WHEN IS THE RIDE?
The 6th Annual Finger Lakes Ride for Missing Children will be held on Friday, September 19th 2008.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE RIDE?
Registration for the 2008 ride is now closed.
WHY ARE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS REQUIRED TO REGISTER?
Social security numbers are required because this event involves children. The number will be used to screen nationally for people convicted of child sexual assault and exploitation offenses. Your application and social security number are kept in a secure location and are destroyed and deleted after the ride. Access is only through the Special Events coordinator and that portion of the database is shared only with the Senior Analyst in the Case Analyses Unit who executes the search. We exercise the utmost discretion and respect your privacy.
WHEN AND WHERE DO WE START?
This year we will begin the ride at Emerson Park located on the shores of Owasco Lake in Auburn, New York. The opening ceremonies is tentatively set to begin at 7:00 AM and riders will depart approximately 7:50AM.
WHERE DO I PARK THE CAR?
Ample parking is available right at Emerson Park.
WHERE DO WE GO?
The 2008 Finger Lakes Ride for Missing Children will be visiting schools in the following communities: Auburn, Jordan, Cato and Baldwinsville
HOW FAR IS THE RIDE?
The approximate total distance is 100 miles. The actual distance may be somewhat longer due to unexpected traffic detours and the location of the specific schools along the way.
DO I HAVE TO RIDE THE ENTIRE ROUTE?
All riders are encouraged to ride the entire route but do NOT have to. Sag Wagons (Supplies And Gear) will be available to provide riders a break if necessary.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE RIDE?
Review both the Riders Manual as well as some training suggestions from our Lead Sheppard for information on how to prepare for the ride.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING RIDES?
Maybe. If you have participated in the ride before, participation in the training rides is not mandatory. But, it is strongly encouraged. If this is your first ride, you must complete at least 3 group training rides and you are encouraged to participate in as many as possible. In the training rides you will learn important skills for riding in a large group and maintaining an even riding pace.
WHEN ARE THE TRAINING RIDES?
We have numerous group training rides scheduled both during the week and on weekends in the months leading up to the ride. All Riders are encouraged to attend at least one ride per weekend. Click here to check out our training ride schedule.
DO I HAVE TO RAISE MONEY IN ORDER TO RIDE?
Yes, one of the primary goals of the ride is to raise money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children- New York Branch. Each rider\member of the Friends of Missing Children team must raise a minimum of $300 in donations in order to participate in the ride or recruit a new rider and you both ride for $250!
HOW DO I RAISE THE FUNDS?
When you register on line to reserve your spot in the ride, an on line donation page will be set up specifically for you! By sending potential donors a link to your fund raising page it will be easier than ever to meet your fund raising goal! In addition, please see the Fundraising Tips in the Riders Manual for other fund raising tips.
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