About Ride to Defeat ALS: Massachusetts
The annual Ride to Defeat ALS: Massachusetts is an opportunity for friends, family, and the local community to join together to support those people affected by ALS. Funds raised at this event help to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. We offer multiple routes and ride lengths to participants of all abilities. Enjoy lunch, drinks and music at our post-Ride celebration!
Event Details
Saturday, September 28, 2024 Longfellow Health Club 524 Boston Post Rd Wayland, MA 01778 Registration Opens: 6:30 AM
Directions and Parking
We will be hosting our event at The Longfellow Club in Wayland again this year. There is ample free parking!
2024 Ride Routes
We are making improvements to our ride routes. We will have 25-mi, 40-mi, and 100km distance options. Details are coming soon!
Registration Fee Schedule
Each participant will pay a registration fee to secure their place in the Ride to Defeat ALS: Massachusetts. This registration fee helps pay for some of the expenses incurred to participate in the event and does not count toward the individual fundraising minimum requirement of $180.
All Riders (joining us IN PERSON):
February 1 - March 30: $45
April 1 - May 31: $60
June 1 - August 15: $75
August 16 - September 25: $90
Ride-Day Registration (September 28): $120
*Online registration will be closed on Wednesday, September 25th.
Lunch Guests:
Guests not riding can attend and purchase lunch and drinks at the finish-line festival.
Persons with ALS and Caregivers: Free, please contact ridemassachusetts@als.org for special registration code.
Virtual Participants (those unable to attend the in-person event): Free
*IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that we have to pivot entirely to a virtual event in 2024 or cancel the event for any reason, registration fees will be converted into a meaningful donation and will be counted toward that participant's fundraising total.
Fundraising Minimum
All riders 18 and older are required to raise a minimum of $180 in donations, in addition to their registration fee, by the day of the event (September 28, 2024). Fundraising for The ALS Association is a very direct way of supporting our mission, and with each person you ask to support you, you are also spreading important awareness for ALS. Fundraising is easy and fun -- and we are here to help you get started and to surpass this fundraising goal! If you are a first-time fundraiser or are interested in learning more, check out our Fundraising Tips and Tools. Our staff is another resource for you and we will be here for you at every step of the way! Don’t hesitate to email us at ridemassachusetts@als.org and we can come up with a fundraising plan together!
Fundraising
Fundraising Incentives
$180 fundraising minimum - entry to the event, meal and drink ticket, special Miir pint cup, and Ride water bottle
$500 - Ride to Defeat ALS cycling jersey
$1,000 - Ride to Defeat ALS cycling shorts
$3,000 - Ride to Defeat ALS 1/4 zip pullover
$10,000 - special VIP reserved table area for your team
Rider Checklist
Required:
*Helmet - Helmets are REQUIRED for ALL cyclists.
*ID - You’ll need it to check in (and for beer and wine if you’re 21+)
*Credit Card - Beer, Wine, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the Finish Line Festival Zone
Suggested:
Gloves
Sunglasses or other protective eyewear
Toolkit
Spare tubes and/or a patch kit, tire irons
CO2 or mini-pump
Sunscreen and lip balm
Cycling Shoes (if you have them)
