Rider Quick Facts
WHEN IS THE RIDE?
The 8th Ride for Missing Children in Rochester will be Friday, May 16, 2008.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE RIDE?
You may register online by visiting the link under Registration or go to Active.com to register online, or print out a registration form. You will know you are registered when you receive a return email.
WHERE DOES THE RIDE START?
The Ride will start from Total Sports Experience (TSE) at 880 Elmgrove Rd. Directions to Total Sports Experience are available here.
WHEN DOES THE RIDE START?
Registration check in begins at 6:45 AM; the opening ceremony will start at approximately 7:15 AM and the Ride will depart the TSE at approximately 8:00 AM.
WHERE DO I PARK THE CAR?
Free parking is available in front of the TSE building.
HOW FAR IS THE RIDE?
The Ride will cover approximately 100 miles throughout Monroe County. There will be frequent stops at approximately 15 mile intervals allowing 15 minute breaks. Food and water will be available to each stop. A rider is not required to ride all 100 miles! A support bus will be available for those who wish to either take a rest or who have reached their own personal mileage goal. A support vehicle will also be there to safely transport bicycles on to the next stop.
DOES A RIDER HAVE TO BE CERTIFIED?
Yes! This is a safety issue. See the certification guidelines.
Download the Certification Guidelines
WHY ARE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS REQUIRED?
Social Security numbers are required since this program involves children. The number will be used to screen nationally f
or 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.
DO I HAVE TO RAISE MONEY IN ORDER TO RIDE?
Yes! One of the primary goals of the Ride is to raise much needed funding to support services of the NCMEC/NY branch. $300 is required for each rider to participate in the Ride, or recruit one NEW rider and you both ride for $250! Form a team of riders and we will gladly accept an average of $300 pledges. Pledge form available under forms, or a donation form is also available.
Download the Sponsor/Donation Form
Download the Pledge Form
HOW DO I RAISE THE FUNDS?
See the Fundraising Tips in the Rider's Manual.
WHERE DOES THE RIDE GO?
We will travel through the county before ending the Ride around 5:00 or 5:30 PM back at the Total Sports Experience.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICPATE IN THE TRAINING RIDES?
If you are a new Rider it is mandatory that you join at least one of the training rides. All riders are urged to attend and participate in as many as possible. You will learn important skills for riding in a team and how to maintain an even pace. View the training schedule:
Training Schedule PDF
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE RIDE?
View both the Rider's Manual as well as suggestions from our Head Shepherd:
Download The Riders Manual
Dowload the Shepherd's Advice
WHY IS THE RIDE DURING THE WEEK?
The Ride for Missing Children rides during the week in order to stop at targeted schools to help bring a safety message to school children. This year the emphasis will be on internet safety. The children will have pep rallies several days prior to the Ride and will have another mini-rally during our stops at their schools. Riders participate by giving pencils with a safety message to the children and joining in the singing!