Wed. 23 September, 10:30am

CHRI NewYork bike ride

Starting at columbus circle, entrance of central park.

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CHRI is inviting every one to join them for this ride in Manhatan to the Iran’s Mission at 40th St. & 3rd ave. We will cycle Broadway and pass the Times Square, Union Square and Washington Square in our community bike ride.

More than 50 cyclists are joining us for this momentous ride. Come early to get a t-shirt and be one with the team!

UPDATE: Our route has slightly change to make it a safer ride for everybody. Meet up at Colombus Cicrcle and do a loop of Central Park forst before heading down into the city. IF you are late wait at Colombus Circle and catch up with us around 11:00 after we do te loop.

Sharing public roadways is not a right – it’s a privilege. By law, bicycles are classified as vehicles and as such are subject to the same laws as cars and trucks. Careless cycling not only creates a bad impression of cyclists in general, it will reflect negatively on the CHRI.

The CHRI Co-Chairs and the Road Safety Crew have the authority to remove riders who are endangering themselves and others through careless cycling. Since we will be a large group of over 20 cyclists with varying levels of expertise and we would like to get everyone to Ottawa without mishap or injury, we will take a no tolerance approach to enforcing the following rules:

1. Helmets are mandatory on the CHRI bike rides.
2. Shoulder check and signal before steering or braking. Use both hand signals and verbal signals to make other riders aware of your movements and obstacles that are in your path.
3. Don’t ride in the middle of the road. Stay near the curb – if there are parked cars, ride just far out enough to avoid getting hit by opening doors. If there are a series of sewer grates or parked cars, don’t weave in between them – drivers may not be ready for your sudden re-emergence in their lane. Instead, ride in a straight predictable line only as far out as necessary to avoid such obstructions.
4. Ride in an orderly single line.
5. Respect the rules of the road, in particular statutory requirements under the Highway Traffic Act.
6. Don’t coast past stop signs. Most accidents happen at intersections – never assume that the way is clear or that cars will see you.
7. When stopped at an intersection, don’t block traffic by bunching up in the right lane – line up single file to allow cars to get around you. If you are going straight through an intersection and there is a right turn lane (or off/on ramp), shoulder check, signal your intentions, and steer steadily into the through lane. Once in the lane, stay close to the lane markings on your right.
8. Don’t wear headphones, talk on the phone, or send messages using a Blackberry or other PDAs.

We won’t take any chances when it comes to your safety, so please help us out by doing likewise and cycling wisely.

Show your courage, test your muscles and be part of an amazing Human Rights initiative by joining us in a five day journey that you’ll never forget! Cycling for Human Rights in Iran is not a race and you do not need to be an athlete to participate. You just need to attend the training rides, take part in our very creative and fun fundraising events, and contribute both your ideas and enthusiasm.

Important Dates

Forms included to be signed and returned BEFORE departure:

• 2009 Rider Agreement
• Riders Registration
• Waiver and Release of Liability

Please return the signed copies to the volunteer coordinator (volunteer.chri@gmail.com )or to Ali, at one the training rides or on the pre-departure packing day (Friday, July 24th).

How to qualify for CHRI 2009 Toronto to Ottawa bike ride

How will we support you in this journey?

Packing List

Rules of the Road

Recycling
Use the designated receptacles for recycling. Please use the plate provided to you and pack your own cutlery and coffee mug — use them whenever possible to help us minimize unnecessary garbage.

Litter
All garbage must be placed in the appropriate receptacles. Do not litter under any circumstances!

Volunteers

To volunteer as a crew member, please email “volunteer.chri@gmail.com”. We will respond with a  package with detailed information about the event. Thank you.

There are many ways you can volunteer for CHRI. We are particularly in need of two drivers to drive our van and a support truck during the journey.

Stay tuned for more information!