General Discussion - The British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer

andydunn · andydunn

Hi I've been trying to contact the organisers on the 1-888 number, but everyone else has the same idea... Dissemination of info hasn't exactly been their strong point so far. I have a couple of questions that somebody out there might be able to answer. I think I've registered for a bus back from the fini...

SeaSeaRider · SeaSeaRider

Does anyone have an extra seat in their car that I could use? I'm a car-free person and will be staying at the Surrey Sheraton, but don't have a way of getting there (other than the bus, which will be a bit of a challenge with my gear and my bike, not to mention the 2 hours it will take to get from the ferry to t...

elorenz · elorenz

Hi Ladies -For Friday night I have a room booked with two queen beds at the Sheraton Guilford Hotel across the street from where we start the ride. I have it at the discounted rate of $129 + tax. Does anyone want to share with me? Elizabeth Lorenz in Nanaimo250-753-2001

dgipson · dgipson

My family wants to come out and cheer me on. Does anyone know where the cheering stations are? Hard to cheer if we don't know the route. David

CLINT · CLINT

LOOKING FOR A RIDE FROM pRIOR AND HEATLEY AREA TO OPENING CEROMONIES. SHARE GAS EXPENSES OR BUY CAPPUCCINO'S! THANKS!

Beerslinger · Beerslinger

Hello. Need some last minute help. I'm from up in Alert Bay on Vancouver Island. My vehicle has died and I'm needing a way to get to Vancouver. I can get a ride south as far as Buckley Bay, on so if anyone from Campbell River - Courtenay is headding down for the ride, and is able to give me a lift, tha...

frankmackleston · frankmackleston

What is the best food to eat both before the ride as well as after?

BrentJ · BrentJ

I am extremely disappointed in the Ride Jersey. One thing I do not think the RTCC organizers took into account in switching suppliers is that Sugoi clothing is well known for making bike clothing that fits small compared to other suppliers. I understand that last year's jersey's fit on the larger siz...

hsw216 · hsw216

getting ready.

botgirl · botgirl

Learned yesterday BC Ferries is not sponsoring so no free rides for us on the way back to the Island. Boooo!! Maybe if enough people wrote and asked for it???

Beerslinger · Beerslinger

Just wondering if there's any other BC Ferries employees who are interested in forming up a team for the event.

eilanne · eilanne

FINALE FUND RAISER... for...Georgina & Victoria SATURDAY,JUNE 5th 2010 DEWDNEY PUB / CHURCH OF THE BLUES @ DEROCHE 6-8 PM, LIVE BAND TO FOLLOW BURGER n' BREW $15, 50/50 DRAW, SILENT AUCTION, TOONIE TOSS, MEAT DRAW

rebeccabt · rebeccabt

Hiya PABC members cum Riders, Let's gather at the medical tent on Saturday, June 19 evening to get a group shot of all we physio folks riding to raise funds to conquer cancer. Who's in?

Anina · Anina

Team Urban Yarns is having a silent auction at our 4437 West 10th Ave in Point Grey at Urban Yarns. There is a great list of donated items including brunch at "Provence", a bike from the "Bike Gallery" , great wines , lots of lovely knitting things and over 50 items donated from fe...

Jen H · Jen H

Hello! I'm hosting a burger n' beer fundraiser at Doolin's (654 Nelson St) this Friday night, May 28th. Tickets are $15 (which includes your burger and beer). Please feel free to invite anyone and everyone! Email me if asap if you'd like tickets: jen@mirabelle.ca Hope to see you there! Here's th...

Aimee · Aimee

Hi guys, I did the ride last year and found the group rides with lots of different exp. levels to be very helpful in my training. I was novice, first time on a bike since I was a kid and these rides with others helped me increase my confidence and skill level as well they introduced me to the people I ended up...

mdjackdon · mdjackdon

Hello everyone! My team is holding a fundraiser pub night at Shark Club, in downtown Vancouver, on June 4th. All are welcome to come, tickets are $15, you get a free beer and cover before 10 pm- tickets have to be sold in advance, so pelase contact me if you'd like to come! There will be door prized, silent...

jerryscrusaders · jerryscrusaders

A friendly reminder that we are holding a Pub Night at Taylor's Crossing Pub in North Vancouver in support of RTCC team Jerry's Crusaders. Tickets are only $20, which gets you a burger and a beer, in addition to helping a great cause. Tickets will be sold at the door. There will also be a 50-50 draw and...

