1. What happens to the ride if it rains on May 25th ?
   The ride will take place on May 25th, rain or shine. There are indoor facilities at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum that can contain all of the activities. There are also covered facilities at the AMC Entertainment Complex. Feel free to come to the party even if you are not going to ride.
   
   
   
2. How long will the ride take?
   The suggested route is approximately 160 km which will take a leisurely 3 hours or so.

Is it possible to register after 9:45 a.m. on May 25th, the day of the ride? Yes. Registration will be open at the AMC Entertainment Complex (the official start) until 10:15 a.m. and there will also be a registration booth at the destination point, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, from 1:00 p.m. on.

4. How will I know the route if I miss the 9:45 a.m. departure?
   The suggested route will be supplied at registration. There will be extra copies of the route available until 10:30 a.m. for late arrivals. The route is also marked with directional signs.
   
   
   
5. Can I register at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum?
   Yes. There will be a registration desk open from 1:00 p.m. until the event is officially over.
   
   
   
6. How can I send in early funds I have raised, and pre-register?
   You may send in your funds raised with your completed registration form to:
   
   Distress Centres
   Box 243, Adelaide P.O.
   Toronto, ON  M5C 2J4
   
   Please make sure that your pledges/form is post-marked by May 9^th to qualify for the “double the tickets” pre-registration bonus.
   
   
   
7. How do I receive my draw tickets if I pre-register?
   A separate pre-registration desk will be set up at the AMC Entertainment Complex. All participants who have pr-registered will be included on a pre-registered list, along with the total number of tickets earned through the “double your draw tickets” incentive.
   
   
   
8. Do I get an extra draw ticket if I register at the Kick Off Party?
   Yes, riders who register at the Kick Off Party at the Silver Dollar, on Thursday May 22^nd, 2008, will receive one bonus draw ticket.
   
   
   
9. Will each donor receive a charitable donation tax receipt?
   On-line donations will receive an immediate electronic tax receipt. Distress Centres will mail an official charitable donation tax receipt for all other donations of $20.00 or more. It is important that each pledge form be fully completed. Please also ensure that all names and addresses are NEATLY PRINTED so that the receipts can be properly processed and mailed to the correct recipients.
   
   
   
10. Will I, as the rider, get a charitable donation tax receipt?
    Only if you personally have donated $20.00 or more. The individual who actually makes the financial donation is the one who get the official tax receipt.

Can I join the fun to support the Distress Centre even if I don't have a motorcycle? Yes. Anyone raising $75.00 or more can participate in the activities of the B.A.D. Ride. There is parking for other motor vehicles at both the start and end venues.

12. Can I bring my children with me?
    Registered children are most welcome at the event. Please note that no special arrangements have been made for children who attend and their safety is the responsibility of their parents or guardians. There is no reduced children’s admission fee. The cost of registering a child is $75, and he/she is entitled to all of the food, gifts and draw tickets provided to adult participants.
    
    
    
13. Do I have to be present to win the grand prize?
    Yes.
    
    
    
14. What do I do with large items that I buy at the silent auction or win in any draws on May 25th?
    An alternate pick-up site with convenient access dates/times will be arranged for larger items that cannot be transported by motorcycle on the day of the ride.
    
    
    
15. What time is the event over?
    This year’s ride day will end a little earlier. The events at the destination point, The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, will conclude about 4:30 p.m. or thereabouts.
    
    
    
16. What time will the grand prize draw begin?
    The grand prize is scheduled to begin sometime after 4:00 p.m. at the destination venue, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, on May 25th.
    
    
    
17. If I raise $500 in donations for Distress Centres, how many draw tickets will I be entitled to?
    You will be entitled to one (1) draw ticket for your $75 registration and an additional draw ticket for every $50 in additional donations. You are entitled to 9 draw tickets. If you pre-register, you will receive 18 draw tickets for the same $500.
    
    
    
18. Are the incentive prizes cumulative?
    Yes, they indeed are. Raise $500, for example, and you will receive both incentive gifts, the special B.A.D Ride XI patch, and the leather pouch with special insignia. Raise $1,000 and you will get both of the aforementioned prizes, plus VIP treatment all day, including a steak lunch!

Must I ride the entire designated route, or can I take another route to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum? You can take any route you want, including parts of the signed B.A.D. Ride route, to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Please keep in mind, if you do not leave from the start venue at the AMC Entertainment Complex, the registration at the end venue destination will not be open until 1:00 p.m.

20. Can my passenger/guest go to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum by car instead of riding?
    Yes. The passenger/guest can arrive at the end venue using whatever means they choose. They will, however, not be able to eat and participate in activities without registering and receiving the appropriate meal ticket.
    
    
    
21. Will alcohol be served at the destination point, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum?
    No, alcohol will not be served or permitted at the activities associated with the Ride grounds at the end venue.
    
    
    
22. If I am bringing a passenger/guest to the B.A.D. ride, what is my minimum registration fee?
    $150.00 ($75.00 for the rider and $75.00 for the passenger/guest). The passenger/guest receives all the same great stuff the rider does, including t-shirt, bandana and a ticket for the grand prize draw.
    
    
    
23. How can I increase my chances to win the Harley-Davidson grand prize draw?
    Fundraise — the more donations, the greater the number of draw tickets. Pre-register by May 9th, 2008 and DOUBLE the number of tickets you get.
    
    
    
24. How can my passengers/guests be eligible for prizes?
    Passengers are just as eligible as riders, providing they register and depending upon how much they fundraise (the minimum being $75.00).
    
    
    
25. Who is eligible for prizes?
    All registered riders and passengers/guests who are present at the time of any draws. All B.A.D. Ride Committee members, the Distress Centres staff and their immediate families are NOT ELIGIBLE for any prizes.
    
    
    Inquiries:
    Distress Centres - Ask For The B.A.D. Ride
    Email: Karen@TorontoDistressCentre.com
    Tel: (416) 595-1716   Fax:(416) 598-2316