WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?
Adutls (aged 19 and older) can registration for the Bike Ride OR Walk for $36
Youth (aged 18 and under) can register for the Bike Ride for $18
Youth (ages 6 - 18) for Walk: $18
Youth (ages 5 and under) for Walk: FREE!
PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th at 10 AM.
Above rates valid through pre-registration. Note price increases for on-site registration.
CAN I REGISTER ON THE DAY OF EVENT?
YES! On-site registration is available. Please note price increase:
Adult (19 and older) for Bike Ride OR Walk: $50 on-site registration
Youth (18 and under) for Bike Ride: $25 on-site registration
Youth (ages 6 - 18) for Walk: $25 on-site registration
Youth (ages 5 and under) for Walk: FREE!
WHO CAN REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?
We welcome cyclists of all ages and abilities to choose from our 4 routes: 50-Mi, 25-Mi, 10-Mi, and 3-Mi.
The 1.5-Mi walk is perfect for those who do not ride and is family-friendly! Strollers & wagons welcome. Children 5 and under are FREE to WALK!
WILL I RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT?
Register by September 30 to be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Shirts available on a first come, first served basis after that date.
WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED?
All payments are non-refundable and will convert to donations if the event is cancelled.
The safety of our cyclists and participants is the highest priority. We will monitor weather and in the event of light rain or a chance only, the event will continue. In the event of severe & unsafe weather, the ride will not be rescheduled.
WHERE DOES THE EVENT BEGIN AND END?
Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550.
WHAT TIME DO I ARRIVE FOR CHECK-IN?
Please arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of route start time for on-site registration.
ARRIVAL TIMES
50-Mile Ride, Check-in/Registration 7:30 AM, Ride Starts 8:00 AM
25-Mile Ride, Check-in/Registration 9:00 AM, Ride Starts 9:30 AM
10-Mile Ride, Check-in/Registration 9:30 AM, Ride Starts 10:00 AM
3-Mile Ride, Check-in/Registration 10:00 AM, Ride Starts 10:30 AM
1.5-Mile Walk, Check-in/Registration 10:15 AM, Walk Starts 10:45 AM
It is recommended all cyclists have a flashing red tail light on their bike.
WHERE DO I PARK?
There will be clear signage directing you to parking in Student Parking West 1 Lot. All attendees MUST use Mercerville-Edinburg Rd (Old Trenton Rd) Entrance to the campus. Hughes Drive entrance will be closed to car traffic.
Follow directions signs once on the campus to be directed to parking. See our event map for details: MAP FOR PARKING
WILL THERE BE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE?
Water and snacks (fruit, granola bars, nuts) will be available at the main registration tent and at rest stops.
I’D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Contact Eden Aaronson, coordinator of volunteers, at edena@jfcsonline.org to learn more.
WILL THE EVENT BE HELD IN THE RAIN?
The safety of our cyclists and participants is the highest priority. We will monitor weather and in the event of light rain or a chance only, the event will continue. Should there be severe or dangerous weather, cyclists will be notified of changes to timing or cancellation of routes.
WHO CAN SIGN UP FOR THE KIDS’ ZONE?
The Kids’ Zone is targeted for children ages 3 and up whose parents/guardians are riding on the 25-, 10-, or 3-Mile routes.
The Zone will open at 9 AM with crafts, a mini-bike course, and entertainment provided. Snacks will also be made available.
Advance registration is recommended for the Kids’ Zone, but cyclists will have option to register children on site the day of event. Please make staff aware of any allergies for your child/children.
CAN I VIEW THE ROUTES IN ADVANCE?
Riders are encouraged to download Ride With GPS app for the 10-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile rides. See below for steps to access FREE turn-by-turn navigation through the Ride With GPS mobile app. Printed cue sheets will also be provided.
ENABLE TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION
Cyclists for the 10-, 25- and 50- Mile routes are encouraged to create a free Ride With GPS account and RSVP to our event to access turn-by-turn voice navigation for the rides.
- RSVP to our Ride With GPS event page using THIS LINK
- Click here to see the step by step guide
CAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATE?
