General Discussion - The British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer

virtualquilter · virtualquilter

Love the new jersey and would like to advertise the ride but it really is too big. I have a ladies medium. If any of you have a ladies small that is not fitting the bill I would love to trade before the ride. Spread the word and good training! Tracy

virtualquilter · virtualquilter

This year I am not going to rig a fanny pack to my handlebars - big mistake. I have been researching handlebar bags and trying to find a compromise between Canadian Tire types and the real high-end ones. Quick release important - any recommendations from your experience? Any used ones for sale?

khunter · khunter

Hello to all my fellow road warriors. I'm from the East side of the Rockes and just completed my first Ride to Conquer Cancer here in AB this year and wow what a life changing experience it was. After completing the ride I started to seriously think about wanting to do the BC ride in 2011 and then coming b...

Newbie · Newbie

Hey, Looking for a group to ride with in Langley, Aldergrove, Surrey, Abbotsford. Currently riding 110 km + per week, longest ride is just over 60 k. Thanks

O4TDI · O4TDI

A day of great food and also a way to support cutting edge cancer research in British Columbia. During the day (12-8pm) Servers, Bartenders and Kitchen Staff will be donating 100% of their gratuities towards the fundraising effort for finding a cure to cancer. Cash donations will also be welcome at t...

Pat · Pat

Hi, looking for others in my area to train with and possibly do some joint fundraising.

khunter · khunter

Hi to all the BC Riders already registered!!! I'm currently registered and have raised the minimum $2500 to participate in the AB 2011 ride. Me and another team mate are interested in participating in the BC Ride as well but want to confirm the minimum amount raised requirement is??? Is it also $250...

dawnsie · dawnsie

Saturday, March 19 at 5:30pm - March 20 at 1:30amThe Thirsty Penguin Grillhouse 5700 Langley Bypass (above Langley Twin Rinks)Langley, BCTickets are $15.00 and include a Burger, Caesar Salad and either a beer, highball or wine. Starts at 5:30 pm and Dinner is at 6:30 pm. We will also be having a 50/50...

Looking for team members · jimibrockett

Hey everyone if you are taking part in this years ride and have been thinking about the benefits of joining and being part of a team, Riders for Ryders is more than happy to have you join us. All you need to do is call the ride office 1-888-771-2453 and have them transfer you to the team. Then I'll send you a w...

4_u_2 · 4_u_2

Hello , I am from Langley and this is my first year in the ride to Seattle. I would be interested in meeting up with other riders. Right now tho my biggest hurdle is that I work afternoon shift finishing late. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thank for listening. Shirl I can also be reached at s_mc...

drvin23 · drvin23

Hello All, I'm an Albertan bound for BC to do the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer. Any teams out there willing to let me join them? I figure it would be more fun to do with a team/group and make a few new friends along the way. I did the ride with a team in Alberta in 2009 and had a spectacular time, managed to blow my go...

Bageldonut · Bageldonut

Last year was awesome and I did it on a modern bike, but for 2011 I'd like to do it on a my 50 year old Raleigh. I saw a number of riders out there with older bikes and I'd like to start a team for people riding vintage bikes and generally bikes with fewer than 5 speeds or more than 20 years. I'm recruiting a frie...

terrij48 · terrij48

I have a donor whose company matches donations. Is there a form on the site somewhere that I can give him?

mitsha · mitsha

Yeah! i received my package yesterday. In my kit was to be a commemorative wristband. So sad to say there wasn't. Do you think there will be some when we get our shirts at a riding orientations?

dougj · dougj

Hi Looking for someone who knows the steps (if its possible) to have an individual rider who has already signed up for the Ride to join a team. Anyone out there able to help with this? Thanks! Doug

khunter · khunter

So the question that I had was is adjusting the front derailleur on a road bike worth the challenge if I only have one season of cycling underneath my belt? Or should I make an appointment with my friends at the local bike shop to get it adjusted?

Bageldonut · Bageldonut

So, where's is the 2011 ride going to take us? In previous years, it was about 300kms to just outside of Seattle. Now I see branding on the va11 site showing the Enbridge brand, which I thought was Alberta. Was sort of counting on the same route, as this year I'm going to ride a 60lb monster.

