Event Details

The Freedom Ride 2016 is a 15-day bike ride covering about 1500 miles from Bend, Oregon to Newport Beach, California from September 10 to 25, 2016. The course winds through beautiful back roads and hills in Oregon, then follows the ocean along the Pacific Coast to finish in Newport Beach. Awareness events will take place in designated towns along the route.

Riders can register and make a deposit to reserve their spot for either the entire ride (Full Challenge), for an individual day, or for a specific weekend. (Bend Weekend, Sept. 9 to 11or LA Weekend, Sept. 23 to 25.) Upon registering below, riders will receive a welcome letter and be prompted to set up a campaign, to raise or pay the balance or any fund-raising target above this amount. Please note deadlines for registration and payment below.

The Full Challenge from September 9 to 25, 2016. Limited to 20 riders. (First come, first serve.)

  • Cost : $3575
  • A deposit of $500 (+processing fees) is required to sign up and save your spot.
  • Your balance of $3075 must be paid in full by August 30, 2016.
  • We encourage riders to fundraise as much of the total as possible.
  • Special incentives and recognition will be given to riders who raise above $3575.
  • Price includes 1 kit (jersey and shorts), accommodations and food from September 10 to 24, as well as entry to all Freedom Ride 2016 Events and Belknap Hot Springs. Once you register, you will receive emails designated to the Full Challenge Elite Team with more information on logistics and all the fun we have planned. Athletes driving from Southern California will have free transportation to Bend, Oregon. We also have a limited amount of hotel rooms for athletes from outside Orange County to stay overnight on September 25.
  • Full amount due by August 30

Bend Weekend from September 9 to 11, 2016 : Bend to Westfir, Oregon. Limited to 50 riders.

  • Cost: $375
  • Your balance of $375 must be paid in full by September 1, 2016.
  • Fundraising pages can be set up to raise money above this amount.
  • We encourage you to do this, as an ambassador to end human trafficking.
  • Special incentives and recognition will be given to riders who raise above $375.
  • Price includes entry to The Freedom Ride 2016's opening event on September 9th and the Westfir Awareness Event and Dinner on Sept.11, dinner in Camp Yale on 9/10, lodging at Camp Yale (Limited lodges available, camping, or RV spots), and entry to Belknap Hot Springs.
  • Riders who register by August 1, 2016 will receive a complimentary jersey.
  • Riders are responsible for their own transportation to start and from finish.
  • Full amount due by September 1

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Registration Information

Full Challenge Deposit: Fifteen days of riding ranging from 45 to 120 miles each from Bend, OR to Newport Beach, CA. One rest day in the San Francisco area. Full Price: $3570 + processing fees. FULL AMOUNT DUE BY AUGUST 30.

Bend Weekend Deposit: Two day ride covering about 150 miles from Bend to Oakridge, OR. Special events in Bend on September 9 and at the Westfir Lodge in Oakridge, OR on September 11. Full Price: $350 + processing fees.

LA Weekend Deposit: Two day ride from Santa Barbara through Los Angeles, ending with a finish line party in Newport Beach, CA. Dinner and hotel in Los Angeles area included. Full Price: $350 + processing fees.

***Bids subject to sponsor availability

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Terms & Agreements

I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event, and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to athletics, but are also present for volunteers. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability (AWRL) form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers, in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events.
In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which my hereafter accrue to me or my traveling to and from this event, the following entities or persons: the directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, the event holders, event sponsors, event directors, event volunteers; (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any of my actions during this event.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and or illness during this event.
I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and or assigns.
This AWRL shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I hereby certify that I have read this document; and, I understand it's content.
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