Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
The route here hops on and off the bike trail that runs through various area parks. Should be interesting.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll stick a link on my Facebook profile. My parents will probably be willing to give me a little bit, as will BF. I think I can find some $$ through various things here, too.
Since it's a Tour de Cure, I'm guessing that there are plenty of fundraising tips, templates, examples of other riders' letters and general support for you to be successful in meeting the minimum fundraising goal for the event, so I'd recommend checking it out.
I don't know how many years there's been a fundraising ride for that cause (diabetes, right?), but I've been doing AIDS fundraising rides for years and have seen the start of many other walks, rides, etc to benefit non-profit associations, medical research and the like and the organizers want you to be successful, so they usually provide plenty of support and guidance; you are not left on your own for either ride training or fundraising. Look around on the website and there will probably be good information to help you...good luck and have fun!
Tailwinds!
Mary