The Ride

Are you ready for The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride presented by RE/MAX Results? Did you take part in the first Ride back on June 21-22, 2008 as a Rider or Crew member? How about the second Ride on August 1-2, 2009? What are your memories of the Ride? Was it the extension loop on Day 1? The outstanding accommodations and food at Treasure Island Resort and Casino? The wacky, thirst-quenching pit stops? A particular hill, perhaps?

This is your place to reminisce or share any other thoughts you have about the Ride.

If you are returning for a second or third year, why? How did you hear about the Ride? Did you recruit others to join you? Did you form a team? This is a forum for you to sound off about all things related to The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride presented by RE/MAX Results. We’d love to hear from you!

Your Story

The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride presented by RE/MAX Results began as a vision… as a way of honoring a beloved mother who had lived with the disease for many years, yet ultimately lost her battle with cancer. The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride presented by RE/MAX Results exists because of men and women who Ride, Crew, or volunteer because of something in their lives that has moved them to act.

The Ride benefits two wonderful organizations: Open Arms of Minnesota, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Minnesota Afilliate. That is reason enough to participate in this great event, but we know you have other reasons.

What’s your reason? Why are you participating in this year’s Ride? This is the place you can share your story with others. You never know who it might motivate or inspire to do more or give more to this year’s Ride.

Training

The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride presented by RE/MAX Results is just that… a ride. It’s not a race! Nevertheless, you can’t just hop on a bike a go 100 to 150 miles over the course of two days without any training whatsoever. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of bike riding or a novice who hasn’t climbed on a bike in years, you need some preparation.

As you probably know, the 2010 Ride is scheduled to start and end at the Mall of America. On Day 1 we will be biking down to Treasure Island Resort and Casino. There we will camp (or stay in comfy hotel rooms) for the night. On Day 2, we’ll roll out of Treasure Island and ride back to the Mega-mall in Bloomington. Sorry, it’s not all downhill, and we haven’t been able to arrange for a complete absence of wind.

What are you doing to prepare for the Ride? Are you taking any spinning classes? Have you changed your diet? What kind of mileage are you putting in on the roads? What is the best way to get ready for a two-day bike event like this?

Fundraising

Riders are required to raise $750 in pledges in order to participate in The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride presented by RE/MAX Results.

Do you have any clever fund-raising techniques to share with others? Are you finding success via email? Person-to-person? Maybe you are having a garage sale or bake sale to raise the money.

Fund-raising isn’t as hard as you think it is, but a few tips can sure help. What’s your advice?