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Issue 6

Cyclist Spin


Why We Ride...

Meet Bob and Beth - our resident Bike Safety Gurus, available for your Q&A on the event!

A little about them: Beth Katz and Bob Bagomolny have developed and organized rides ranging in size from 100 riders to 30,000.

In the past they have worked with The Missing and Exploited Children Foundation, The100 Mile Man Foundation, planning and overseeing their "City to Sands" ride, The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services, The Bike 4 Chai, as well as The Harlem Valley Rail Ride – just to name a few! Beth and Bob are accomplished cyclists themselves, and are certified as teachers by the League of American Cycling Instructors

. Rider safety and support are a priority at all their events. Ultimately, the feeling of personal physical accomplishment, combined with the deep emotions that result in helping others, are rewards in and of themselves. Beth and Bob are there to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and that riders have the support and encouragement to spin that extra mile.



Cycle for the Cause Participant Expo

On Saturday, September 8, the Center will host the first official Cycle for the Cause Participant Expo! Take advantage of workshops on stretching, ride nutrition, what to pack for the ride, bike maintenance, fixing a flat tire, Center tours and more. Plus, we will have complimentary food, a gear swap, raffle prizes and much more on Cycle for the Cause! If you have jerseys, bike shorts, gear, etc. to donate for the gear swap, please drop them off at the Center before Friday, September 7.

Mark the Expo on your calendar today; you don't want to miss out on important information to help you prepare for the ride!

Cycle for the Cause Participant Expo
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2- 5 PM
The Center
208 W 13th St.
New York, NY 10011
RSVP: Michael Beck, mbeck@gaycenter.org or 646-358-1733


Medical Forms Due TODAY!

Download the medical form

Cycle for the Cause Medical Forms are due TODAY! Make sure to email your forms to me at mbeck@gaycenter.org or fax them to 212-924-2657 so that our Medical Director can review them before the ride. Or, if you are in the area, feel free to drop them off at the Center.




NYC Century Bike Tour (An Official C4C Training Ride)

This Sunday, September 9 is our final Cycle for the Cause Training Ride! Transportation Alternatives and the NYC Century Bike Tour have offered a huge discount to all Cycle for the Cause participants, so we will replace our final official training ride with the NYC Century Bike Tour. With routes of 15, 35, 55, 75 and 100 miles to choose from there is something for everyone! Cycle for the Cause participants can register to ride for $20 using the code AIDSRIDE when checking out on the registration page. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get a full Century in two weeks before the ride!

Register now at www.nyccentury.org!


Closing Ceremonies Information

Invite your friends and family to welcome you back to the Center at the Cycle for the Cause Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, September 23 from 1:30 - 4 PM. Details are below.

Meeting Your Fundraising Minimum

As we enter the final weeks before the big event, we want to thank you for committing to the Cycle for the Cause fundraising minimums ($3,000 for riders 30 years old or older; $2,000 for riders 18-29 years old; $500 for all crew). Below are details on where you need to be in the fundraising process to participate in the ride.


• Each rider must be at 50% of the fundraising minimum by orientation day on Thursday, September 20, 2012. If you do not have at least 50% of the minimum requirement and you wish to participate in Cycle for the Cause, you must provide your credit card information and make a payment to meet half of the minimum (for example, if the requirement is $3,000, you must make a payment to bring your fundraising to $1,500).

. • Riders have 30 days from the end of the ride (Sunday, September 23, 2012) to reach the full minimum. If a rider has not reached the fundraising minimum through donations by October 23, 2012, your credit card will then be charged the remaining balance to meet the minimum.

• If you are not at 50% or have not reached your minimum and do not wish to participate in Cycle for the Cause 2012, you are not obligated to meet any requirement.

• If you have reached your fundraising minimum by Thursday, September 20 (Orientation Day) this does not apply to you. For questions or any further explanation please feel free to contact me at 646-358-1733 or mbeck@gaycenter.org.

Keep on fundraising and putting those miles behind you!

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