Frequently Asked Questions . . .

Question: I registered on the website. Do I need to register again later?
Answer: Yes. Website registration is primarily intended to keep you informed on information concerning the ride as well as help our taskforce insure that they have sufficient chairs, food, drinks and shirts.

Question: What happens if it rains on the day of the ride?
Answer: The show must go on. The police escorted ride will depart promptly at the designated time rain or shine.

Question: I ride a scooter. Can I ride on the ride?
Answer: Yes. Motorcycles and scooters are welcome to join us. Non-motorcycle/scooters are not permitted to ride on the route but may participate in all of the other events. While the ride is non-expressway, the group may encounter speeds of up to 45 miles per hour and any scooter unable to maintain this speed is discouraged from participating in the ride.

Question: How can I volunteer to help out?
Answer: Volunteers can signup on the website by registering. Volunteer assignments are made on a first come first served basis. Volunteers who will be riding in the event are expected to pay their registration fees.

Question: Where is the 2009 ride being held?
Answer: The next ride will be held at the Goodyear Blimp Air base at the western boundary of the Pompano Air Park located at 1500 NE 5^th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060.

Question: How much does it cost?
Answer: Registration costs $35.00 per motorcycle. Event T-Shirts are available for a minimum $50.00 donation. Registration includes a light breakfast (donuts, bagels, coffee, and juice) and a light lunch followed by the Celebration of Life program where you’ll meet some of the local survivors that these events have helped.

Question: When should I arrive at the ride location?
Answer: Registration is open from 8 AM and closes at 09:45 with the ride departing at 10:00 AM sharp, rain or shine. You may arrive anytime within the registration window but understand that the earlier you arrive, the closer to the front of the line you will be placed. Please do not arrive prior to the opening of registration as our volunteers will be busy setting up and therefore will be unable to check you in early.

Question: When I arrive can I park anywhere?
Answer: No. Volunteers will direct you to the appropriate parking area and insure that you are properly aligned to allow us to safely park as many motorcycles as possible. You will depart in the same sequence as you arrived. VIP’s, Patient Escorts and Highest earning club will be directed to separate parking locations.

Question: What if I’m arriving in a car?
Answer: Non motorcycle vehicles are asked to park in the existing Goodyear parking lot and will not be allowed into the motorcycle parking area which is located within the airport perimeter and subject to strict security procedures.

Question: Will I be able to ride on the blimp?
Answer: Only if you’re lucky. Blimp rides are not open to the public however Goodyear has provided us with four tickets (two sets of 2) which will be raffled off on or about Friday January 30^th. The drawing will be held at Rick Case Powersports located at 15701 Rick Case Honda Way, Davie, Fl, 33331 (Phone 954-742-5227) at 8 PM. Additional information on how to buy tickets can be found on our website. Additional prizes will also be given away as part of the raffle. If you have registered on the website (www.SFRideforKids.org) we will send you an email when additional information is obtained.

Question: Will I be able to see the blimp close-up?
Answer: Yes. While we anticipate the blimp being in the hanger during our Ride for Kids, long range plans sometimes unexpectedly change. If the blimp is in town and in the hanger, we invite everyone to have a close-up view. If the blimp is not in town or tied down outside of the hanger you will be unable to get close-up for security and safety reasons.

Question: How long is the ride and is it safe?
Answer: Safety is our number one priority on the ride. We have teamed with the Broward Sheriff’s Office who will be escorting the ride to control traffic along with local law enforcement officers from the various cities we will be passing through. The ride is generally 40-45 miles in length and lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.

Question: What is the ride route?
Answer: While we never publish the route in advance, rest assured that it will include areas for which South Florida is famous for. Our 2009 ride will be completely different from our 2008 route.

Question: I don’t ride a motorcycle. Can I ride the route in my car?
Answer: Unfortunately, no. Only motorcycles/scooters can join us on the ride because of safety concerns. If you know of anyone who rides a motorcycle, please contact them and let them know about our ride and they may allow you to join them as a passenger. Please ask them (and you also) to register on our website (www.SFRidefrKids.org) to help the task force in sizing supplies for the event.

Question: How much money do you raise for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation?
Answer: Our 2008 ride had 400 motorcyclists and collected over $83,000. The task force has set a goal of $100,000 for our 2009 ride. We need your help in letting your friends who ride motorcycles know of our ride and ask them to register on our website and be an active participant. Please remember that formal event registration is still required on the day of the ride (Sunday February 8^th, 2009).

Question: Can my company donate any goods or services for your ride?
Answer: YES. We accept all donations and services towards our ride as allowed by the foundation. Certain companies such as beer and wine distributers and companies are not permitted. If you have a product or service that you’d like to donate, please send an email to the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@AB4YB.com) to be added to our sponsor list.

Question: My Company doesn’t have anything to donate but would like to be listed on your website as a sponsor. Is that possible?
Answer: Yes. For a small fee, we have several programs to advertise your company on our website. Please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@AB4YB.com) for further information.

Question: I want to be a VIP and ride at the head of the line. How do I do that?
Answer: VIP’s generally donate a considerable amount of money for our cause. Please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@AB4YB.com) for further information.

Question: I have a sidecar on my motorcycle. Do you need any additional patient escorts?
Answer: Yes. We’re always looking for sidecars that are used as patient escorts. We also welcome Trikes for the older patients. Please go to our website (www.SFRideforKids.org) and click on the sidecar registration link (or click here: Sidecar Registration) from the left menu and we will contact you as the event approaches.

Question: I will be taking photos/videos during the ride. Would you like to see them?
Answer: Absolutely. Upon the conclusion of the ride, feel free to forward your photos/videos to the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@AB4YB.com) and we will include them in our event photos section.

Question: I won’t be able to attend the event but would still like to make a donation to express my support. How do I do that?
Answer: You may send a check made out to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@AB4YB.com) for the mailing address.

Question: Do I need to be present for the drawing for tickets to ride the Goodyear Blimp?
Answer: No. You do not need to be present. We will notify you if you are a winner and will also post a list of all winners on our website.

Question: Where will the drawing be held?
Answer: The drawing will be held at Rick Case Powersports located at 15701 Rick Case Honda Way, Davie, Fl, 33331 (Phone 954-742-5227) at 8 PM on Friday January 30, 2009.

Anyone with media connections that can help us increase awareness of our ride to the general public is asked to please contact the webmaster (mailto: webmaster@AB4YB.com). We need your help in getting the largest motorcycle participation on our next ride. Also, PLEASE register on our website to help our taskforce insure sufficient food, supplies, shirts and premiums are available on the day of the ride.

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