roonebri · roonebri

We are holding a Pub Night at Taylor's Crossing Pub in North Vancouver in support of Jerry's Crusaders Ride to Conquer Cancer team. Tickets are twenty bucks, which are good for a burger and a beer, and they will be sold at the door. There will also be a 50-50 draw and a silent auction. If you live in the...

roadrunner · roadrunner

How long/or dificult is it to cross the border with passport and PR card? Anything I can do to prepare to speed up process? What is this Nexus card?

botgirl · botgirl

Check out this concert benefiting the Nanaimo Rides fundraising for the Ride To Conquer Cancer. Tickets are on sale now Braeden Marshal perform at the Ride To Conquer Cancer... - Eventbriteride2conquercancer.eventbrite.com Scandal Records presents Braeden Marshal perform at the Ride To Conq...

BGGRABBER · BGGRABBER

The Draggin' Riders are hosting a bowling fund raiser at the Town 'N Country Bowl, 745 S.E. Marine Drive, Vancouver, part of the Airport Inn Hotel. When: May 30, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. What: $30 gets you 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, one beverage (beer for adults, pop for kids) and one slice of p...

roadrunner · roadrunner

Is there a good cycling map ? I have tried mapmyride, which is great to set out a route but I would like to find the backroads, not the highways or freeways. I am planning to ride from Coquitlam to Chilliwack next Sunday.

BrentJ · BrentJ

Does anyone know how many riders was the limit before they closed registration? Just trying to get a sense of how much bigger this year's ride is compared to last.

eilanne · eilanne

Searched everywhere this evening for hotels/motels in Mt. Vernon area for Ride...... This was after receiving my event guide today finally knowing where we are going to be... I have family with me and not really a camper..... EVERYTHING IS BOOKED SOLID. Any suggestions Cancer Committee or otherw...

hmack · hmack

We've got BIKE, Jackfruit, Phil and Co., and One Hand High lined up for the evening. This is going to be an AWESOME show. Tickets are $15 at the door. All of the proceeds from the tickets go directly to the BC Cancer Agency. Doors at 7:30. Tunes start at 8pm. Check out the talent! One Hand High: http://www...

BrentJ · BrentJ

I heard from some people that there is a store at the camp? or finish line? where you can buy souvenire items including ride jerseys etc. Does anyone know about this? I made it to the Ambassador level so will be getting a different version of the Ride jersey but was wanting to have the original version a...

Aimee · Aimee

http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/community/93233939.html

ShawnC · ShawnC

Hi everyone, my sister and I are apart of Team FINN and are having a Beer and Burger night at Cross Roads Bar and Grill in Colwood on May 6th. Tickets are priced as follows 19 and over is $20 and under 19 $15. That is right an all ages place. We are having a 50/50 a silent auction and more. If you want ticke...