Elizabeth-wark · Elizabeth-wark

Hey, I was just wondering if there were any riders from chilliwack or near chilliwack? :) Looking for someone to train with :)

ronlaroy · ronlaroy

Team Gun's 'N Hoses is holding a fundraiser Dance and Silent Auction Saturday Nov. 6, Prospect Lake Hall, Victoria. Featuring the music of Cold Sweat, with lots of silent auction items to bid on, doors at 8pm. Tickets just $10 ea. free shuttle van to Uptown Centre. Come out and support our ride. Co...

Sikke · Sikke

My concern is, who keeps the CEOs and upper management accountable for their spending? What percantage is spend on the actual research? I fear a runaway of money coming in, will cause salaries to increase which would mean in turn less money to where the donators actually want it to go. Please show me...

virtualquilter · virtualquilter

I am wondering if the video of the riders streaming through the finish line will be available? There are a lot of folks who would love to see that - including me!

virtualquilter · virtualquilter

Just wanted to thank the people who manned the medical tent. I woke up Day 2 with a bad knee problem - and dropped in to the medical tent EARLY Sunday morning knowing they could do nothing for me and my ride would be over in a few hours. BUT! A lady with dark hair wrapped my knee and I made it to the finish line in...

Twizzle · Twizzle

Wow what an awesome weekend! A huge thank you to all the crew, medical team, voluteers, family and friends that came out to support us. You guys were amazing!! I had such a great weekend and I can't wait to see y'all next year, Tristie

bigrd87 · bigrd87

So far im riding solo. Any other people riding a mountain bike need someone to ride with? Im 23 lemme know.

watiekilson · watiekilson

hi there, can anyone direct me to information on the ride home? i remember seeing something a long time ago about buses, but i can't find a single item about them anywhere. i am doubtful they would leave us stranded, but we aren't booked on anything, to my knowledge, and i need to let my ride know when to p...

tputkey · tputkey

Hi, Does anyone want to swap jerseys? I have a small and I'd like an extra-small. If you ordered an extra small and it's too small, respond here and we can arrange some kind of swap! Theresa Putkey

ujza · ujza

Hey everyone I very much am in need of a ride to the Guilford Mall the morning of the ride. I will happily pay gas or whatever to make things good and fair. I am located near the Naniamo St. Skytrain station. If this is on your route i would very much apperciate the help in getting there. My phone number is 778...

roadrunner · roadrunner

I don't have a big duffel bag to stuff my sleeping bag and my pad in. Could I put all these items together in one, for example, garbage bag? So all is still packed in one bag, or how does everyone do this??

andydunn · andydunn

What are people's views on carrying a rear pannier on the ride? I ride a hybrid with a rear rack, and was thinking of putting some gear in a pannier for the ride. But watching last year's videos on youtube, very few of the riders carried a pannier...

