Harbor to the Bay 2010
The 2010 Harbor to the Bay Ride will take place on September 25, 2010. Registrations will begin by Mid-January at http://www.harbortothebay.org
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Henri
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Henri
COME CELEBRATE WORLD AIDS DAY WITH US!
Hi and it is with an amazing amount of gratitude and pride that I congratulate you on completing the 7th Harbor to the Bay ride. Whether you were a rider, a donor, a sponsor, or a member of the road crew, you gave of yourself and your resources to support a community that desperately needs to know that you care. The epidemic of HIV/AIDS has yet to be stemmed. But we refuse to surrender our belief that this event and others like it let our community, and the world at large, know that we will not give up until a cure is found.
We weren’t sure how the Ride would fare this year. The world is in the clutches of the worse economic crisis since the Depression. Words like “layoff, foreclosure, and bankruptcy” have found their way into our daily vocabulary. And yet, even the hardest times offer unique gifts and opportunities that cannot be properly appreciated in the midst of wealth. Unencumbered by excess, no longer distracted by frivolous diversions, it’s easier to focus on what really matters and give of those values that no money can buy – compassion, empathy, dignity, and justice.
…which is the wealth you have distributed with us this year. In whatever manner you showed up, you let our brothers and sisters with HIV/AIDS know that they can count on you. There may be sharp corners ahead as they heal in body and world recovers financially, but as long as we have each other, we will hold tight to that which is precious, and vulnerable and must be protected. We will not allow dream spoilers or naysayers, or cynics dissuade us from believing that everything’s going to be alright, once we get around the bend. But until that corner is cleared, we are here for each other, holding tight.
I believe. And because you were all there on September 12th, I know you do too.
Please remember we are still accepting donations through Friday November 20, 2009. The need has never been greater.
We also look forward to seeing you at Club Café on World AIDS Day, Tuesday December 1, 2009 when we recognize the amazing contributions you made to this year’s event and present all of your hard earned money to our wonderful beneficiaries.
Thank you
Jim Morgrage
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H2B Ride is GO!
Hey Everyone,
We know the weather outside is damp and ugly, but as of 3:50AM we are still planning to host the 2009 H2B Ride.
Check out the area weather here, at the Channel 5 WCVB/TV website. Pretty cool, huh!?
We have LOTS of experience with bad weather, and have a process to evaluate the safety of the route. If there is any indication that the weather or route makes the ride unsafe, we will cancel. But, for now, we believe the rain is passing.
Please report to Copley Square at 5AM, or Sagamore at 9AM, where up-to-the-minute details will be given.
Thanks!
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Travis
Hi – I did the ride this year and would love to see pictures..do you know what happened or where to find these pictures?
Thanks, Travis
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ericsantamaria
Safety Safety Safety!!
Here are key items to know for your safety!
• If you have an accident or need emergency assistance:
1. Call 911 immediately
2. Have a second person call 877-H2B-BIKE immediately, to notify our Emergency Crew
3. If you cannot reach both 911 and 877-H2B-BIKE, flag down a SAG Vehicle or Moving Violations Motorcycle Member. They will have radios to call for help
4. The emergency number is printed on your ID bracelet!
We will have medical teams at every pit stop, and roving the route! So, if you have an accident or are injured, let us know! Follow the protocol above, even if you’re not sure!
The Moving Violations Motor Club will be sweeping the route, and we’ll have great crew members acting as Route Guides at the tricky intersections! Look out for them, and they’ll look out for you!
Thanks to AAC’s Andi Genser, we’ll have Bike Techs at all pit stops and sweeping the trail, including out beloved Jeff DelPapa! If you have a flat, break a spoke, or your bike isn’t riding right, ask for help at any pitstop. Or, call for help and Zipcar and our SAG Team will come to your rescue!
We’ll be sharing the Cape Cod Rail Trail with the MS Challenge Walkers. So, be sure you ride carefully, and call out to other riders and walkers along the route.
We’re all out to raise money for wonderful beneficiaries, so we all need to take care of one another!!
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ericsantamaria
Our Sweet Sponsors are Hooking Us Up!
You all know that H2B is grass-roots and 100% to charity. Well, we could never make this ride as successful as it is without our fabulous sponsors! Check out what they’re doing for us!
- jetBlue is donating flight vouchers for the first 30 crew and riders who raise over $3000. Talk about a sweet deal – a free ticket on the best airline!
- Power Payment Solutions has donated all of our Visa and MasterCard processing for 2008 and 2009. Their generosity saves H2B about $10K a year in credit card fees!
- Club Café and Bayside Betsy’s are our founding angels again, as they have since day one of the Ride. They make sure we homes and comfort in both Boston and Ptown.
- You wouldn’t be reading this if it weren’t for ComputerSimple and SkyMedia. ComputerSimple truly is the backbone of H2B, and their web and data services make sure we get better every year. And, SkyMedia makes sure we look classy and professional, in every type of media
- United Liquors, Ciroc, and Tanqueray have donated many dollars and many great employees, to make sure the H2B Ride is a huge success. They’re committed to our community, and to supporting our great beneficiaries.
- Zipcar is hooking us up with SAG Vehicles this year! Look for all the great Zipcars and Zipcar employees driving around, helping you out.
- Shaw’s Supermarkets, AGAR Foods, and Relish PTown are ensuring you are well fed for the journey! Shaw’s and Relish have supported us for several years, and AGAR is a new friend (who supplies the best restaurants in Boston!)
