Sponsored by the Des Moines Register. RAGBRAI is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa. It is the “oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world.”
RAGBRAI XLII takes place from July 20-26, 2014. Cyclists from all 50 states, as well as many foreign countries, will ride 406.6 miles from Iowa’s western border on the Missouri River to the eastern border on the Mississippi River. Participants will receive a warm welcome from communities along the route, eight of which will serve as “host” communities for overnight stays.
How to Bike For Good
We’d love to have you join us on RAGBRAI to raise funds in support of the young women and children in Uganda — simply follow the directions below to set up your own fundraising page using our HobNob tool. Then, just let your friends and family know what you’re up to and invite them to support your efforts to Bike for Good right there on your web page.
Just 3 Main Steps:
- Create your profile and register for RAGBRAI
- Create your own fundraising page on activegiving.com
- Invite your friends to support you and ChildVoice
Here’s what you do step-by-step:
Go to https://entries.ragbrai.com.
Create Profile:
- Click on “Registration” under the RAGBRAI green and blue header on RAGBRAI homepage
- Click on “Complete an entry form online”
- You will be on a page with “3 easy steps to enter RAGBRAI.” Click on “get started by creating your profile” at the bottom of the page
- Create profile. Enter “desired login name” and “desired password” and retype password exactly. (This will be your username and password. They are case sensitive. Use this username and password to access your RAGBRAI registration.)
- Enter your “email address” and retype it exactly. (We will be sending you automatic emails about your registration and RAGBRAI updates.)
- Enter your “birthdate”: month, day, and year. Be sure you enter the correct year. Enter your “name”: salutation, first name and last name. (This will become your unique id.)
- Click “submit” at the bottom of the page.
Ride Information:
- Click on “find a group to join” under “group options.” The group contact must know that you are joining the group.
- Enter “CVI”. Click on “find groups.”
- Find “CVI” on list and click on “join this group now.”
- This will take you to the “group home” page. Your name will be highlighted.
- You will be on the “entry form”. Enter your “Personal Information.” Check your entry to be sure that everything is correct. If correct then click on “confirm entry” at the bottom of the page.
- Your “electronic online waiver” will come up for you to fill out. Click on “submit entry” at the bottom of the page. This will submit your registration and waiver.
- You’re almost finished!
- Go to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/h7si8f/event/49212/
Payment:
- Choose “week-long” or “daily” rider, enter your quantity and click “Add to Cart.” **Daily riders: you must choose of your preferred riding days individually. For example, choose “Friday” from the dropdown menu, enter “1″ as the quantity and click “Add to Cart.” Then choose your next day and follow the same steps.
- If you wish to have transportation throughout the ride, enter your quantity and click “Add to Cart.”
- Custom ChildVoice Jerseys will also be available for purchase. If you are interested, choose your size and quantity and click “Add to Cart.”
YOU’RE REGISTERED FOR RAGBRAI!
Now for the fun part…inviting others to support you!
- To create your own fundraising page, go to https://secure.qgiv.com/hobnob/event/31370
- Select the “Register” button and sign up to create your own page.
- Share the page with your friends and family and invite them to support you on this journey
Whew! All done. Congratulations and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your support to help the young women and children in Uganda. You’re helping to bring hope and a future to their lives.
Find out more about who we are and what we do and read our blog to see the stories of those we serve, the volunteers who give selflessly, and the staff dedicated to the children and program’s success.
