Rider Information

The following is an overview of what you will find in the Event Handbook. Please take a few minutes to look through this content and then you can find further details in the manual in the Download section of this site. 

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Friday, September 10
Hilton Downtown Ithaca
5:00pm- Rider Packet Pick-up opens
6:00pm- Crew Review
7:00pm- Rider Packet Pick-up closes

Saturday, September 11
Stewart Park, Ithaca
6:00am- Early bird Crew Review
6:00am- Riders arrive at park
6:30am- Riders assemble for opening ceremony
6:45am- Opening Ceremony begins
7:00am- Ride Out!
12:00pm- Riders begin arriving at Cass Park
5:00pm- Cass Park pit stop closes
5:15pm- Victory Ride begins
5:45pm- Riders arrive at Stewart Park
6:00pm- Closing dinner and ceremony begin

ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING INFORMATION

Rider Packet Pick-up
Riders will pick up their numbers, goodie bags and turn in any remaining donations to reach their minimum. Please be prepared to make up the difference with a personal check, MC or VISA, or cash.

Crew Reviews
All motorcyclists and support vehicles must attend a Crew Review to go over job responsibilities and logistics. Please plan on attending the review for 1 hour to allow time for paperwork and any material distribution.

Optional Weekend Accommodations
The Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Ithaca is offering a discounted rate for us! Rooms are available under the AIDS Ride for Life, and need to be booked by August 14, 2010.

Gear Drop
Riders may leave clothing at Stewart Park, or have gear and clothing left at Stewart Park transported to the finish line at Cass Park. Clothing may also be left at any pit stop, and will be transported to Cass Park for you. Please label everything clearly.

Dinner celebration
Each rider will receive 2 dinner tickets in addition to their own ticket for the dinner celebration. Everyone is welcome and additional tickets can be purchased at the dinner at Stewart Park for $5. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm.

Weather
In the event of rain, the AIDS Ride for Life continues. Please dress accordingly and exercise caution on the road.