- The Boatslip, the Cape Inn, and the Trinity Church are welcoming us with open arms! There are very few locations that can host such a wonderful crowd of people, and Boatslip and Trinity recognize how powerful a force you all are and want to make sure your journey is a great success
- Channel 5 WCVB/TV and Bay Windows have are incredibly generous in their coverage of our Ride – They give us lots of air time thanks to our beloved David Brown, and beautiful full-color ads in Boston’s best community paper.
- Bread and Roses Bakery in Ogunquit, and Bruegger’s Bagels in Boston have donated tons of great food for our Ride. There’s no better place for baked goods than Mary’s kitchen, and Bruegger’s has all the great carbs the riders need to make it to Ptown.
There are SO many others that make this ride happen, but we wanted you to be aware of the huge commitment these sponsors have made! Please, please, please, tell them how much you appreciate their support, and return the favor!
Thank you, and may we all arrive safely and joyously in PTown tomorrow!
- jetBlue is donating flight vouchers for the first 30 crew and riders who raise over $3000. Talk about a sweet deal – a free ticket on the best airline!
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ericsantamaria
H2B Ride Day Check List
Here are a few final things to remember for the 2009 H2B Ride!
• If you have an accident or need emergency assistance:
1. Call 911 immediately
2. Have a second person call 877-H2B-BIKE immediately, to notify our Emergency Crew
3. If you cannot reach both 911 and 877-H2B-BIKE, flag down a SAG Vehicle
or Moving Violations Motorcycle Member. They will have radios to call for help4. The emergency number is printed on your ID bracelet!
• All Riders and Crew are required to watch the safety video before departing, if you haven’t done so already. You can watch it online!
1. Sign in to your account at http://www.HarbortotheBay.org
2. On the right side of the screen, where you just entered your login, look for
“View the Safety Video” You must watch the entire video!• All Riders and Crew are required to receive an ID bracelet and Check In on Saturday morning, and Riders should pick up their numbers and ride jerseys on either Friday evening or Saturday morning. Learn more here: http://www.harbortothebay.net/2009/09/09/friday-check-in-for-riders/
1. Friday at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, between 4PM and 8PM:
Pick up your numbers, ID bracelet, and drop off donations, and ask us questions.2. Saturday at Trinity Church in Copley Square, at 5AM:
All Boston Riders must notify us that you’ve arrived, so we can keep track of you.
If you didn’t pick up numbers on Friday, you can do that Saturday at Copley.– OR –
3. Saturdray at Sagamore Rotary, at 9AM:
All Sagamore Riders must notify us that you’ve arrived, so we can keep track of you.
If you didn’t pick up numbers on Friday, you can do that Saturday at Sagamore.Riders:
• All Riders are required to ride with a helmet. If you do not have a helmet, you will not be allowed to ride. We want you there in one piece, even if it’s with helmet hair! :)• Riders are prohibited from using cell phones, including headsets, while in motion. If you need to make/take a call, find a safe place to stop, signal that you’re stopping, dismount, and then make/take your call.
• If you have lights for your bike, be sure to bring them – the sun may go down before our final ride in!
• Be sure to stretch lots throughout the day
• Drink before you’re thirsty, and eat before you’re hungry! Remember – this is a huge physical challenge!
• Ask questions and don’t be shy. We have lots of beginners and this is an amazing feat!Crew:
You make the H2B Ride a success. Stay focused, stay energized, and cheer cheer cheer!• Keep a close eye on the Riders, especially towards the pit stop closing times. Watch out for signs of “bonking” and be sure everyone is eating and drinking tons.
• Watch out for the safety of everyone! If you see someone riding irresponsibly, or a dangerous situation, tell your pit stop leader! Tell the Moving Violations ladies. Or call the H2B number and report it! We need you to be sure we’re all celebrating on Saturday night!Thank You!!
Despite the tough economy, you have made this an amazing year, and 100% of the money you’ve raised is going to our beneficiaries! They couldn’t be more excited because their clients – our family and friends living with HIV and AIDS – need your love and support more than ever. You have stepped up and knocked it out of the park!
We’re going to have a spectacular ride. So, get ready, contact your Rider Reps and Crew Reps with your questions, and I always am glad to help too!
See you Friday and/or Saturday!
Regards,
Eric Santamaria
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Henri
Riding from Sagamore to Provincetown
Riders that are starting at the Sagamore will be able to pick up their shirts, numbers and wristbands there on Saturday Morning. They do not need to make the trip to Boston on Friday to do this.
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Henri
Friday Check-in for Riders
Check-in will be at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA (617)536.0966 from 4pm to 8pm. Riders should come in and drop of any luggage, pick up their jerseys, numbers and wrist bands. We will also be there to accept any donations you have not yet turned in.
If you cannot make it on Friday, you can still pick these items up on Saturday morning at Trinity Church in Copley Square. We encourage to make it on Friday so things will run more smoothly on Ride morning.
Crew members may also come in to pick up their shirts and wrist bands and any donations they may have.
Crew and rider reps will be available to deal with any questions or issues.
All riders will still need to check-in on Saturday morning but you will only need to get your name checked off the list so we know you are riding. This is necessary so that we can make sure we account for everyone at the end of the ride.
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cipro antibiotic 6:43 pm on December 26, 2009 Permalink |
Hmm… I read blogs on a similar topic, but i never visited your blog. I added it to favorites and i’ll be your constant reader.
Henri 3:56 pm on December 28, 2009 Permalink |
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