FAQ

The Ride to End ALZ New England is a fully supported, one-day fundraising event on the beach with 14 miles of coastal riding. Riders can choose between 100, 62, or 30 miles routes or ride with us virtually in their communites! With each mile, participants will fuel cutting-edge research targeted to change the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias.

The Ride to End ALZ New England takes place on Saturday, June 1, 2024 and starts and ends at Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, New Hampshire.

No! We have a variety of routes to accommodate your experience level!

Yes. All riders must cross the finish line by 3:00 PM or you will be swept forward by one of our SAG vehicles.

You must be 18 years or older to participate as an in-person rider. If you are under 18 years of age, you can register and participate as a virtual rider or join us as a volunteer!

Click the "Register" button in the upper right hand corner of the page. You can register as an individual, join a team, or start your own team. Pick a route to ride - 100, 62, or 30 miles and if you can't join us in person at Hampton Beach, you can ride with us virtually! All registered riders receive their own fundraising webpage to personalize to share with family and friends who wish to donate!

Forming a Ride team is easy! Click the "Register" button in the upper right hand corner of the page, let us know if you've participated in an Alzheimer's Association event before, then click "Start a Team". If you are a returning participant, log in with your username and password, then choose to start a team. You will automatically become the Team Captain for the team you create. Next, ask your friends, family, and coworkers to join your team and the fight against Alzheimer's.

Team captains are the heart of our events! As a team captain, you recruit your team of family, friends and coworkers, help them fundraise, keep them motivated, and have fun fighting for a great cause in the process. You will also have access to a team fundraising web page and numerous tools to make your team a success.

YES!!! Volunteers are critical to our success and we have great volunteer opportunities for everyone! Join us as a Ride day volunteer and/or join one of our amazing Volunteer Committees. Visit our Volunteer Page for additional information.

The Ride to End ALZ New England is a rain or shine event, so please dress accordingly. In the case of thunder and lightening we have a commnunication system in place ans SAG vehicles will be avaiable to pick you up if needed.

90% of the funds you raised go directly towards research for treatments and a cure, while the remaining 10% support our full mission.

Yes, there is a $50 registration fee for each in-person rider and a $25 registration fee for virtual riders. We often share discount codes on social media so join our Facebook group so you don't miss out! The registration fee is tax deductible and counts as a self donation toward your fundraising minimum and fundraising goal!

Each in-person rider is responsible for raising a minimum of $500 to participate in the Ride. All in-person riders will receive an official 2024 Ride to End ALZ New England jersey, finisher's medal, bib number, pre-Ride light breakfast, post-Ride beach bash, and more! There will be opportunities to earn additional gear and prizes with increased fundraising. Please note that there is no fundraising commitment for virtual participants or volunteers, however we highly encourage you to set up a personal fundraising webpage and ask for donations! Virtual riders have the opportunity to earn the full cycling kit too. 90% of the funds you raise will go directly to Alzheimer's and dementia research!

Each in-person rider is individually responsible for raising a $500 minimum by the final fundraising deadline of June 30, 2024. At that time, if you have not reached the $500 minimum, your credit card on file will be charged for the remaining balance. 

Donations can be made by check, online via credit card, PayPal, or through a donor-advised fund. If you are donating through a donor-advised fund, please contact Anna Davidoff, Manager, Ride to End ALZ New England, at aydavidoff@alz.org.

Yes! If your employer has a matching gift program you can submit for a match gift that will be credited toward your total fundraising. To find out if your employer matches donations made to the Alzheimer's Association, please visit http://www.matchinggifts.com/alz/ and enter the company name. Please note that the donor is responsible for following up with their employer to apply for the matching funds, according to the company's policy.

When applying for the matching funds to be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, please specify that you would like your donation credited to Ride to End ALZ New England, as well as the name of the rider who should receive the credit. Please notify Staff Partner, Anna Davidoff, at aydavidoff@alz.org once your match gift is approved so we can ensure it is credited accordingly once received. Please note that matching funds can take weeks or months to process and appear on our website.

