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FAQs

  1. What happens to the ride if it rains on May 27th ?
    The ride will take place on May 27th, rain or shine. There are indoor facilities at both Dave & Buster's and at the Markham Fairgrounds that can contain all of the activities. Feel free to come to the party even if you are not going to ride.
  1. How long will the ride take?
    The suggested route will take a leisurely 3 hours or so to complete.  
  1. Is it possible to register after 9:45 a.m. on May 27th, the day of the ride?
    Yes. Registration will be open at the Dave & Buster’s (the official start) until 10:15 a.m. and there will also be a registration booth at the destination point, the Markham Fairgrounds, from 1:00 p.m. until the event is officially over.
  1. 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 fully marked with directional signs.
     
  2. Can I register at the Markham Fairgrounds?
    Yes. There will be a registration desk open from 1:00 p.m. until the event is officially over.
     
  3. How can I send in early funds that 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 registration form is post-marked by May 12th to qualify for the “double the tickets” pre-registration bonus.
     
  4. How do I receive my draw tickets if I pre-register?
    A separate pre-registration desk will be set up at Dave & Buster's. All participants who have pre-registered will be included on a pre-registered list, along with the total number of tickets earned through the “double your draw tickets” incentive.
     
  5. 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 Dave & Buster’s on May 24, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. will receive an extra (1) Bonus draw ticket.
     
  6. Will each donor receive a charitable donation tax receipt?
    Online 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.
  1. 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.
     
  2. Can I join the fun to support the Distress Centres 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.

  1. 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.
  1. Do I have to be present to win the grand prize?
    Yes.
     
  2. What do I do with large items that I buy at the silent auction or win in any draws on May 27th?
    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.
     
  3. What time is the event over?
    The event ends at the destination point, the Markham Fairgrounds, and will wind down just after 4:00 p.m.
     
  4. What time will the grand prize draw begin?
    The grand prize draw is scheduled to begin just after 4:00 p.m. at the destination venue, the Markham Fairgrounds, on May 27th.
     
  5. 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.
     
  6. Are the incentive prizes cumulative?
    Yes, they are indeed. Raise $500, for example, and you will receive three incentive gifts, the B.A.D. Ride 15 T-Shirt & Bike Bandana, the B.A.D Ride 15th Anniversary Belt Buckle, as well as the B.A.D Ride 15th Anniversary embroidered fleece. Raise $1,000 and you will get all of the aforementioned prizes, plus VIP treatment all day, including rib BBQ lunch and a special patch!

  1. Must I ride the entire designated route, or can I take another route to the Markham Fairgrounds?
    You can take any route you want, including parts of the signed B.A.D. Ride route, to the Markham Fairgrounds. Please keep in mind, if you do not leave from the start venue at the Dave & Buster’s, the registration at the end venue destination will not be open until 1:00 p.m.

  1. Can my Passengers / Guests go to the Markham Fairgrounds 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.
  1. Will alcohol be served at the destination point, the Markham Fairgrounds?
    No, alcohol will not be served or permitted at the activities associated with the Ride grounds at the end venue.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. 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 12th, 2012 and DOUBLE the number of tickets you get.
     
  4. 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).
     
  5. Who is eligible for prizes?
    All Eligible registered riders and passengers / guests must be present at the time of any draws.
    The announced Grand Prize ticket must be presented by an eligible person as defined below to the authorized B.A.D. Ride official conducting the draw after the ticket is drawn and the number is announced AND BEFORE another Grand Prize ticket is drawn.
    The following people are not eligible to win the Grand Prize: Distress Centres’ current directors, officers and employees, B.A.D. Ride team members (including persons who were team members within the last three years) and B.A.D. Ride current sponsors (and their representatives), their respective immediate families (parents, children, siblings and spouse) and any person living in the same household with any of those individuals (whether related or not). The Executive Director of Distress Centres shall apply the eligibility criteria above to decide whether the individual presenting the announced Grand Prize ticket is eligible to win the Grand Prize. The Executive Director’s decision is conclusive, final and binding for all purposes.

    Inquiries:
    Distress Centres - Ask For The B.A.D. Ride
    Email: Karen@TorontoDistressCentre.com
    Tel: (416) 595-1716   Fax:(416) 598-2316