Q. Is there a registration fee?
Q. Do I qualify for fundraising rewards if I am participating in the vRide?
Q. Do I have to be an athlete to participate?
Q. Can my company participate as a team/group?
Q. Who should I call if I have more questions?
A. Participants can choose to participate anywhere virtually as an individual or as a group and fundraise in support of JDRF. Whether you choose to participate in your local spin class, at home or on the road you decide how and when you ride. JDRF will support you with tips and fundraising resources along the way.
Q. Is there a registration fee?
A. There is no registration fee however it is through events such as the Ride that JDRF is able to raise funds to help support critical diabetes research. It is our goal to raise $5 million this year through the Ride.
Q. Do I qualify for fundraising rewards if I am participating in the vRide?
A. All vRide participants who raise $1000 or more are considered VIP Riders and will qualify to receive an exclusive bonus reward. Once funds are received we will make arrangements to ship the rewards . Please note that it may take six to eight weeks to receive your rewards.
A. Simply register online by clicking register now and set your fundraising goal. Online fundraising resources and coaching are all available from JDRF to support you along the way.
A. The length of time you ride will depend on how you choose to participate. You can ride as an individual or put a team/group of people together. You can ride at your local gym’s spin class, take it on the road or have team members ride for 10 minutes each (a little like a relay race on a stationary bike).
Q. Do I have to be an athlete to participate?
A. No, however we recommend that you set a pace and distance with which you are comfortable, otherwise it could present a health risk.
Q. Can my company participate as a team/group?
A. Absolutely! The vRide is a great way to engage employees in a fun team building event that’s easy to coordinate, creates an opportunity for team building while creating awareness and raising money for a great cause. Need some ideas to get started? Check out our planning guide in the online fundraising resources.
A. Register online at jdrf.ca/revolution.
Q. Who should I call if I have more questions?
A. If you have questions, please refer to the FAQs online or you can call the National Participant Experience Representative at 1.877.505.5373, or email us at revolution@jdrf.ca.
For complete details about the JDRF Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes, please visit jdrf.ca/revolution.
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