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Additional Age Policy

Riders who, according to the AIDS Ride for Life age policy qualify to ride only on a tandem (ages 10-13), may request an exception to this policy. Riders who are granted an exception will only be allowed to ride the 50 or 42 mile route of the AIDS Ride for Life. The initial request must come to us in writing or over email to the Ride Coordinator, Kim Conrad (kconrad@stapinc.org). Requests need to be made at least 3 weeks prior to the date of the Ride. Upon receiving the request, the Ride Coordinator will ask for an explanation of the younger riders' experience (years ridden on open roads, events in which they participated & any group riding/bike safety/rules of the road training received). The Coordinator will bring that to the AIDS Ride for Life planning committee and the Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) administrators for review. Upon determining that this younger rider does have significant experience on the road, a test ride date is determined. This test ride will require the younger rider along with their parent/guardian (who will accompany them on the Ride) to meet with a committee member and demonstrate their knowledge and ability on the road. The younger rider will need to lead a short ride on an open road that will intentionally involve certain traffic challenges. Based on the younger rider's demonstration of their knowledge of road rules, ability to safely navigate traffic and their experience, the AIDS Ride for Life planning committee, along with STAP administrators, will determine if the rider qualifies for an exception. If an exception is granted, the rider must have this parent or guardian with them at all times during the 42 or 50 mile route in the AIDS Ride for Life.

Short Ride Option

The AIDS Ride for Life would like to announce an additional riding option for the event on Saturday, September 11th, 2010! There will be an opportunity for riders to receive transportation (bike and all) from Stewart Park in Ithaca to the Seneca Falls Community Center. Riders will then participate in the Ride by cycling 42 miles from Seneca Falls to Cass Park. Riders are still required to register at www.aidsrideforlife.org and the fund raising minimum is also $300. All other policies and procedures are also in place (please read Event Handbook on website). This option is open on a first come basis to 50 riders. Anyone interested and or wanting more information must email Kim Conrad at kconrad@stapinc.org.

Fundraising Tips

Please check out the download titled "Fundraising Tips" for 10 helpful ways to make sure you raise your $300 minimum by September 10th, 2010!

Training Rides

Please email the ride leader if you plan to attend the ride! Remember to bring water bottles, a tube and your helmet. Ithaca: Saturdays 9am - No Ride Sat, July 31st, 2010 All Ithaca rides are led by Russ Traunstein (trek163@aol.com). The above rides begin at the YMCA on Triphammer Road. Please contact him if you plan to attend. Johnson City/ Binghamton: Wednesdays and Sundays at 5pm All rides are lead by Jared Bosket (jaredbosketphotography@gmail.com), and begin at Ostinango Park. Please contact him if you plan to attend. He can also be reached by phone at 607-621-3193.

Safety Video

Safety is our first concern. We do everything possible assure an event that is safe and we need your help. We ride on open roads where there are inherent dangers and hazards. Please help us ensure your experience in the AIDS Ride for Life is a safe one. All riders will need to view the safety video online and take and pass the Safety quiz before Friday, September 10th. Please do so by going to http://www.stapinc.org/new/index.php?page=11107130.

2010 Ride Date-9/11/10

Mark your calendars now for the 2010 AIDS Ride for Life- September 11, 2010. Registration will open in March of 2010.