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VERMONT CHALLENGE HIGHLIGHTS: THREE-DAY EVENT
Help fight Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) during an exciting three-day Vermont Challenge. The event is open to all!
Train, fundraise and complete a 100k (62 mi) or 55k (34.2 mi) bike ride or 15k (9.3 mi) walk
From your base in beautiful Woodstock, VT, discover the picturesque dairy farms, cool forests, sparkling waters, long-range views – and the hills – of central Vermont
The event is hosted by Great Freedom Adventures to benefit PSC Partners Seeking a Cure, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide education and support to PSC patients, families and caregivers and to raise funds to research causes, treatments and cures for PSC.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), is a rare disease that causes the bile ducts inside and outside of the liver to become scarred, narrowed, and eventually blocked. As more and more ducts are blocked, bile becomes trapped and damages the liver. This damage causes liver cell injury, which can ultimately lead to cirrhosis and require a liver transplant. The cause of PSC is not known, and there are no medical therapies proven to slow the progression of PSC.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY AND JOIN THE FIGHT TO FIND BETTER
TREATMENTS AND A CURE FOR PSC!
2017 Walk or Pedal for PSC CHARITY CHALLENGE IN VERMONT
TO BENEFIT PSC PARTNERS SEEKING A CURE
July 28-30, 2017 www.greatfreedomadventures.com [email protected]
(877) 545-1864 (508) 545-1864
THREE-DAY 2017 WALK or PEDAL for PSC DETAILS
Dates: July 28-30, 2017 (Friday to Sunday)
Challenge Distances: Cycling - 100k (62 mi) or 55k (34.2 mi) Walking - 15k (9.3 mi)
Challenge Format: This event is a group ride or walk, and you may go at your own pace. It is not a race
and will not be timed. Participants will be challenged to train, fundraise and complete the chosen distance.
Accommodations: 506 On the River Inn, 1653 W. Woodstock Rd. (Rt 4), Woodstock, VT This fine inn is located on the banks of the Ottaquechee River. Rooms have one king bed or two queen beds with balconies overlooking the wide lawn and river. Inn amenities include a bistro, restaurant, country kitchen, library, gift shop, game room, and an indoor pool with sauna.
Note: There is a one-day only option on July 29th for those not requiring lodging. Visit http://greatfreedomadventures.com/Vermont-charity-walk-bike.html for details.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive at the 506 On the River Inn in Woodstock, VT in the mid-afternoon and meet your guides and fellow challengers. Enjoy refreshments while guides fit bikes for those renting. Set out on a short warm-up bike ride or walk through the beautiful Vermont landscapes. Return to the inn and enjoy a swim in the pool or a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Afterward, savor a delicious dinner at the inn and get excited for the next day’s cycling or walking challenge!
Day 2: After breakfast at the inn, Walk or Pedal for PSC begins! Join fellow PSCers, their supporters and altruistic adventurers on a remarkable journey, experiencing the beauty of central Vermont and testing your personal fortitude. Discover stunning long-range views, pastoral dairy farms, fields of flowers, tranquil ponds, sparkling rivers and cool forests. Along the way, you may spot deer, turkeys, hawks, fox and possibly…moose! You will also encounter a number of hills, as one would expect in the Green Mountain State. Just remember why we are riding or walking and that will keep you going, as well as the food and drinks along the way! Tonight, over a delicious dinner together, we’ll celebrate the hard work that allowed us to finish the challenge and to get closer to a cure for PSC!
Day 3: Enjoy breakfast at the inn, and take an optional bike ride or walk to explore more of the area. Or spend the morning in Woodstock visiting the sites of your choice. You may choose to visit Billings Farm and Museum, a working dairy farm with a farmhouse and museum depicting rural farm life in the 19th century. You might visit the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. The Rockefeller mansion contains an impressive collection of art amassed by Marsh and Billings, including one of the largest collections of Hudson River School Art. You may also want to peruse the shops in town - you’ll find clothing boutiques, shops with hand-made Vermont products, country stores and fine art galleries. If you wish, simply spend time taking it easy at the inn. This relaxing morning will be the perfect reward for your hard work in the fight against PSC!
THREE-DAY 2017 WALK or PEDAL for PSC DETAILS (Continued)
Fundraising Requirement: $2,400 per individual fundraiser or $2,100 per person raising
money as a team of two or more. Once registered, participants will receive information about how to easily set up a personal fundraising page on the PSC Partners Seeking a Cure website.
Terrain:
Cycling - Predominately paved roads with some stretches of dirt roads. Both distances have long and short hills along with flatter stretches along the rivers and valleys.