sherie · sherie

Musical groups Route 66, Ronda Rozon & Company and Diamond Eagle take to the stage at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6725 Eustace Rd in Sooke on June 5th. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm. There will be a silent auction plus 50/50 draws. See attached concert poster for further details. -- E...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Info about buses and pre-screening at the border (Preview) Hi I've been trying to contact the organisers on the 1-888 number, but everyone else has the same idea... Dissemination of info hasn't exactly been their strong point so far. I have a couple of questions that somebody out there might be able to answer. I think I've registered for a bus back from the fini...	andydunn	3	932	Jun 18, 2010 by Gollum
	RIDE from Victoria area to Surrey - Friday June 18th (Preview) Does anyone have an extra seat in their car that I could use? I'm a car-free person and will be staying at the Surrey Sheraton, but don't have a way of getting there (other than the bus, which will be a bit of a challenge with my gear and my bike, not to mention the 2 hours it will take to get from the ferry to t...	SeaSeaRider	1	889	Jun 17, 2010 by jane
	Female wanted to share hotel room in Surrey (Preview) Hi Ladies -For Friday night I have a room booked with two queen beds at the Sheraton Guilford Hotel across the street from where we start the ride. I have it at the discounted rate of $129 + tax. Does anyone want to share with me? Elizabeth Lorenz in Nanaimo250-753-2001	elorenz	0	820	Jun 16, 2010 by elorenz
	Cheering locations (Preview) My family wants to come out and cheer me on. Does anyone know where the cheering stations are? Hard to cheer if we don't know the route. David	dgipson	1	828	Jun 16, 2010 by Twizzle
	RIDE FROM VANCOUVER TO OPENING CEROMONIES (Preview) LOOKING FOR A RIDE FROM pRIOR AND HEATLEY AREA TO OPENING CEROMONIES. SHARE GAS EXPENSES OR BUY CAPPUCCINO'S! THANKS!	CLINT	0	823	Jun 14, 2010 by CLINT
	Anyone in the Campbell River - Courtney area able to offer a ride? Car died. (Preview) Hello. Need some last minute help. I'm from up in Alert Bay on Vancouver Island. My vehicle has died and I'm needing a way to get to Vancouver. I can get a ride south as far as Buckley Bay, on so if anyone from Campbell River - Courtenay is headding down for the ride, and is able to give me a lift, tha...	Beerslinger	0	816	Jun 14, 2010 by Beerslinger
	Best foods to eat prior/post ride (Preview) What is the best food to eat both before the ride as well as after?	frankmackleston	4	1041	Jun 13, 2010 by Karen
	Ride Jerseys (Preview) I am extremely disappointed in the Ride Jersey. One thing I do not think the RTCC organizers took into account in switching suppliers is that Sugoi clothing is well known for making bike clothing that fits small compared to other suppliers. I understand that last year's jersey's fit on the larger siz...	BrentJ	24	1837	Jun 11, 2010 by JulieR
	Is there a suggested packing list anywhere? (Preview) getting ready.	hsw216	5	975	Jun 10, 2010 by bigm
	no free ferries (Preview) Learned yesterday BC Ferries is not sponsoring so no free rides for us on the way back to the Island. Boooo!! Maybe if enough people wrote and asked for it???	botgirl	3	715	Jun 3, 2010 by ShawnC
	BC Ferries team? (Preview) Just wondering if there's any other BC Ferries employees who are interested in forming up a team for the event.	Beerslinger	4	813	Jun 3, 2010 by Beerslinger
	FINALE FUND RAISER.....Bring out your Dancin' Shoes !!!! (Preview) FINALE FUND RAISER... for...Georgina & Victoria SATURDAY,JUNE 5th 2010 DEWDNEY PUB / CHURCH OF THE BLUES @ DEROCHE 6-8 PM, LIVE BAND TO FOLLOW BURGER n' BREW $15, 50/50 DRAW, SILENT AUCTION, TOONIE TOSS, MEAT DRAW	eilanne	0	613	May 31, 2010 by eilanne
	Calling all Physios physiotherapist (Preview) Hiya PABC members cum Riders, Let's gather at the medical tent on Saturday, June 19 evening to get a group shot of all we physio folks riding to raise funds to conquer cancer. Who's in?	rebeccabt	0	674	May 28, 2010 by rebeccabt
	Silent Auction Fundraiser (Preview) Team Urban Yarns is having a silent auction at our 4437 West 10th Ave in Point Grey at Urban Yarns. There is a great list of donated items including brunch at "Provence", a bike from the "Bike Gallery" , great wines , lots of lovely knitting things and over 50 items donated from fe...	Anina	0	584	May 26, 2010 by Anina
	Burger n' Beer Fundraiser - Doolins Irish Pub, Friday May 28 / Tickets $15 (Preview) Hello! I'm hosting a burger n' beer fundraiser at Doolin's (654 Nelson St) this Friday night, May 28th. Tickets are $15 (which includes your burger and beer). Please feel free to invite anyone and everyone! Email me if asap if you'd like tickets: jen@mirabelle.ca Hope to see you there! Here's th...	Jen H	0	656	May 25, 2010 by Jen H
	Open Invite to Riders - training rides (Preview) Hi guys, I did the ride last year and found the group rides with lots of different exp. levels to be very helpful in my training. I was novice, first time on a bike since I was a kid and these rides with others helped me increase my confidence and skill level as well they introduced me to the people I ended up...	Aimee	4	910	May 21, 2010 by Aimee
