CT Challenge
JULY 28, 2012
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Registration FAQ
Rating: +0 Start a Team: If you want to be a team captain and haven't already registered, you can register as a rider and sign up your team at the same time. Join a Team: If you know the name of the team you want to join and haven't already registered, you can sign up as a team member and register as a rider at the same time. Join as an Individual: If you want to register as an individual rider, click here. If you decide later to form or join a team, you can easily do so at any time. Rating: +0 Login to your Participant Center to establish a simple address for your fundraising page. You can then give that link to your family and friends so they can easily make donations to your ride. Rating: +0 Yes. In some cases this is an easy change, but in others it may be more complicated, requiring you to re-register. If you want to change your distance, please notify the Connecticut Challenge at info@ctchallenge.org. You must notify us in advance of the event date. Rating: +0 Login to your Participant Center. You can then modify any of your personal information, including your fundraising goal. Rating: +0 Yes. The Connecticut Challenge is a required fundraising event. All registered riders commit to raise a minimum amount of money depending on the distance they select when they register. If a rider has not raised his/her minimum amount by September 28, 2012 the balance of the minimum will automatically be charged to the credit card provided at registration. Rating: +0 Do not register to ride unless you are committed to raising the money. Take that commitment seriously. Experience has shown that riders who put a good effort into their fundraising can raise their minimum easily. Take advantage of the fundraising tips on the website. Most importantly, start early and don't be shy about asking for money. You are supporting cutting edge programs and services for cancer survivors, a very noble cause. If you still don't believe you can raise the money, but want to be involved, we would welcome your help as a volunteer. Rating: +0 No portion of a rider's registration fee counts toward the fundraising minimum. Registration fees help defray event operating expenses. Riders may make a voluntary contribution to their ride at the time of registration or at any other time that would count towards their fundraising minimum. Rating: +0 The Fundraising Goal you established when you registered is just a goal, not an obligation. You may raise or lower it anytime you wish. You are obligated to raise only your required fundraising minimum. The average in 2010 raised over $1,300. You can achieve that level too! Rating: +0 We produce a special custom cycling jersey and nike dri-fit shirt for the ride. Riders who register before March 2, 2012 can choose to receive either a jersey or a nike dri-fit shirt Free. If you register by March 2, you will receive the jersey/shirt in May. Riders who raise $1,500 before the day of the ride will receive the jersey free when they check in on the day of the ride. Those are the only ways you can be guaranteed to wear the 2012 jersey during your ride. If you surpass $1,500 in your personal fundraising account after the ride, the jersey will be mailed to you after the ride. Rating: +0 If you don't reach your fundraising minimum by the deadline of 9/30/2011, the balance will automatically be charged to the credit card you provided at registration. Rating: +0 When you register, you automatically receive a personal web page on the CT Challenge fundraising website. You can provide people with a link directly to your personal page where they can read about your ride and make a secure donation with a credit card. People can also get to your personal fundraising page by visiting http://bike.ctchallenge.org. Rating: +0 The Connecticut Challenge is a fundraising event. This special event is intended to be a reward for riders who do the work necessary to raise their money. Of course, we hope that the people who participate are as committed to the cause of cancer survivorship as we are. The expense of funding the programs supported by the Connecticut Challenge Survivorship Network is considerable so we need to raise as much money as efficiently as possible. We also try to make the event memorable for each participant. If we had a much lower fundraising requirement, our participation numbers would increase, but that would put stress on our organization and volunteers and we could not ensure the safe and great event experience every rider deserves. We also believe our fundraising minimums are very attainable. Our average rider raised over $1,300 in 2011. You can too! Refer to our Fundraising Tips for help with your fundraising. Rating: +0 Yes. When you register, you may make an initial donation to your ride to jump-start your fundraising effort. You can always make additional donations to your ride at any time. Rating: +0 Yes. A team consists of two or more riders. Rating: +0 Photos taken by CT Challenge photographers will be posted for viewing and purchase after the ride at www.backprint.com/ctchallenge. Proceeds from the sale of photos support the CT Challenge. Rating: +0 You have until September 28, 2012 to raise your required minimum. If you have not raised your minimum by that date, the balance will be automatically charged to the credit card you provided at registration. Rating: +0 Yes. Just contact the CT Challenge Info Desk at info@ctchallenge.org with your request. Rating: +0 No. You are charged only your registration fee when you register. You have until September 28, 2012 to raise your required fundraising minimum After that date, any balance remaining will be automatically charged to the credit card that you provided at registration. Rating: +0 If you determine that you cannot ride on July 30th, consider riding as a virtual rider. You can still raise money and ride your miles at a different time and location, but you will have no required fundraising amount. This is a great way to make the Connecticut Challenge fit your schedule. If you need to withdraw from the ride altogether, please re-read the cancellation policy you saw before you registered. To be relieved of your fundraising requirement, you must send an email with your withdrawal request and receive an acknowledgment. Simply not showing up on the day of the ride, without previously notifying the CT Challenge and receiving an acknowledgment is not sufficient to be relieved from your fundraising requirement.
What is the difference between registering as an individual, starting a team, or joining a team?
What is my personal fundraising page? How do I find it?
If I register to ride one distance. Can I later change my mind and ride a difference distance?
How do I change my "Fundraising Goal"?
Is there a minimum amount of money a rider must raise to participate in the CT Challenge Bike Ride?
I want to ride but I am not sure I can raise the required minimum. What should I do?
Does any portion of my registration fee count towards my fundraising minimum?
Am I obligated to raise the amount I state as my "Fundraising Goal"?
How do I get the 2012 Cycling Jersey or Nike Dri-Fit?
What happens if I don't reach my required fundraising level?
How can people make an online donation to my ride?
Why do you have a $750 fundraising minimum? That seems high compared to other charity events.
Can I make a donation to my own ride?
Can two people become a team?
How do I get copies of photos taken at the event?
How long do I have to do my fundraising?
Can I form a team later, after I've registered to ride as an individual?
Will I be charged for my fundraising minimum when I register?
What do I do if I need to withdraw from the ride?
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