dipper · dipper

Does anyone have any idea when we'll get some details on the route? I know there is the You Tube thing floating around, but something more specific/clear would be helpful. I was hoping we would hear something before the day of the ride.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Ladies Med for Small Jersey exchange - Victoria/Saanich (Preview) Love the new jersey and would like to advertise the ride but it really is too big. I have a ladies medium. If any of you have a ladies small that is not fitting the bill I would love to trade before the ride. Spread the word and good training! Tracy	virtualquilter	0	1239	May 21, 2011 by virtualquilter
	Handlebar Bags (Preview) This year I am not going to rig a fanny pack to my handlebars - big mistake. I have been researching handlebar bags and trying to find a compromise between Canadian Tire types and the real high-end ones. Quick release important - any recommendations from your experience? Any used ones for sale?	virtualquilter	2	1408	May 21, 2011 by virtualquilter
	Do you know of anybody coming from AB to do the 2011 ride? (Preview) Hello to all my fellow road warriors. I'm from the East side of the Rockes and just completed my first Ride to Conquer Cancer here in AB this year and wow what a life changing experience it was. After completing the ride I started to seriously think about wanting to do the BC ride in 2011 and then coming b...	khunter	1	1278	May 16, 2011 by oilfan
	Looking for a group to ride with in Langley, Aldergrove, Surrey, Abbotsford (Preview) Hey, Looking for a group to ride with in Langley, Aldergrove, Surrey, Abbotsford. Currently riding 110 km + per week, longest ride is just over 60 k. Thanks	Newbie	5	1476	Apr 30, 2011 by Newbie
	Montana's South Surrey Fundraiser - May 15th, 2011 Fundraiser Donation Surrey Langley White Rock Food Friends Family (Preview) A day of great food and also a way to support cutting edge cancer research in British Columbia. During the day (12-8pm) Servers, Bartenders and Kitchen Staff will be donating 100% of their gratuities towards the fundraising effort for finding a cure to cancer. Cash donations will also be welcome at t...	O4TDI	0	2031	Apr 25, 2011 by O4TDI
	Riding in White Rock (Preview) Hi, looking for others in my area to train with and possibly do some joint fundraising.	Pat	2	1337	Apr 23, 2011 by Pat
	Minimum Sponsorship Raised to do the BC Ride (Preview) Hi to all the BC Riders already registered!!! I'm currently registered and have raised the minimum $2500 to participate in the AB 2011 ride. Me and another team mate are interested in participating in the BC Ride as well but want to confirm the minimum amount raised requirement is??? Is it also $250...	khunter	2	1568	Mar 16, 2011 by katcorot
	Pub Night Fundraiser for The Wind Breakers' Ride to Conquer Cancer (Preview) Saturday, March 19 at 5:30pm - March 20 at 1:30amThe Thirsty Penguin Grillhouse 5700 Langley Bypass (above Langley Twin Rinks)Langley, BCTickets are $15.00 and include a Burger, Caesar Salad and either a beer, highball or wine. Starts at 5:30 pm and Dinner is at 6:30 pm. We will also be having a 50/50...	dawnsie	0	1600	Mar 10, 2011 by dawnsie
	Looking for team members (Preview) Hey everyone if you are taking part in this years ride and have been thinking about the benefits of joining and being part of a team, Riders for Ryders is more than happy to have you join us. All you need to do is call the ride office 1-888-771-2453 and have them transfer you to the team. Then I'll send you a w...	jimibrockett	0	1123	Feb 21, 2011 by jimibrockett
	Loner in Langley (Preview) Hello , I am from Langley and this is my first year in the ride to Seattle. I would be interested in meeting up with other riders. Right now tho my biggest hurdle is that I work afternoon shift finishing late. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thank for listening. Shirl I can also be reached at s_mc...	4_u_2	1	1457	Feb 21, 2011 by jimibrockett
	Any teams out there looking for a another team member? (Preview) Hello All, I'm an Albertan bound for BC to do the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer. Any teams out there willing to let me join them? I figure it would be more fun to do with a team/group and make a few new friends along the way. I did the ride with a team in Alberta in 2009 and had a spectacular time, managed to blow my go...	drvin23	1	1181	Feb 21, 2011 by jimibrockett
	2011 Vintage / LowSpeed team? (Preview) Last year was awesome and I did it on a modern bike, but for 2011 I'd like to do it on a my 50 year old Raleigh. I saw a number of riders out there with older bikes and I'd like to start a team for people riding vintage bikes and generally bikes with fewer than 5 speeds or more than 20 years. I'm recruiting a frie...	Bageldonut	3	1423	Feb 11, 2011 by Bageldonut
	Donation Matching donation matching (Preview) I have a donor whose company matches donations. Is there a form on the site somewhere that I can give him?	terrij48	2	1791	Feb 10, 2011 by terrij48
	wrist bands (Preview) Yeah! i received my package yesterday. In my kit was to be a commemorative wristband. So sad to say there wasn't. Do you think there will be some when we get our shirts at a riding orientations?	mitsha	0	1238	Feb 4, 2011 by mitsha
