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CANCER TOUCHES ALL OF US

100% of the money raised by Pedal the Cause Riders and Spinners and Virtual Riders stays in  St. Louis to fund cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

To join our team, donate or volunteer visit Pedal the Cause.org

Questions and Answers About the 2012 Pedal the Cause

Q. What opportunities exist to get involved?
A. There are participation opportunities for cyclists and non-cyclists alike. With four routes of varying length, avid and amateur cyclists are sure to find a route customized to their skill levels. Those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground may register as virtual riders and/or volunteers.

Q. I want to ride. What are the fundraising requirements?
A There are fundraising minimums for each route. They are:
$500 to ride the 15 mile course
$500 to ride the 25 mile course
$1000 to ride the 50 mile course
$1000 to ride the 75 mile course
Q. What are the routes for the four different length courses?
A. All courses start and end at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis. Course maps can be found on the PTC website. Please visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/courses.jsp

Q. What is the course surface?
A. All four courses for Pedal the Cause are road courses on pavement. Each course begins heading west from Soldiers Memorial and then loops back east to return to Soldiers' Memorial.

Q. I do not have a bike but want to ride. Are there rental options available?
A. Yes. Individuals who wish to participate but do not own a bike may either rent a bike for the event or register as a rider in the spin tent. Information for individuals interested in renting a bike through Big Shark can be found on the PTC website.Please visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/need_a_bike.jsp
For information on reserving a bike in the spin tent, please visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/spin_tent.jsp

Q. How much is the registration fee for riders?
A. The registration fee is $100. This fee covers costs for your cycling jersey, water bottle, Opening Ceremony dinner and drinks, and day-of-the-ride breakfast and lunch. This fee allows PTC to give you the best weekend experience while still allocating 100% of your fundraising to cancer research.

Q. How old do you have to be to ride?
A. Riders must be at least 13 years of age by October 2nd to ride in Pedal the Cause.

Q. How do I sign up as a rider?
A. Individuals interested in participating as riders can register for one of the four road courses or can register as a spin tent rider. You can sign up as a rider through the rider registration page on the PTC website. Please visit https://www.pedalthecause.org/ride.jsp

Q. Why do does PTC ask for your credit card?
A. Each rider must pay a non-refundable registration fee that does not count toward his or her fundraising minimum. This $100 fee is charged to your card at the time of registration. Your card information will remain on file in case you do not reach your minimum by the fundraising deadline of October 31st, 2012. Any remaining balance will be charged on November 2nd to the card on file. A tax receipt will be mailed to you within a week.

Q. Can I withdraw from the event?
A. Pursuant to the fundraising agreement, you may withdraw from riding in Pedal the Cause and thus from your fundraising commitment up until 30 days before the ride. To withdraw, you must contact the Pedal the Cause office on or before September 1, 2012

Q. Do I have to reach my fundraising goal by the day of the ride?
A. No, all riders have until October 31, 2012 to reach their fundraising goal. If you have questions, please contact PTC staff at info@pedalthecause.org or 314-787-1990.

Q. What is the Student Program and what are the fees and fundraising requirements for student riders?
A. Riders who are enrolled in high school or college can ride in PTC at a discounted rate. The registration fee is $50 and the fundraising minimum (for all courses) is $250. Student riders are not provided with a jersey but may purchase one.Students under the age of 18 must have their parent/ legal guardian sign an additional waiver that must be submitted at least two weeks before the event. Failure to do so will disqualify the student from participating in the ride. The student waiver can be printed from the PTC website. Please visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/student%20waiver.pdf

Q. What is a Virtual Rider?
A. Virtual Riders are individuals who choose to participate in PTC by only fundraising instead of riding or volunteering. There are no fundraising minimums for Virtual Riders, and PTC does not retain your credit card information, but virtual riders must make a donation of at least $10 to register.

Q. How do I raise the funds I need to cover by pledge?
A.  Pedal the Cause provides many great tools to help you reach your goal. When you register, you can create your own customized profile which allows you to add a picture and tell others why you're riding.

Pedal the Cause also provides a formatted email which includes a link to your profile. You can customize this message and send it to all your contacts. For more information and suggestions on fundraising, please
visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/fundraising.jsp

Q. How do I sign up as a Volunteer?
A. You can sign up to volunteer through the volunteer registration page on the PTC website. Please visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/volunteer_registration.jsp

Q. Can I select the role I want to fulfill as a volunteer?
A. Yes. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.pedalthecause.org/volunteer_opportunities.jsp

Q. What is a Yellow Jersey?
A. Yellow Jerseys are riders who have raised $2,500 or more for cancer research. Riders who reach the Yellow Jersey level will earn the following:
Recognition on our website
"Yellow Jersey" designation icon on rider profile page
Featured profile on our front page
Yellow Jersey check-in at Rider Registration
Invitation to the Yellow Jersey Banquet
Yellow Jersey Gift
Q. When can I begin? 
Right Now. Sign up at.PedaltheCause.org
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