Children, age 18 and under, participating in ANY BIKE ROUTE must be registered individually at Youth Rate ($18). All cyclists 12 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times, including on the bike route.
Children, aged 5 and under, participating in the WALK, do not need to be registered individually and may participate at no cost. Strollers & wagons welcome!
ALL cyclists are required to wear a helmet, all ages, all routes.
CAN I BRING MY DOG FOR THE 1-MILE WALK?
Please keep pets at home, no animals are allowed on the MCCC campus.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE AN EMERGENCY DURING THE RIDE?
SAG (supply & gear) Vehicles will be available on all routes to attend to any cyclist in case of bicycle breakdown or emergency.
Jay’s Cycles will be on site to help you tune up your bike before your ride and available to make any repairs before, during, or after your ride.
Water and snacks will be available for all cyclists before and after their rides.
The 50 Mile route includes 2 Rest Stops, the 25 Mile and 10 Mile Routes each include 1 Rest Stop.
It is recommended all cyclists have a flashing red tail light on their bike.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER
If you have an emergency while on your route and need medical or SAG vehicle assistance, call 609-356-1998 to be connected with immediate assistance.
We recommend programming this into your phone so it is readily available on event day.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FUNDRAISING AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND FUNDRAISING AS A TEAM?
Fundraising individually allows you to create your own personal goal that people can contribute to.
Creating a team allows you to invite friends and families to register for the event and join you in your efforts to fundraise as a team for JFCS. You can track each other's progress and set a fundraising goal for your team as a group. Team members can also come together on the day of the event and ride or walk together!
These are two separate fundraising opportunities, and you can choose to have your friends and family donate to your individual page, team page or both!
WHY DO I NEED TO CREATE A PERSONAL PAGE URL AND A TEAM PAGE URL?
URLs direct your friends and family to your fundraising and team pages.
The same URL can be used for both your fundraising and team pages, but having different URLs, allows you to direct your friends and family to contribute to your individual fundraising efforts or to your teams.
The system automatically creates a URL for you, but creating your own personalized URL will shorten the link to your page and allow you to be creative!
HOW DO I CREATE A TEAM?
On the registration page, you will select “How do you want to participate?” All levels of participation will prompt the options to register “As an Individual” or “Join or Start a Team.”
To create a Team, select the Join or Start a Team. Click the “Start a New Team” button on bottom right of pop-up window to name and create your team.
CAN I MAKE A JOINT FUNDRAISING PAGE WITH A FAMILY MEMBER?
Upon registration, all participants automatically receive an individual fundraising page. If you would like to maintain one combined page for you and a family member(s), please contact Joyce Weinstein at JoyceW@jfcsonline.org to assist with this from the website back-end.
CAN I DIRECT MY DONATION TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM?
Yes! All participants are assigned a fundraising page automatically upon registration. From the general donation page, under the first section for “Donation Recipient” click the “Change Recipient” blue button. Use the search bar to find an individual or team name. Click Select next to your intended recipient. Complete the donation page per the prompts.
HOW CAN I MAKE A DONATION BY CHECK?
Checks should be made payable to JFCS or Jewish Family & Children’s Service.
Checks can be mailed to JFCS of Greater Mercer, 707 Alexander Road, Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540.
HOW QUICKLY WILL A DONATION POST TO MY PAGE?
Online donations will post immediately to the event website. The contribution will be reflected in the overall event thermometer as well as the individual or team page it was directed to.
Donations by mail will post within one day of receipt and deposit by JFCS.
ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
You will receive a confirmation email for your gift payment noting our tax ID #21-0634563. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.
WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF DONATIONS TO MY PAGE / TEAM PAGE?
Yes, you will receive a notification of donations made to your personal page, and, if you are Team Captain, any donations made to the Team Page. Notification emails will include donor’s name and email.
All donors receive an automated acknowledgement from JFCS for their gift. You can choose to thank them personally as well.
Visit the Fundraising Center when logged into the portal for thank you email templates.
WHAT IS THE JFCS TAX ID NUMBER?
The JFCS tax ID number is 21-0634563.