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05-17-08, 10:19 PM
I'm in the process of organising a Cycling Challenge. It's only 50km but I live in a developing country (pop. <1M) where there are not a lot of cyclists... so, one of the challenges is getting people to take part.
I organised a fun cycle earlier this year and we go around 300 cyclists. I'm expecting a lot less for the challenge... 50 would be great.
I plan to ask for $150-200 entry fee an give away +/- $200 worth of gear (Jerseys, mobile phones, bottles and sponsors merchandise) as well as brunch, after the ride. Some of the gear (like the jersey) we will pay for but most will be provided by sponsors.
We will provide a form where the participant can approach 20 people for $10 each (or 10 for $20) to pay their entry fee. This means they cyclists gets $200 worth of stuff + brunch and their sponsors pay for it.
Does any have any advice they'd care to share on organising charity events/challenges?
Cheers up front :)
I organised a fun cycle earlier this year and we go around 300 cyclists. I'm expecting a lot less for the challenge... 50 would be great.
I plan to ask for $150-200 entry fee an give away +/- $200 worth of gear (Jerseys, mobile phones, bottles and sponsors merchandise) as well as brunch, after the ride. Some of the gear (like the jersey) we will pay for but most will be provided by sponsors.
We will provide a form where the participant can approach 20 people for $10 each (or 10 for $20) to pay their entry fee. This means they cyclists gets $200 worth of stuff + brunch and their sponsors pay for it.
Does any have any advice they'd care to share on organising charity events/challenges?
Cheers up front :)