Open Arms of Minnesota - Breast Cancer Ride

Breast Cancer Ride
A Two-Day Bike Ride Benefitting Open Arms of Minnesota
June 21-22, 2008

We are very excited about the upcoming, first annual Breast Cancer Ride. It's so exciting to have the support from so many people. Thank you to those who have pre-registered! If you are looking for a fun, inspiring and unique event to be involved with, we encourage you to join us.

Download a registration form and donation form for the Ride. Don't delay, register today (and don't forget to ask your friends and family!)

Top 10 Q&A about the Breast Cancer Ride:

1. When is the Breast Cancer Ride (BCR)?
The Ride is June 21-22, 2008.

2. How much do I have to raise & what is the registration fee?
The fundraising minimum for Riders is $750 (that's just 10 of your friends donating $75 each!) . Crew members do not have a fundraising requirement however fundraising is appreciated! The registration fee for both is $85.

3. Who does the Ride benefit?
This year, the beneficiary is Open Arms of Minnesota and their meal delivery program for those affected by breast cancer.

4. What is the route?
The route we are close to confirming will have 2 options on Day 1. You can ride 50 miles (approx) and be done for the day, or you can do the extension loop that will be about 30-50 miles in length. On Day 2 there will be one route of about 50 miles. (Note...if you ever need to pull off the road and hitch a ride into Camp because you can't make the mileage our Sweep Crew will be there to pick you up!)

5. Do I have to camp/tent?
We provide for you the campsite and you provide your own tent. Should you decide to stay in a hotel you will be able to "book and buy" a hotel room yourself. The Ride will work with area hotels to block off rooms at a group rate and we will also provide shuttles to and from our selected hotels.

6. Is the Ride fully supported?
You bet it is! We transport your gear, provide meals, snacks, water and sports drink, provide bike tech support (Erik's Bike Shop!) and have showers available each night.

7. Do you need corporate sponsorship?
We sure do! If you have a contact of someone willing to make a cash or in-kind donation please let us know!

8. Do you have anything I can give my friends and family to tell them about the Ride?
Yes. Please email us your mailing address to and we'd be happy to mail out some event cards to you. They are the perfect size (just bigger than a business card) with all of the BCR info on it! Feel free to also pass along the attached registration and donation forms!

9. When will your website be live?
It's ready now! You can check www.BreastCancerRide.org to see for yourself.

10. What can I do to help?
Please tell everyone you know about the Breast Cancer Ride. You never know who might have a powerful story about a loved one they know with breast cancer who are looking for a way to "do something" in their honor. This could very well be that vehicle for them! Why not pass this email on to 10 of your friends? Or your entire address book? Your friends miss you...get in touch with them!

THANK YOU so much for your support of the Breast Cancer Ride.
If you have specific questions about the Ride, please email info@breastcancerride.org.