I want to participate in multiple Stages of the Tour, do I register and fundraise for each stage?

No, you register once and then raise as munch money as possible. Each $100.00 you raise allows you to ride in an additional Stage. To ride as a Stage Vanguard you will need to raise $1,000.00 per Stage. If you raise $5,000.00 you qualify to ride as a National Vanguard in any, all or none of the Stages. When you register, please indicate the Stages you would like to participate in.

If I register as a National Vanguard Rider, do I have to ride the entire Tour?

No, you may participate in all, any or none of the Stages.

I’ve already registered for a stage and now my schedule doesn’t permit me to ride on that particular day, is it possible to switch stages?

Yes, just login to your personal pledge page and check the buttons for the stages you’ll be riding in. You can select or deselect the stages that you’ll be riding in at up until July 1.

How do I volunteer to help with the Tour?

Please send your information to mrfd@sympatico.ca with details of where (what Stages of the Tour) and when you are available and what areas of volunteering interest you most.

I have collected a large amount of cash, how do I add this to my online fundraising total to ensure I reach my goal?

First you must register. Then sign in to your account. Click ‘Fundraising’, Click ‘Manage Cash or Cheques’, add the name, mailing address and email address of the person who gave you the cash. Go to “Pay Cash and Cheque Pledges via your own credit card” fill in your card information and you are done! Your account will be credited, and the person who gave you the cash will receive a receipt via email.

How high should I set my fundraising goal?

Set your goal to the maximum of what you think you'll be able to achieve. Once registered, you'll be able to go in and manage your account and adjust your goal up or down as you see fit.

Will the money I raise be credited to my Motorcycle Ride For Dad Captain’s Club?

Yes, all of the money raised will be added to your Captains Club total after the Tour has finished.

Is collecting pledges or donations for the 10th Anniversary Cross Canada Tour the same as for the Motorcycle Ride For Dad?

No, not quite. Due to the complexity of the Tour, the rules are a little different. Here is a big difference. In order for you get credit online for cash and cheques you collect for The Tour, cheques must be made out to YOU. Then you go online, log in and pay those pledges to The Tour on your own credit card. Folks you collect money from will be emailed a tax receipt as per the information you submit for them. If your donors do not have an email account, you must use your email and then hand deliver the receipt to them.

Are there discounted hotels available throughout the Tour?

Yes, hotel arrangements are available through our travel partners HTG. Space is limited, so please book your hotels as soon as possible: http://www.ridefordadanniversary.org/en/Accommodations.asp

Will there be camp site listings available?

Yes, we’re working on building a list of campsites and will post the information on the Tour website when it becomes available.

Are there any arrangements being made with the ferry companies in NL and BC to accommodate Riders making the crossings as a group?

Each Rider will be responsible for making their ferry reservations. Please see the Atlantic stage page for more details and the link to the Marine Atlantic website – book soon, space is limited! http://www.ridefordadanniversary.org/en/route_atlanticstage.asp. Westcoast ferry information is available from www.bcferries.com .

What are the bike shipping arrangements?

There will be a custom a custom truck departing Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal in late July that will deliver bikes to St. John’s and Halifax. The costs will be approximately $650/bike. Shipping from Victoria/Vancouver back to Toronto/Ottawa is also available – costs will be approximately $850. A round trip will be approximately $995. A reservation link will be active on the website shortly.

Will there be communications ability between the lead Riders and the support?

Yes, the Road Captain will be in communication with the support caravan and sweeper trucks at all times. The Tour is Powered by TELUS and we’ll be well covered with communications gear throughout the ride!

Do you have bandannas, badges and other souvenirs available to purchase?

Yes, we will have a wide arrange of souvenirs available for purchase through the e-store (opening soon on this website), and souvenirs booths at the major stages. Souvenirs will also be available in select CANEX stores across Canada.

What will the average start time be on ride days?

It will depend on how far we have to go that day. Riders can leave on own time, and on most days the caravan will be departing by 9am each day.

Will there be any entertainment scheduled at any of the stages?

Yes, we are planning on entertaining the Riders at various stops with local and--fingers crossed--some well known Canadian musicians! Details will be posted on the website as soon as they become available.