	Pub Night Fundraiser- Shark Club, Free Beer! Tickets $15- June 4 (Preview) Hello everyone! My team is holding a fundraiser pub night at Shark Club, in downtown Vancouver, on June 4th. All are welcome to come, tickets are $15, you get a free beer and cover before 10 pm- tickets have to be sold in advance, so pelase contact me if you'd like to come! There will be door prized, silent...	mdjackdon	0	838	May 20, 2010 by mdjackdon
	REMINDER RTCC Pub Night at Taylor's Crossing Tomorrow pub night fundraiser north vancouver event taylor's crossing marine drive north shore burger and a beer jerry's crusaders (Preview) A friendly reminder that we are holding a Pub Night at Taylor's Crossing Pub in North Vancouver in support of RTCC team Jerry's Crusaders. Tickets are only $20, which gets you a burger and a beer, in addition to helping a great cause. Tickets will be sold at the door. There will also be a 50-50 draw and...	jerryscrusaders	0	1406	May 19, 2010 by jerryscrusaders
	Ride to Conquer Pub Night at Taylor's Crossing in North Van pub night fundraiser north vancouver event (Preview) We are holding a Pub Night at Taylor's Crossing Pub in North Vancouver in support of Jerry's Crusaders Ride to Conquer Cancer team. Tickets are twenty bucks, which are good for a burger and a beer, and they will be sold at the door. There will also be a 50-50 draw and a silent auction. If you live in the...	roonebri	0	1311	May 18, 2010 by roonebri
	crossing border as non-Canadian (Preview) How long/or dificult is it to cross the border with passport and PR card? Anything I can do to prepare to speed up process? What is this Nexus card?	roadrunner	5	731	May 18, 2010 by roadrunner
	upcoming event (Preview) Check out this concert benefiting the Nanaimo Rides fundraising for the Ride To Conquer Cancer. Tickets are on sale now Braeden Marshal perform at the Ride To Conquer Cancer... - Eventbriteride2conquercancer.eventbrite.com Scandal Records presents Braeden Marshal perform at the Ride To Conq...	botgirl	0	624	May 17, 2010 by botgirl
	Bowling for a Cure - May 30, 2010 (Preview) The Draggin' Riders are hosting a bowling fund raiser at the Town 'N Country Bowl, 745 S.E. Marine Drive, Vancouver, part of the Airport Inn Hotel. When: May 30, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. What: $30 gets you 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, one beverage (beer for adults, pop for kids) and one slice of p...	BGGRABBER	0	713	May 14, 2010 by BGGRABBER
	cycling map (Preview) Is there a good cycling map ? I have tried mapmyride, which is great to set out a route but I would like to find the backroads, not the highways or freeways. I am planning to ride from Coquitlam to Chilliwack next Sunday.	roadrunner	2	820	May 13, 2010 by roadrunner
	Rider Limit (Preview) Does anyone know how many riders was the limit before they closed registration? Just trying to get a sense of how much bigger this year's ride is compared to last.	BrentJ	6	748	May 12, 2010 by Jammys
	HOTELS ALL BOOKED... (Preview) Searched everywhere this evening for hotels/motels in Mt. Vernon area for Ride...... This was after receiving my event guide today finally knowing where we are going to be... I have family with me and not really a camper..... EVERYTHING IS BOOKED SOLID. Any suggestions Cancer Committee or otherw...	eilanne	3	932	May 11, 2010 by rlscholz
	Vancouver Benefit Concert!!! (Preview) We've got BIKE, Jackfruit, Phil and Co., and One Hand High lined up for the evening. This is going to be an AWESOME show. Tickets are $15 at the door. All of the proceeds from the tickets go directly to the BC Cancer Agency. Doors at 7:30. Tunes start at 8pm. Check out the talent! One Hand High: http://www...	hmack	0	647	May 10, 2010 by hmack
	General Store (Preview) I heard from some people that there is a store at the camp? or finish line? where you can buy souvenire items including ride jerseys etc. Does anyone know about this? I made it to the Ambassador level so will be getting a different version of the Ride jersey but was wanting to have the original version a...	BrentJ	1	741	May 10, 2010 by botgirl
	Fundraising Garage Sale - May 15/16 Coquitlam (Preview) http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/community/93233939.html	Aimee	0	610	May 10, 2010 by Aimee
	Victoria AREA Riders Pub Night (Preview) Hi everyone, my sister and I are apart of Team FINN and are having a Beer and Burger night at Cross Roads Bar and Grill in Colwood on May 6th. Tickets are priced as follows 19 and over is $20 and under 19 $15. That is right an all ages place. We are having a 50/50 a silent auction and more. If you want ticke...	ShawnC	2	651	May 7, 2010 by sherie
	Fundraising Concert in Sooke, June 5th. (Preview) Musical groups Route 66, Ronda Rozon & Company and Diamond Eagle take to the stage at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6725 Eustace Rd in Sooke on June 5th. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm. There will be a silent auction plus 50/50 draws. See attached concert poster for further details. -- E...	sherie	0	627	May 6, 2010 by sherie
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