Get Ready! AngelRide CT

• A challenging but picturesque ride through many of Connecticut’s most beautiful towns
• Ride at your own pace.
• A unique opportunity to stay at the nationally acclaimed Hole in the Wall Gang Camp started by Paul Newman for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases.
• A fun filled finish with music, children’s entertainment, food and relaxation on the shores of beautiful Long Island Sound.
• The attention to detail that has become the hallmark of AngelRide CT; including:
  • Over 200 volunteers ready to lend a hand, including motorcycle escorts and SAG vehicles.
  • Luggage transported to mid-point and finish line.
  • Rider transportation from the finish to the start (before the ride).
  • Food/rest stops every 15-20 miles sponsored by Mohegan Sun’s extraordinary food services.
  • Mechanical assistance throughout the ride.
  • Rider apparel and prizes.
  • A mandatory rider safety clinic on morning of the ride.
  • Training assistance and organized training rides and much more....

Entry Fee
The 2006 entry fee is $100 for two-day and $50 for one-day riders, (non-refundable U.S. funds). Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Make checks payable to: Angel Charitable Trust or pay by credit card online. Your entry fee includes a registration packet (with your official rider bib, route map and souvenir jacket), food stops, dinner at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp on Saturday (2 day riders only) and breakfast at the Camp on Sunday, food and entertainment for you and your family at the finish, luggage delivery, limited mechanical and medical aid, traffic control, finisher's award, security along the route and a fantastic cycling experience. It does NOT include lodging, meals or transportation other than mentioned above.

Fundraising
Riders will be financially responsible for raising a minimum of $1000 (the cost of sending a child to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for one week is $2000). If you do not meet the requirement by the morning of the ride, you may complete the balance yourself via check or credit card. No refunds will be awarded or transferred.

Confirmation, Registration Card, Cancellation
Your canceled check is your receipt. If you register on-line, you will receive a confirmation within 48 hours. (Please notify us immediately, if you do not receive confirmation.)

Two-Day Riders
Transportation will be available on Friday night prior to the Ride from the Finish location at the Mystic YMCA to the rider hotel. While riders are responsible for the cost of Friday's overnight accommodations, hotel rooms will be reserved near the start and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Transportation will be provided from the rider's hotel to the Start on Saturday morning. Riders will stay at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp on Saturday night (at a discounted rate). The Camp accommodations include cabins with bunks and showers (including sheets, blankets, towels, soap and shampoo), a tour of the camp, dinner, breakfast, entertainment and lots of fun. More information can be found in the Pre-Ride Guide. AngelRide will transport your luggage from the Start to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp on Saturday and from the Camp to the finish line on Sunday. Limited overnight parking is available at the Starting Point. No guests will be allowed at the Camp.

One-Day Riders
Transportation will be available from the Finish location at the Mystic YMCA to the Camp on Sunday morning. Riders will join the two-day riders for breakfast, tours and starting line ceremonies. There is no parking available at the Camp. No guests will be allowed at Camp.

Pre-Ride Guide
Covers everything you need to know to get ready for the ride! Download it here!

Sponsorship Information
Angel Charitable Trust (ACT) is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization with 100% of the money donated going to eligible families of children who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer in Connecticut. The rider donations received will be shared equally between ACT and the Hole in the Wall Gang.

More Information
For specific questions & additional information contact:
Lynn McCarthy
AngelRideCT, Event Coordinator
Address: P.O. Box 1013
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Phone: 860-227-0658
Email: Lynn@angelcharitabletrust.org