	Participant Center Help - Joining a team? (Preview) Hi Looking for someone who knows the steps (if its possible) to have an individual rider who has already signed up for the Ride to join a team. Anyone out there able to help with this? Thanks! Doug	dougj	2	1232	Jan 28, 2011 by dougj
	Adjusting Front Derailleur (Preview) So the question that I had was is adjusting the front derailleur on a road bike worth the challenge if I only have one season of cycling underneath my belt? Or should I make an appointment with my friends at the local bike shop to get it adjusted?	khunter	2	1221	Jan 26, 2011 by dougj
	BC 2011: Seattle or Enbridge or what? (Preview) So, where's is the 2011 ride going to take us? In previous years, it was about 300kms to just outside of Seattle. Now I see branding on the va11 site showing the Enbridge brand, which I thought was Alberta. Was sort of counting on the same route, as this year I'm going to ride a 60lb monster.	Bageldonut	3	1601	Jan 20, 2011 by Greg Bo
	Riders From Chilliwack (Preview) Hey, I was just wondering if there were any riders from chilliwack or near chilliwack? :) Looking for someone to train with :)	Elizabeth-wark	3	1212	Jan 14, 2011 by jana
	Fundraising Dance and Silent Auction (Preview) Team Gun's 'N Hoses is holding a fundraiser Dance and Silent Auction Saturday Nov. 6, Prospect Lake Hall, Victoria. Featuring the music of Cold Sweat, with lots of silent auction items to bid on, doors at 8pm. Tickets just $10 ea. free shuttle van to Uptown Centre. Come out and support our ride. Co...	ronlaroy	0	1165	Oct 25, 2010 by ronlaroy
	What percentage of the donations go to the actual research? (Preview) My concern is, who keeps the CEOs and upper management accountable for their spending? What percantage is spend on the actual research? I fear a runaway of money coming in, will cause salaries to increase which would mean in turn less money to where the donators actually want it to go. Please show me...	Sikke	1	1300	Oct 11, 2010 by Anna
	Ride Photos/Video (Preview) I am wondering if the video of the riders streaming through the finish line will be available? There are a lot of folks who would love to see that - including me!	virtualquilter	3	1159	Jun 28, 2010 by sherie
	Thanks to the medical team (Preview) Just wanted to thank the people who manned the medical tent. I woke up Day 2 with a bad knee problem - and dropped in to the medical tent EARLY Sunday morning knowing they could do nothing for me and my ride would be over in a few hours. BUT! A lady with dark hair wrapped my knee and I made it to the finish line in...	virtualquilter	0	968	Jun 27, 2010 by virtualquilter
	What a weekend!! (Preview) Wow what an awesome weekend! A huge thank you to all the crew, medical team, voluteers, family and friends that came out to support us. You guys were amazing!! I had such a great weekend and I can't wait to see y'all next year, Tristie	Twizzle	0	947	Jun 21, 2010 by Twizzle
	Someone to ride with Tomorrow (Preview) So far im riding solo. Any other people riding a mountain bike need someone to ride with? Im 23 lemme know.	bigrd87	0	862	Jun 18, 2010 by bigrd87
	bus ride home (Preview) hi there, can anyone direct me to information on the ride home? i remember seeing something a long time ago about buses, but i can't find a single item about them anywhere. i am doubtful they would leave us stranded, but we aren't booked on anything, to my knowledge, and i need to let my ride know when to p...	watiekilson	0	974	Jun 18, 2010 by watiekilson
	jersey swap (Preview) Hi, Does anyone want to swap jerseys? I have a small and I'd like an extra-small. If you ordered an extra small and it's too small, respond here and we can arrange some kind of swap! Theresa Putkey	tputkey	6	1043	Jun 18, 2010 by tputkey
	*I NEED A RIDE TO THE STARTING LINE! PLEASE :D** (Preview) Hey everyone I very much am in need of a ride to the Guilford Mall the morning of the ride. I will happily pay gas or whatever to make things good and fair. I am located near the Naniamo St. Skytrain station. If this is on your route i would very much apperciate the help in getting there. My phone number is 778...	ujza	0	1150	Jun 18, 2010 by ujza
	Luggage (Preview) I don't have a big duffel bag to stuff my sleeping bag and my pad in. Could I put all these items together in one, for example, garbage bag? So all is still packed in one bag, or how does everyone do this??	roadrunner	2	962	Jun 18, 2010 by Aimee
	riding with a pannier (Preview) What are people's views on carrying a rear pannier on the ride? I ride a hybrid with a rear rack, and was thinking of putting some gear in a pannier for the ride. But watching last year's videos on youtube, very few of the riders carried a pannier...	andydunn	2	1009	Jun 18, 2010 by Aimee
	Route Details (Preview) Does anyone have any idea when we'll get some details on the route? I know there is the You Tube thing floating around, but something more specific/clear would be helpful. I was hoping we would hear something before the day of the ride.	dipper	6	1424	Jun 18, 2010 by erniek
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