Ride For Life - This Saturday!
If you didn't sign up online for the Ride For Life its NOT TOO LATE. The good people there have assured me that they will accept day of registrations. NOTE: if you intent to ride you MUST contact Jessica McLaren by NOON FRIDAY and have your Cycling BC number handy for her. 250-740-2624 Jessica@nanaimohospitalfoundation.com
Sign in:
Friday 5-8pm at the Nanaimo Airport Administration Building - Ride Kit pick up, sign insurance form and drop off your bike for secure overnight storage (storage optional)
* We encourage Riders to sign in on Friday evening to minimize lines and wait times on Saturday morning *
Saturday starting at 7 am at Nanaimo Airport - Ride Kit pick up and sign insurance form.
* Reminder: If you are licensed by BC Cycling please bring your number with you.
Parking:
Marshals will be on site to direct traffic for parking, please follow signage and marshals instructions. All parking is close to event area to the left of the roundabout.
*Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time*
Food and Water Stations:
There will be snacks, coffee and tea available in the morning starting at 7am.
Throughout the Ride there will be water stations with beverages and snacks, as well as restrooms.
Upon completion of the Ride, Thrifty Foods will be serving a Salmon BBQ lunch for all participants; this is also available for purchase by spectators.
Warm up:
There will be a fun 10 minute warm up before each group starts the Ride at 7:50am, 8:50am and 9:50am.
Staggered Starting Times:
A reminder that there are 3 starting times – all being led out by motor cycle
100 km starts at 8 am
50 km starts at 9 am
25 km starts at 10 am
Routes:
Please find the attached route cards for the different Ride for Life routes, including water stations. ALL Riders will be given a hard copy of their route at sign in.
Kids Events and Spectators:
This is a family friendly event. The Youth Track will be open for kids to ride, as well as airplane making, bubbles and face painting.
All spectators and fans are welcome and encouraged to cheer the Riders on.
See you on Saturday!