Frequently Asked Questions
2017
Questions on the day of the ride? Call 403-598-4553
Q: How do I register for the Berry Architecture Community Wellness
Ride?
A: All riders must complete a registration form. We prefer that people
register on-line
here. If on-line registration is not possible for
you, please call Angela Darbel or Melissa Brilz at 403-342-2266. The
registration deadline is August 14. Riders under the age of 18 must have
the written consent of a parent or guardian and must be accompanied by
an adult on the ride.
Q: Is there a registration fee for the ride?
A: The registration fee for the ride is $25. The registration fee is due
at the time you register.
Q: What is the minimum amount of donations
people must raise to participate?
A: The minimum needed for riders participating in the 10 km and 25 km
routes is $100. The minimum needed for riders participating in the 50 km
and 100 km routes is $200.
Q: When are the donations/pledges due?
A: The money is due the morning of the ride, unless other
arrangements have been made in advance.
Download
PDF of Pledge Sheet.
Q: Can people donate in support of a rider on-line?
A: Yes, you can donate for a registered rider by
typing in the rider's name and entering the financial
information here.
Q: What happens if the weather doesn't cooperate?
A: There is an alternate route wholly within the City of Red Deer if
inclement weather makes the rural route unsafe. There is no rain date
for the event.
Q: I see that there are four different length rides. Do we have to meet at four different places before the ride?
A: No, all riders meet at the office of
Registration times will be staggered throughout the morning depending on the length
of the ride. Times will be announced shortly.
Q: Are there maps?
A: There are maps showing the ride in different ways. There is also a street details map for the location of Berry Architecture.
Google Map Showing Location of Berry Architecture
5218 50th Avenue
25 km: Ride begins at Berry Architecture and takes place along the river to Mackenzie Trails, up through Garden Heights to 67th Street, back along the river all the way through Bower Ponds and Heritage Ranch and finishing at Berry Architecture.
Both the 50 and 100 K routes go to Delburne. We will provide transport from Delburne back to Berry Architecture for people (and their bicycles) cycling 50 k. The 100 K route returns to Berry Architecture from Delburne.
Q: So, do we end at different places? How do we get back to Red Deer?
A: All riders will end their portions of the ride at Berry
Architecture where we will be having a post event BBQ and celebration.
Q: What happens if my bike breaks down or I can't complete
the ride?
A: We've got that covered. We have volunteers and support
vehicles available throughout the event. People unable to complete the
even will be transported back to the Berry Architecture Wellness Ride
headquarters. And yes, we'll take your bike, too.
Q: Will there be food? Prizes?
A: Breakfast and refreshments will be provided the morning of the event. Snacks and
beverages will be provided along the routes. We have prizes available for
cyclists completing tall distances. Prizes will be awarded at the post
event BBQ at Berry Architecture.
Q: Are donations tax deductible?
A:Yes, donations over $20 are tax deductible. People making their
donations on line will get their receipts when they make the donation.
Receipts for donations made in other ways will be issued after the
sponsorship sheets have been processed.
Q: What does the money raised through the ride do?
A: The money raised supports the programs and
services provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association and the
Central Alberta Brain Injury Society. For more information, please see
their websites: CABIS website,
CMHA website.
Q: Can my business or organization become a ride sponsor?
A: Yes! For the past eight years, Berry Architecture has been the
Wellness Ride's major sponsor. Other members of the business community
in Central Alberta generously support this event.
We are always delighted to have more sponsors, however some of our promotional material may not include your information if you sign-on after it has gone to the printers. We are also always on the lookout for prizes for ride participants.
Contact us for more information or click here to download a sponsorship package.