Topic: Cross-USA Ride

Hazon Cross-USA Ride For those starting in Seattle, it is only nine weeks until we start orientation and begin our journey. This week, we are mailing you a Ride Guide, full of information you need to ensure that you have a fun experience on the ride. Sections include: About Hazon: what projects your fundraising dollars will support Life on the Ride: the ride community, Shabbat, accommodations, and food Gear and Packing: travel details, packing list, and bike suggestions Fundraising Tools: who, how, and what to ask potential donors Training Tips: how to make sure you are ready to ride Information from the Ride Guide will also be available on our website, but you can always be in touch with us if you have any questions. Happy Passover! Wendy This is the fifth email for Cross-USA Ride participants. If you’ve just registered, previous emails can be viewed here. (more…)

 Hazon Cross-USA Ride Countdown to orientation… 10 weeks! So much to look forward to! So many things to think about and prepare for. Rest assured, we commit to preparing you for this journey. We do need your help. If you haven’t done so yet, get yourself onto your bike! Depending on where you live, the weather is perfect for cycling this time of year and the more hours you are on the bike, the better. (more…)

Countdown: Three months to go! The Cross-USA Ride community is growing, and we’re now a team of 28 riders. As someone who signed up for this amazing ride, we know how you would love to have a friend on the ride with you. Talk about this ride! Tell everyone you meet! Talk to your rabbi to see if you can speak about it at your synagogue. Tell your colleagues, teachers, and fellow bike enthusiasts about the trip. You never know who might be excited to sign up for this ride! We have posters available to download that you can print out and post in your community. We can also mail you some oversized ones. If you are a part of a listserv, Yahoo group, Google group, or have access to an e-newsletter, pleaseemail Wendy and we will send you an materials to send across those outlets. Dreaming of the mountains in Montana, Wendy This is the third email for Cross-USA Ride participants. If you missed one, they can be viewed here. (more…)

  The Hazon Cross-USA Ride! We’re excited to see you in just a few months! Whether you’re excited to see the breathtaking state of Washington, to ride on car-free bike trails in Maryland, or seeing everything in between, you’ve signed up for a ride that will have a positive impact on your life! As always we are thrilled to be embarking on this journey with you. Want to make it more fun? Bring a friend! In fact, email them right now. If you have any questions about the ride, feel free to contact me at wendy.levine@hazon.org or 212-644-2332 x332. (more…)

  Welcome to the Cross-USA Ride! We’re excited to see you in just a few months! You are about to embark on an experience of a lifetime! Regardless of the length of your trip, from 1 week to 5 weeks to the full 10 weeks, you are going to see the country in an entirely new way. We will be emailing you with updates, logistical information, and training tips about twice a month until the Ride begins, so keep a lookout for them. If you have any questions about the Ride, feel free to contact me at wendy.levine@hazon.org or 212 644 2332 x332. Looking forward to seeing you soon, -Wendy Levine (more…)