Guide

Guide to Fundraising Rides (Alliance for Biking & Walking)
alliance-for-biking-and-walking-logoThis 2009 document from the Alliance for Biking & Walking provides resources for organizing and planning fundraising rides that benefit bicycling. 

Guide to Fundraising Rides (Alliance, PDF)

 

 

Mail in Registration Samples

Mail In Registration Form Samples
The following are samples of mail in registration forms for bicycle fundraising rides. 

Bike the Drive - 2008 (Active Transportation Alliance, PDF)
Bike Virginia - 2008 (BikeWalk Virginia, PDF)
Charleston Cycle Fest - 2005 (Charleston Moves, PDF)
Cycle Across Maryland - 2007 (One Less Car, PDF)
Discover Hartford - 2007 (Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance, PDF)
Grand Illinois Trail And Parks - 2008 (League of Illinois Bicyclists, PDF)
LA River Ride - 2008 (Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, PDF)
Tour de Chesapeake - 2008 (BikeWalk Virginia, PDF)

Online Registration Samples

Online Registration Options (Alliance for Biking & Walking)
alliance-for-biking-and-walking-logoThis document contains a discussion from Alliance's listserv in March of 2008 about various options for online registration for fundraising bike rides. 

Online Registration Options (Alliance, DOC)

 

 

Online Registration Samples
There are more ways than one to register your participants!

Lobster Ride & Roll (Bicycle Coalition of Maine, PDF)
Summer Century and Family Ride (MassBike, URL)

Rider Information 

Pack & Preparation Checklist: Charleston Cycle Fest (Charleston Moves)
Charleston MovesThis list was available online for participants of the 2005 Charleston Cycle Fest. 

Pack & Preparation Checklist (Charleston Moves, PDF)

 

 

 

Participant Confirmation Letter
Sample confirmation letters sent to participants of Fundraising Rides. 

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia Participant Confirmation Letter (PDF)
League of Michigan Bicycle Tour Confirmation Letter (PDF)

 

Rider Information Sheet Sample (League of Michigan Bicyclists)
League of Michigan Bicyclists
June 23, 2011. An information sheet for riders of the Shoreline West Bicycle Tour. This document is jam-packed with important logistical information such as bus information, lodging information, tips for preparation, and more.

Rider Information Sheet Sample (League of Michigan Bicyclists, PDF)

 

 



Safety Info Sheet: Charleston Cycle Fest (Charleston Moves)
Charleston Moves
This sheet from Charleston Moves (CM) was given to participants of the 2005 Charleston Cycle Fest reminding them to ride safe. 

Safety Info Sheet: Charleston Cycle Fest (CM PDF)


 

Post Ride Surveys

Post-Ride Surveys and Wrap-Ups
These resources are from a variety of cycling events put on by local advocacy organizations. The documents range from post-ride surveys to post-ride wrap-up reviews. 

Post-Ride Survey (Cycle Oregon, PDF)
Post-Ride Survey (Missouri Bicycle Federation, PDF)
Post-Ride Wrap-Up - 2007 Lobster Ride & Roll (Bicycle Coalition of Maine, PDF)
Post-Ride Wrap-Up - 2007 Yarmuth Time Trial (Bicycle Coalition of Maine, PDF)

Waiver Samples

Waiver Samples

The following resources are sample waivers from a variety of fundraising rides.

Tour de Chesapeake Waiver (BikeWalk Virginia, PDF)
Discover Hartford Waiver (Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance, PDF)
League of Michigan Bicyclists Waiver (League of Michigan Bicyclists, PDF)
BikeMo Waiver (Missouri Bicycle Federation, PDF)
Walkathon Waiver Sample (DoJiggy, DOC)