EVENT SCHEDULE AND DETAILS
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012
Crew do not check in at Opening Ceremonies. All Crew check in & park at the designated Crew Parking: located behind Cloverdale Horseshoe Club 17886 64th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1Z4. Please access lot via 64th Ave.
Select here for directions.
BREAKFAST AND GEAR DROP-OFF
- 5:30am 6:30am Continental breakfast served & Gear Drop off at the designated Crew Parking.
CAMP
Edgewater Park
600 Behrens Millet Rd
Mt Vernon WA
Select here for directions.
Parking available onsite at N Ball St. W Division St.
While visitors are able to join you at Camp, we will not have food, beverages or other services for them so they must plan accordingly. Visitor parking onsite is limited. All visitors must leave camp by 9:00pm.
CAMPING GEAR
Your gear will be waiting for you at Camp. After collecting it, signage will lead you to your tent. In the morning, pack up your gear and leave your tent right where it is. A team of amazing volunteers will take the tents down. Bring your gear bag to the truck with a corresponding gear colour.
CAMP ENTERTAINMENT
Join us for camp entertainment in the dining tent. Make sure to stay in touch with your Crew Captain as all Crew will receive a special shout out during Camp Show! We’ll also feature some of the special people from BC Cancer Foundation who will talk about the research and programs made possible by your donation dollars.
THE FINISH LINE
Invite family and friends to begin arriving around 10am to celebrate the thousands of Riders completing their epic, 2-day journey and your efforts!
Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Redmond, WA
GPS coordinates: N 47.670618, W-122.121706
Select here for directions.
RETURN SHUTTLES
Shuttle schedule from the Finish Line on Sunday, June 17 back to Opening Ceremonies.
2:00pm departure
4:00pm departure
6:00pm departure
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ONLINE CHECK-IN AND EVENT PACKETS
All Crew Members should begin the Online Check-in process before arriving to The All Crew Meeting. Here you can watch the safety video, enter emergency contact information and more from the comfort of your own home or office. Your packet will be available for pick-up at The All Crew Meeting, Friday, June 15, 2012.
Onsite Check-In will begin at 5:00pm, on Friday, June 15, 2012, for all Crew Members who have not completed the online process.
Once you have checked in online, please continue to fundraise as the money will continue to be credited to your account. Please remember: the more money we raise, the more lives we are able to save!
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
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All those with Enhance Driver Licenses will be treated the same as riders with NEXUS
Any non-Canadian or non-American riders should get checked/cleared ahead of time as not be held up during event.
Same goes for anyone that risks immiscibility due to criminal record etc.
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START LINE
Need a shuttle to the Start Line?
Login to reserve your transportation today.*Shuttle Service from Host Hotel Ramada Langley only. The Holiday Inn & Suites will not have a shuttle due to its proximity to the start line.
Holiday Inn & Suites Surrey17530 64th Ave Surrey BC
V3S 1Y9
Phone: 604-576-8862
info@hisurrey.comWebsite:
www.hisurrey.com CCB is participants code block. That code can be used by any participants to book rooms directly with the front desk 604.576.8862, online at www.hisurrey.com or through the central reservations team at 1-800-HOLIDAY
Ramada Langley/Surrey19225 Highway 10, Surrey BC, V3S 8V9
Reservation # 604-576-8388
Phone: 1-888-576-8388
Email:
info@ramadalangleysurrey.comWebsite:
www.ramadalangleysurrey.com Room block under “Ride to Conquer Cancer”
Flat rate of 2 Queen beds or 1 King for $109 per/night
CAMP
Channel Lodge La Conner 360-466-1500
205 North 1st Street, 98257
Queen water view $199. King size $319
Country Inn La Conner 360-466-3101
107 South 2nd street
Queen Size at $149. King size $169
For Camp in Mt. Vernon, WA. Ride to Conquer Cancer room block under “Ride to Conquer Cancer” with the following hotels in La Conner (11 miles from camp).
FINISH:
Residence Inn Seattle East/Redmond
7575 164th Ave. N.E. Redmond, Washington 98052 USA
Click the link:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/SEARD?groupCode=rbcrbca&app=resvlink&fromDate=6/15/12&toDate=6/18/12
RTCC room block reference code: RBCRBCA
If calling into reservations (800) 331-3131, please have them reference the Ride to Conquer Cancer Participants Room Block at the Residence Inn Seattle East/Redmond.
Guests stay Sunday night will be on their own to return to Start/Finish Monday
ALL CREW MEETING
All Crew members are asked to attend our All Crew Meeting happening on June 15th. The meeting will be held at Gladstone Secondary School 4105 Gladstone Street, Vancouver. Click Here for a map! Gladstone Secondary School is a short walk from the Nanaimo Station. Click Here for walking directions from Nanaimo Station.
For those driving, there will be parking spaces available at the school.
Crew Captain Check-In 5:00pm
Crew Captain Meeting 5:30pm
All Crew Members Check-In 5:30pm
All Crew Meeting 6:30pm- 8:00pm
The All Crew Meeting is mandatory for all Crew members! This is where you will pick up your crew package, meet your team & captain, drop off any last donations, and learn about important event details. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact your Crew Captain and let them know. They will need to pick up your package for you & relay all important information your way.
We are looking forward to meeting you! Please contact your Crew Coordinator, Jaime, if you have any questions or concerns: jmccuaig@conquercancer.ca
ARRIVING ON SITE
SHUTTLES
A free shuttle service will run from the Host Hotel to the Opening Ceremonies site on Saturday morning. Shuttle times will be assigned upon reservation of shuttle ticket.
Shuttle schedule from the Host Hotel to the Start Line
Shuttle schedule from the Host Hotel to the designated Crew Parking
5:30am
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PARKING
Available at the designated Crew Parking lot for any Crew parking over the weekend. Breakfast and gear drop-off will be available. Crew Buses will departing from this area. Vehicle must be removed by Monday, June 18th at 12:00pm.
Select here to view parking map.
Click on the image below to view the full size map
RECRUITING
WE NEED CREW MEMBERS
If you have friends or family members who still want to get involved with The Ride, ask them if they’d be interested in being a Crew Member. The Ride would not be possible without the all-volunteer Crew. They are our bike mechanics, bike parkers and road crew. They install directional signage, distribute food and drinks along the route and help turn an empty field into a camp site. For more information on the available Crew Positions, please contact Volunteer & Crew Coordinator Jaime McCuaig at 1-888-771-2453.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Can’t commit to the whole weekend? Consider joining us as a Volunteer! We need lots of Volunteers leading up to the event and on the event. Help out for a few hours or a whole day! Volunteer Positions are still available in Vancouver, BC, Mt. Vernon, WA, and Redmond, WA. Please contact Volunteer & Crew Coordinator Jaime McCuaig at 1-888-771-2453.
WHAT TO PACK
Don't know what to pack for The Ride ? Download our suggested list of equipment, clothing and first-aid items you may want to bring.
IMPORTANT: Don't forget your passport!
INSURANCE
Each individual should be covered by their own insurance policy. Please speak with your insurance provider about your existing personal coverage for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Should you need supplemental medical coverage while in the United States during The Ride, Pacific Blue Cross is offering Riders a 20% discount on their out-of-country travel insurance. This discount is applicable for your own travel or when traveling with your family, and is available for both single-trip and multiple-trip plans, purchased between now and June 30th, 2012. To purchase, visit http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/travel and use the promotion code: DFRN63. Alternatively, you can call (604) 419-2200 and mention the code for your discount.
