Cycle for Life Toolkit

We are looking forward to hosting cyclists of all expertise on August 13, 2023! Please use the tools below to assist you in exceeding your personal and team goal. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenni Franz.

Fundraising Resources

Use these resources help you get you to your goal and earn awesome prizes along the way! Who doesn't like a prize?!

Facebook Fundraising
Fundraising on Facebook will make reaching your goal easier than ever. You can now create a Facebook Fundraiser through your Great Strides, CF Cycle for Life, or Team CF Participant Center, and have funds raised through Facebook directly credited to your personal fundraising page.
Check out Facebook Fundraising 101 and Facebook Fundraising 201 and Facebook FAQs

Log in to your Participant Center
Click FUNDRAISE ON FACEBOOK
Invite friends and family on Facebook to read your story, follow your progress, and donate directly to your fundraising efforts without ever leaving Facebook. Your Facebook Fundraiser connects back to your personal fundraising webpage so that you can always keep track of progress toward your goal. Say thank you on Facebook to your donors when you see them pop up. That will keep your fundraiser active on people's FB feed.

Click Below for Your Training Schedule

Fight CF Mobile App

Turn in donations, say thank you, and track activity! Use the Fight CF App to ask for donations and for mobile check deposit. Watch your training videos here to walk through our mobile app.

Other quick links: Mobile Check Deposit, Get the most out of the Fight CF App, Connecting Activity to Fight CF App.

Sponsorship Opportunities

You never know who will be willing to sponsor our event until you ask. Please use this Sponsorship Opportunity Packet to assist with your ask. As always, reach out to Jenni if you would like assistance.

Event Day Information

*Routes have been updated to adjust for Mon Wharf and 30th Street Bridge construction.

Connellsville-Washington's Landing (65 miles)

Riders will begin in Connellville and ride the GAP to the Three Rivers Heritage Trails in Pittsburgh. The ride ends at 600 Waterfront Drive on Washington's Landing, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Registration begins at 6:00 am at 600 Waterfront Drive, 15222
Shuttle leaves at 6:30 am - ro request a seat on this shuttle, please fill out this form by 8.1.2023
Shuttle to arrive at Connellsville at 7:45 am
Riders to take off by 8:15 am
Route

Washington's Landing/McKeesport RT (40 miles)

The ride begins and ends at 600 Waterfront Drive on Washington's Landing, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Riders will head out to McKeesport using the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and GAP trail and will return to the Finish Line Festival.

Registration begins at 9:00 am at 600 Waterfront Drive, 15222
Riders to take off at 10:00 am
Route

City Ride (14 miles)

The ride begins and ends at 600 Waterfront Drive on Washington's Landing, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Riders will head out on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and will enjoy crossing our rivers to then return to the Finish Line Festival.

Registration begins at 9:00 am at 600 Waterfront Drive, 15222
Riders to take off at 10:30 am
Route details

Request Connellsville Shuttle

Rest Stops

Get to know the GAP – gaptrail.org! There are GAP run fixit stations and restrooms along the route. We will host rest stops with beverages, snacks, and support every 10-15 miles. Please make sure your bibs are visible for rest stop volunteers and check in with them if you would like to request SAG (support and gear vehicle). Rest stops will be found at:

Whitsett – GAP mile 104 (restrooms available)

West Newton – GAP mile 114 (restrooms available / bike shop at this stop)

McKeesport – GAP mile 132.5 (restrooms available / Immel Bicycle Center representative will be onsite)

Hot Metal bridge – GAP mile 145.3 (no restroom)

Note: Route and rest stop locations are subject to change. Please review the “Know Before You Go” email, Cycle for Life Facebook page, or Cycle toolkit for last minute emergency updates.

Just in case you are a visual learner...

Here are some images of helpful tools on your bike route!