Looking for some riding/fundraising buddies on the north shore - The British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer

ghoughton · Newbie

Looking for some riding/fundraising buddies on the north shore

tmilne · Newbie

hey there,

I used to live out in West Van, but I live out by UBC now. I'm 20 too, and am very interested in finding some other people to ride with that aren't too hard-core ( I'm just getting into road biking).

Anyways, I'd love to hear what your biking level is like, and if you aren't too much crazier than I am, maybe we can plan a ride sometime.

Tierney

mdjackdon · Member

Hey! I live on the North Shore as well, near the Quay. I'm defintiely into training with someone- I haven't been ona bike in awhile, so I'd classify myself as a beginner, but I'm fairly fit. We could go on a ride soemtime and see if we're near the same level?

As for fundraising, I would be happy to do a joint venture- I'm 25. One thing that works pretty well is to get a Venue, like a pub or clu downtown, and hosta pub night. Everyone pays $10-$15 for a beer (or burger and beer, whatever- work it out with the pub) and you get to keep some/all of the money from ticket sales. $10 each, invite 50 people, that's $500.

That works for family and co-workers as well. People typically don't mind forkign over $10-$15, especially if they get a beer out of it. think of somehting your friends and associates would do ANYWAYS, and then approach the venue and work out a deal. Bowling alleys do fundraiser nights... You didn't specify if you're male or female, but I plant o do a ladies spa night. If you havea friend who's an esthetician or cuts hair, perhaps they will volunteer their time for the cause to give manicures- supply a bottle of wine and a coupel snacks- and charge $25 - $50 admission for friends who want to hang out.

I haven't done this one yet, but I'm pretty sure movie theaters will allow you to rent the whole theater for a price, and sell tickets at a higher rate. Probably during day times (Saturday Matinee?).

hope that helps some. Contact me if you want to try a ride together!

ghoughton · Newbie

Thanks for the posts, I have sent the both of you messages with my contact information. As for your suggestions mdJackton thanks. Unfortunately I am a guy so manicures and peds aren't exactly my forte but, im working on maybe setting up a BBQ. However, i need a venue to do so... I can make some mean burgers and i figured most people would be willing to pay for burgers and beers so if you have any ideas of where to set maybe an outdoor BBQ or something let me know. My email is geoff_houghton@hotmail.com if you want to get in touch that way

-- Edited by ghoughton at 17:42, 2009-02-23

-- Edited by ghoughton at 22:23, 2009-03-10

NurseJenn · Member

Hey Tierney,

I live in Kits and have been out riding a lot around UBC and recently went for a ride with the Vancouver Bicycle Club which was really great. Im a female, 25yrs old and would love to meet someone to ride with! Send me an email and perhaps we can plan to meet some sunny day this week. What is your schedule like? Email me, jennifer_mcmahon5@hotmail.com