| GEARING UP TOGETHER It’s More than a Ride! |
Welcome to Get Your Guts in Gear
Get Your Guts in Gear – The Ride for Crohn’s & Colitis are 3-day, 210-mile cycling events created and produced by Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. (“GYGIG”) to empower people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to raise awareness about these diseases. The Ride also raises funds for research, education, patient support, and advocacy work for Crohn’s and colitis.
Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. creates and produces events that bring together people who are interested in becoming part of a supportive community of people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis - as patients, caregivers, and friends.
It's More Than a Ride!
3 days - 210 miles - ONE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!
Got guts? GEAR UP!
Join the Ride for Crohn's & Colitis in 2009
Each of GYGIG's RIDES is a new opportunity to connect with patients, family, and friends who are affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Join in the fun this year as a Crew member or take a stand of empowerment by taking a seat on a bike. Come along for the ride.
Whether you are an experienced cyclist looking for a great ride or a novice rider who is affected by one of these diseases, you'll enjoy our scenic, fully supported rides.
Join GYGIG for the Ride of your life! GYGIG will be with you on each step of this amazing journey. We will give you training materials to help you prepare for your 210-mile ride. Each of GYGIG's Rides offers new opportunities to connect with patients, family, and friends who are affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Join in the fun this year as a crew member or take a stand for empowerment by talking a seat on a bike. Come along for the Ride!
Here's your opportunity to join one of the most fun, organized, and picturesque rides anywhere. Each venue offers a memorable adventure that is unsurpassed in rider support and participant empowerment.
HUDSON RIVER VALLEY - June 11-13, 2010 - New York City to Saratoga Springs - Depart from New York City and head north through the Hudson River Valley, one of the most picturesque setting of the Northeast.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST - August 6-8, 2010 - Scenic Loop of Whidbey Island and the Skagit Valley - Ride north of Seattle, exploring beautiful island coastlines and summer scenes of the rural Skagit Valley, while taking in the vistas of the Cascade Mountains.
MIDWEST - October 1-3, 2010 - Loop of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin - Cycle through rolling farmland while taking in the vibrant fall colors and country views.
Each GYGIG Ride averages 70 miles per day, with two overnight camping stops to relax and recharge your engines with food and a hot shower. All three routes include an opening ceremony on day 1 and a closing ceremony on day 3 to celebrate the efforts and dedication of every Rider and Crew member.
- Each GYGIG event is an opportunity to overcome physical and emotional challenges within a supportive Ride Community. By completing resolve they never even knew they had.
- Riders have consistently raised donations with ongoing support and encouragement from GYGIG's experienced staff. Fundraising gives cyclists the chance to both spread awareness and raise vital funds to support the Crohn's and colitis community.
- During the Ride, cyclists will be fully supported by the staff and the devoted, all-volunteer crew. GYGIG provides meals and route support, including fully-stocked rest stops, sweep vehicles, and baggage transport between camps.
- Since 2004, GYGIG has returned more than $1 million in the proceeds to support work for empowerment, awareness, and research!
Each Ride offers the valuable opportunity to draw strength and support from fellow riders and volunteers, many of whom are touched in some way by Crohn's or colitis. Wherever the Rides take you, you'll always be surrounded by the solidarity of your peers. Whatever you may need, whether it's a helping hand or maybe just someone to talk to, it's only a few pedal strokes away.
There is an $85 registration fee for riders and crew, and each rider must raise a minimum per Ride to participate. For more information, please contact GYGIG at (866) 944-6848 or e-mail us at info@ibdride.org. Riders and crew, 18 and over, may register online. For information concerning riders and crew ages 12-17, please write or call us.
For more information and answers to FAQs, please visit www.IBDride.org.
