Participant Resources
Cycle for the Cause
September 19 - 22, 2024
We encourage you to download and use the following how-to documents & social media graphics to help guide your fundraising efforts throughout your Cycle for the Cause journey. New resources will be added regularly, so be sure to visit us here again soon!
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Cycle for the Cause Participant Guides
DonorDrive User Guide
Learn how to get the most out of your fundraising by using the DonorDrive User Guide!
Information Session Deck
Check out our Cycle for the Cause 2024 Information Session Deck!
C4C Captain's Guide
Whether it's your first time leading a team or you're a long time captain, check out the C4C Captain's Guide!
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Social Media Shareable Graphics
Social Media Shareable Graphics
These shareable graphics and sample copy are great tools to help announce your participation and get your network excited about supporting your fundraising efforts. Update your social media photos, banner, and bio with your personal fundraising page link to make it easy for your network to donate and cheer you on. The more you share your personal story on social media and your reason for participating in Cycle for the Cause, the more support you will see!(Right-click to save the below images to your device to use on social media.)Post after you’ve Registered for Cycle for the Cause
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Suggested Sample Copy: I’m supporting LGBTQ New Yorkers by participating in @CyclefortheCause on September 29 - October 1. We are coming together in-person once again to make an impact in the fight against HIV, and I hope you will support me by donating to my fundraising efforts. Together we can help @LGBTCenterNYC serve thousands of LGBTQ New Yorkers. #C4C2023 #CyclefortheCause #EndAIDS #SupportTheCenter [Insert Fundraising Page Link]
Suggested Sample Copy: #CyclefortheCause exists to ensure @LGBTCenterNYC can continue providing critical HIV and AIDS programs and services to the New York LGBTQ community. But they can’t do it without our help. This September 16-18 I will be on the road as a [Insert Participant Type] in support of The Center. I hope you’ll follow my journey as I join the fight to #EndAIDS. Please support my efforts and donate via my personal fundraising page: [Insert Fundraising Page link]
Post this the morning of the Ride
Suggested Sample Copy: I am excited to announce the start of this year's Cycle for the Cause ride in support of @LGBTCenterNYC! Be sure to show your support for me and @LGBTCenterNYC by making a donation. No gift is too small, and every dollar helps! [Insert Fundraising Page Link]
These shareable graphics and sample copy are great tools to help announce your participation and get your network excited about supporting your fundraising efforts. Update your social media photos, banner, and bio with your personal fundraising page link to make it easy for your network to donate and cheer you on. The more you share your personal story on social media and your reason for participating in Cycle for the Cause, the more support you will see!
Finally, don’t forget to use our hashtags! Use #C4C2023 and #CyclefortheCause on your social media posts and updates and tag our Facebook and Instagram accounts @cycleforthecause.
Fundraising Impact Levels
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Training Resources
Training Routes
Download AllCheck out our cycling training route recommendations with detailed information: each route is linked to RideWithGPS, which provides turn-by-turn directions, route elevations, suggested pace, mileage, and much more!
12 Week Training Plan
Whether you're new to Cycle for the Cause or just getting back into the saddle after some time off, be sure to get a head start on your training. Check out our 12 Week Training Plan to get yourself prepared for Ride weekend!
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Logos for Cycle for the Cause and The Center
Logos for Cycle for the Cause and The Center
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