Hazon Rides are one of the largest sources of support for the Jewish Environmental Movement.  Learn more about how your fundraising makes a difference.

Registration fee includes:

Participant Type	Registration Fee	Fundraising Minimum
Riders	* Rider fees increase on July 1
Adult Rider – Includes tent or dorm accommodations at Isabella Freedman for three nights.	$300*	$1200
Young Adult Rider(ages 21-30) Second Family Members – Must be registering with an Adult Rider	$300*	$1000
Youth Rider (12-20)	$250*	$800
Two-Parent Plan – Parents with young children split cycling and childcare duties	$325 each*	$700 each
One Day Ride on Monday - 60 miles from Pawling to Manhattan. Those who wish to come for Shabbat and ride Sunday only should register as regular riders.	$50	$500
Crew
Avodah Crew	$225	$180
Adult Ruach Crew	$325	none
Child Ruach Crew (ages 5-17) - must be accompanied by an adult guardian	$180	none
Shabbat Only
Adult Shabbat Only (can include Sunday night for additional $75)	$399	If riding Sunday only, register as a full rider, not Shabbat only
Child Shabbat Only	$225
Under-4 Toddlers and Infants	free
Housing Upgrade
Our standard registration includes tent or dorm accommodations at Isabella Freedman. All participants can choose to upgrade their accommodations to a cabin. To upgrade a family, all adults must select this option, and we will automatically upgrade children with no extra cost.
Full weekend upgrade (indoor accommodations in shared cabins, double occupancy)	$60 for three nights

Fundraising Minimum

You must reach your minimum fundraising requirement by August 24, 2012, although fundraising continues until October 31, 2012.  If you have not yet reached your minimum by August 24 (one week before the ride), we will charge the credit card that you used at registration to make up the balance.  After this date, you can continue to fundraise and either earn incentives for surpassing your goal, or opt to have the charges on your credit card reversed to reflect the late fundraising.

Costs & Benefits:

The NY Ride weekend costs Hazon about $500 per person. This includes meals, lodging, transportation, luggage transfer, snacks, bike and medical support and a weekend filled with programming. The participant registration fee does not cover that full cost, with the balance being covered by 20% of rider fundraising.

Like you, we want as much money as possible to go to the cause. You could just write a check to support Hazon and our partners, but the bike ride has many advantages that cannot be calculated financially. Through the Ride you are raising awareness, cultivating future riders and helping to build the Hazon community.

If you would like more of your fundraising to go towards the cause, we encourage you to sponsor yourself right on the registration form to help cover these costs. If you choose to do that, we encourage you to tell your donors that you covered your own participation with a personal donation. This act shows that you are serious about supporting your ride financially as well as physically. The registration fee is non-refundable and not tax-deductible, but any donations above the registration fee are acknowledged as contributions.

Fundraising:

Fundraising can seem like a challenge if you have never done it before. We believe you can achieve your fundraising goals just like you can achieve the mileage goal. Many riders from previous rides have told us over and over again, “It was easy.” “Fundraising can be fun.” “I reached my goal and even exceeded my goal.” “People were happy to contribute to my goal.” The NY Ride leadership and Hazon staff are committed to helping you achieve your fundraising goals.

You will receive a fundraising pack after you register that includes tips on how to get started, whom to ask, information about where the money goes that you can share with your donors, and sample fundraising letters. We are happy to answer questions, coach you through personal solicitations and even read your fundraising letters before you send them out.

Additional Costs and Fees:

We organize bus and bike transportation to the retreat location for a small additional fee. We also may have bike rentals available. You have the opportunity to pay the additional fees on a logistics form which is emailed out before the ride. We also hope to have Hazon apparel and other merchandise for sale at the ride.

Cancellations:

When you register for our programs we are counting on your participation and plan accordingly, and therefore the registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel before August 10th, you are not responsible for your fundraising minimum. If you cancel between August 11-24th, we hold you to a $500 fundraising level to help cover costs. If you cancel in the week before the Ride, we will hold you $800. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving early. Please note that donations are non-refundable and non-transferable.