At check-in, you'll receive your route sheet and rider I.D. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver.

If you are borrowing a bike from BORP, please check in AT LEAST 30 minutes before your start time.

Photo by Scot Goodman

This is not a race. Please obey all traffic laws. Ride single file at all times. Always be alert for overtaking vehicles. Cycling is extremely popular in Sonoma County, and the local people, while generally supportive, get justifiably tired of rude riders. Make sure you ride safely, don't impede traffic, and don't disrupt the lives of the folks who live along our route. All of us are ambassadors for cycling and for BORP.

A properly fitting, US CPSC - approved helmet is required on this ride! It is the responsibility of the rider to bring a cycle that is in safe working condition. Carry a pump (compatible with your valves), a minimum of one water bottle (we strongly suggest two), a tire patch kit, and at least one spare tube (we suggest two). Carry I.D. and emergency telephone numbers. It's also a good idea to list your medical insurance carrier and blood type.

Roving SAG wagons (Support & Gear) will have extra food, water, tools, and experienced people to help you roll up the road, or bring you home if you absolutely, positively need a ride. Rest Stops will be fully stocked. You'll never be far from support.

We started a BORP REVOLUTION email group so riders, volunteers and everyone who’s interested can exchange stories and ask each other questions or give each other advice about the rides, accommodations, transportation, fundraising etc. Check it out by going to http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/BORPRevolution/ to sign up as a member. The email group will only be monitored by BORP staff. If you have specific questions for BORP staff, please don't post them on the email group but send an email to revolution@borp.org.

Some preparation in the weeks before the ride is the key to fully enjoying riding the REVOLUTION 2007. Everyone can choose a ride that fits their comfort level. No matter your distance goal, a little training can help make your ride safer and more fun.

The real key to preparing for a great ride is simply spending time on your bike. Think about how long you expect to be on your bike, based on how fast you plan to ride and how far you plan to go. With this number in mind you can make preparations to ensure that you will be ready to spend the time in the saddle. Don’t forget that there will be plenty of rest stops, so there will be opportunities to take regular breaks.

During the week: Plan 'easy' rides (in general, these are done at a pace where you can talk without panting) with at least one day completely off the bike. Start these rides at approximately 20% and gradually build up to around 50% of your target mileage as the ride approaches. For example, if you are planning to ride 100 miles at the event, start with weekday rides of about 20 miles and build up to rides of around 50 miles.