Wheels of Change
FAQ
Extended through July 25 & 26, 2020
#WOCBLM
Extended through July 25 & 26, 2020
#WOCBLM
Extended through July 25 & 26, 2020
Because of an amazing increase in registrations Friday-Sunday and also the weekend's intense heat, we are extending to give everyone time to put their mark on the map.
We will report miles, minutes and headcount on both the BLM MESSAGE routes and also on additional miles off the route but with the #WOCBLM hashtag in support of the message.
REMINDER: For your miles to show up on the heat map, you must follow the 5 steps to register and include #WOCBLM in the title on your Strava activity. All activities welcome.
We will report miles, minutes and headcount on both the BLM MESSAGE routes and also on additional miles off the route but with the #WOCBLM hashtag in support of the message.
REMINDER: For your miles to show up on the heat map, you must follow the 5 steps to register and include #WOCBLM in the title on your Strava activity. All activities welcome.
FAQ
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Remember, your activity only counts if you do these 4 steps:
Q. Is there more I can do to help?
A. Yes. Find out more. Q. I am am going to ride from home to the route. How should I record my activity? As one ride or as several? A. IMPORTANT: Please stop your ride at the end of the route and then start a separate one for your ride home if you are going off the BLM letters route. Remember to include #WOCBLM in the title of your ride on Strava. Q. How do I use Strava? A. It's easy. Strava provides simple instructions when you sign up. If you have problems let us know. One of us will try to help you through it but we are a very small team! Q. Do I have to ride a bicycle? A. No. Whatever human-powered means of locomotion you choose is good. Walk, run, scoot, wheelchair, skateboard, tricycle, roller-blade, pull a wagon, push a stroller, etc. Q. Can I run or walk or use some other means of travel? A. Yes for SURE! We want all comers. Tricycles, baby carriages, skateboards, rollerblades. Just BE SAFE!! Q. Can I use my wheelchair? A. Yes for SURE! We want all comers. Just BE SAFE!! Q. Can I ride my electric bicycle? A. Yes for SURE! We want all comers. Just BE SAFE!! Q. Is there a fee for registration or do I have to raise money? A. No fees. No fundraising. Just awareness raising. We do ask you to pledge positive and immediate action to help abolish racism. See our suggested actions. Q. Where can I find water along the route? A. We wish we could provide that level of detail but it is beyond our capabilities for 1500 miles and a handful of volunteers. We highly recommend you look carefully at the route and plan/provision well if you are doing a long distance. Q. Can I ride the route virtually? I don't live near the route. A. Yes. Our routes are available on the indoor cycling app ROUVY. You just need a smart trainer and a ROUVY membership. You can search the ROUVY virtual routes catalog for routes by the Author "wheelsofchange". You can also connect your ROUVY account to automatically upload your ride to Strava. Remember to add #WOCBLM to the title of your ride in Strava. Q. Can I do a portion of a letter? A. Yes – do as much or as little as you choose. We appreciate whatever you do. Q. Where do I post photos of the event? A. We would love to see your photos and comments on Wheels of Change Facebook and Instagram – Hashtag #WOCBLM Q. Does a route cross state lines? A. Yes. Please read more about the ROUTES. Q. Does it matter what time I do my section of the message on the 18th and 19th ? A. You may start whatever time is convenient for you. Q. I want to ride a route where you need coverage. How can I do that? A. Great! Send us a note on the CONTACT link on the website. Or send a note to info@wheelsofchange.us. We will send back a list of routes where coverage is thin. Q. What if I don’t want to join the Wheels of Change Strava Club? A. For now that's the only way we can make your miles count. However, it is free, you can be anonymous to the public and you can mark your rides private. We will strictly follow Strava's privacy policies. Please see our PLEDGE Suggestions and FAQs for positive things you can do to support this movement. Q. Why are you using Strava? A. While there may be other ways to collect data, Strava allows us to quickly aggregate ride data from potentially thousands of athletes using dozens of tracking technologies, and do so with only a few weeks of preparation. This maximizes the number of people who can contribute to the event.. Q. What kind of organization is Wheels of Change? A. We are a totally volunteer group of friends. There is no formal organization or corporate entity. Q. Is there dirt on any section of a route? A. There are some dirt/gravel/stone dust paths in the routes. We believe that all can be ridden with standard road bikes, but we have not pre-ridden these routes, and conditions may have changed from the data we used to set the routes. If you feel uncomfortable on such a section, please seek a nearby street route. Q. Can I ride a motorcycle or drive a car and get credit on Strava. A. So sorry, no! Generally speaking, the speeds of a car or motorcycle would cause those rides to be scrubbed out. It's not what Strava is set up to do. Q. What if I want to do the route backwards? Is there a way to get the directions on Ride With GPS reversed? A. Yes. Select the WOC Route you want to ride. In Ride With GPS click "More" and select "Open in Route Planner". Then click "Edit" and select "Reverse". Q. What are some good safety rules to follow? A. Here are a few top level safety pointers: - Always make safety top of mind - Stay alert and focused at ALL TIMES when on the roads and sidewalks - it's usually the moment of distraction and inattention when someone gets hurt - Obey all traffic laws - Wear safety gear including helmets and lights to make yourself as visible as possible - Be aware of the road condition in general and the pavement right in front of you in particular - Be courteous and help to all |
Cyclists, runners, walkers, tricycles, etc. ... ALL are encouraged to join. Walk a block or ride 200 miles! |