Yes! All gifts made via a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) will be credited toward your total fundraising. Those making gifts via a DAF should indicate that their gift should be allocated to the Ride to End ALZ New England and should include the name of the rider who should receive the credit. Anyone making a gift via a DAF should also notify Staff Partner, Anna Davidoff, at aydavidoff@alz.org for tracking purposes so we can ensure your fundraising page is credited accordingly.Please note that gifts made via a DAF can take weeks or months to process and appear on our website.

We do not allow team donations, however, all donations made to individual participants will be reflected in the overall team fundraising total.

All registered in-person riders receive a jersey to wear on Ride day as a part of their $500 minimum. Virtual riders must raise $500 by March 25th to receive a jersey by June. Register before March 25th to have your choice of jersey style, after March 25th riders receive a unisex club cut jersey.

Yes! If you would prefer not to receive a jersey or other incentive prizes you have the ability to decline it. Please note, this cost savings does not count as a donation and will not be credited on your personal fundraising page.

The Ride mobile app helps keep your fundraising fully supported, on and off the bike. You can edit your page, share updates with your friends, fundraise on-the-go and track your progress. Plus, you can track your training activity by engaging in Motion Challenges and learn more about our mission to end Alzheimer's. You can download the app from the App Store, or Google Play.

Log into your personal fundraising website and check out the resources page within your Ride Hub!

Riders are able to choose from multiple distance options - 100 miles, 62 miles, or 30 miles. Visit our Routes page to find the course that's right for you! If you are unable to join us at Hampton Beach State Park on Ride day, you can always ride with us virtually!

For more information about our routes and to download cue sheets, please visit our Routes page.

Large directional signs will be staked in the ground at all intersections. Each of the 3 distances will be clearly marked on the roads with bright signage. We recommend downloading the "Ride with GPS" app on your smartphone. Free cue sheets and maps for each course are available, search for "Ride to End ALZ New England". For a small fee you can get turn by turn navigation for the course of your choice as well. (This is a great app that we highly recommend!) Multiple Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles with radio operators will be on the courses at all times, be on the lookout for them. If you get lost, call the emergency number on the wristband provided, we will find you and get you back on course.

Our Ride is a fully supported event! You can expect:
- Medical support
- Bike tech support
- Free downloadable cue sheets and maps for each course on Ride with GPS (for a small fee you can get turn by turn navigation for the course of your choice as well)
- Multiple Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles on all courses with radio operators
- A wristband with emergency contact information should you get lost - we'll find you and get you back on course
- Pit stops with water, Gatorade, fruit, energy bars, sandwiches, sweet and salty snacks, porta-potties, bike racks, and much more!

To learn more about the schedule leading up to the Ride and on Ride day please see The Experience page

Yes! When you return from your ride please stay and join us for a BBQ lunch and a drink at our Beer Tent all while enjoying live music on the beach!

There are SAG vehicles covering the route from start to finish, monitoring your progress, and ensuring your safety. You will also be issued a wristband with an emergency phone number to call if you need help.

There will not be a bag check available as the parking lot is right next to the start/finish line. We encourage riders to leave their clothes and personal belongings in their locked cars.

YES!!! If you or your friend plans on registering the day of the Ride, please arrive one hour ahead of the appropriate start time in order to park, register, and get to the start line on time!

Yes. If you need to change your distance, you can do so up until the day of the Ride. Please arrive one hour before your distance start time to change your route.

If you need to cancel your participation or switch from an in-person rider to a virtual rider it must be done, in writing to Anna Davidoff at aydavidoff@alz.org, by May 15, 2024 to have the fundraising minimum of $500 waived. After this date, you will be responsible for the fundraising minimum even if you cancel your participation as an in-person rider.

Yes. We have bike techs available at the start of each course if your bike needs a quick fix or adjustment. Please prepare your bike in advance and show up road ready! Bike techs will also be available at Pit Stops.

There is ample on-site parking adjacent to the start/finish area where we will have parking volunteers to direct you.

Yes there are restrooms and on-site showers where you can wash up and change. Feel free to bring a bathing suit and take a refreshing dip in the ocean too!

You will need a valid ID in order to receive a beer ticket and redeem your beer. Absolutely no exceptions will be made per state law. Please ensure you have your ID on you at the Beer Tent.

Do not hesitate to reach out to Anna Davidoff, Manager, Ride to End ALZ New England aydavidoff@alz.org 617.393.2047