Walking - Predominately woods paths or carriage roads along with some stretches along the road. There are climbs and descents though most are gradual. Some stretches are relatively flat.
Level/Difficulty:
Cycling - The cycling level for the 55k is considered moderate for people who ride regularly and moderate to challenging for those who do not. The cycling level for the 100k is considered moderate to challenging for those who ride regularly and challenging for those who do not.
Walking - The 15k walk is considered moderate for people who are reasonably fit and challenging for those who are not.
Preparation: Completion of the chosen distance is attainable for most people with some advance
preparation. Upon registration, guidance, training tips and support will be provided to facilitate successful completion of the challenge. It will be important to physically prepare for the event. This means spending time biking or walking and incorporating hills into the training.
Bikes: Participants may bring their own bike or use one from Great Freedom Adventures’ fleet at
no additional charge while supplies last. Participants bringing their own bike should have it checked by a qualified mechanic prior to the event. The bike should have enough gears to handle the hilly terrain. Road or hybrid bikes with smooth tires are suitable for the terrain. Heavy mountain bikes with knobby tires are not suitable.
THREE-DAY EVENT: REGISTRATION, FUNDRAISING, CANCELLATION
Registration
Register by July 1, 2017, online at http://www.greatfreedomadventures.com/reserve-charity.html. Inn rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
A registration fee of $350 will be collected upon registration. If you meet the fundraising minimum by 8/29/17, you may choose to donate your registration fee to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure or you may request a refund of your registration fee from PSC Partners.
Registration fee may be paid by check or online with Visa, MasterCard or PayPal. A credit card number is required to be kept on file upon registration. Please make checks payable to Great Freedom Adventures and mail to:
41 Great Rock Rd, Sherborn MA 01770
A signed waiver and emergency contact information form are required for participation.
Non-participating guests can be registered by contacting Great Freedom Adventures at (508) 545-1864) or [email protected].
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Travel costs to and from Woodstock
Optional private room charge for 2 nights: $425
Alcoholic beverages
Admission to optional local points of interest
Non-participating Attendees/Guests
Non-participant family and friends (guests) may attend. Please contact Great Freedom Adventures at (508) 545-1864) or [email protected] to register your guest(s).
All costs incurred by the guest are the responsibility of the guest.
Fundraising Minimums and Details
Following registration, you will receive information about how to set up your own fundraising web page with tips to assist you with launching a successful fundraising campaign.
The fundraising minimum is $2,400 per individual fundraiser or $2,100 per person for two or more people raising money as a team.
If the fundraising minimum is not met, your registration fee will not be refunded.
You may continue fundraising until August 29, 2017, to meet the minimum fundraising requirement. If the minimum is not met by 8/29/17 and you attended the event, the difference between the fundraising minimum and funds raised or a fee of $950 (inclusive of the registration fee), whichever is less, will be charged to the credit card on file.
All funds raised are non-refundable, whether or not the fundraising minimum is met.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations on or before 5/29/17 will receive a full refund of the registration fee. The registration fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation after 5/29/17 unless the fundraising minimum has already been met by that date.
All funds raised (and any travel-related expenses) are non-refundable upon cancellation at any time up to the event date. We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation/travel insurance. You may learn more at: http://www.insuremytrip.com/
Refunds cannot be made for a participant arriving late or departing early from the event, or for a participant not using accommodations, meals, or other services offered as part of the event.
The registration fee may be transferred to a different registrant up until 7/1/17.
What’s Included:
Two nights’ lodging, double occupancy minimum. A supplemental charge applies for a private room.
Friday and Saturday dinners; Saturday and Sunday breakfasts
Snacks and drinks during the challenge and post-challenge celebration and lunch
Use of a Great Freedom Adventures bicycle if needed and while supplies last
Guides and support staff, including vehicle and mechanical support
Cycling maps and cue sheets
Water bottle
Bike jersey for cyclists and t-shirt for walkers who register by May 15, 2017
THREE-DAY EVENT: ARRIVING AND DEPARTING
Challenge Start Times (July 29, 2017)
100k Bike – 9:00am 15k Walk – 10:00am 55k Bike – 10:15am
By Car
Woodstock is just 15 minutes from Interstates 89 & 91. Parking is available at the inn for the duration of the event.
By Train
Take the Amtrak train to White River Junction, VT – 14 miles from Woodstock. For more information, go to www.amtrak.com
By Plane
Burlington International Airport (VT) and Manchester Airport (NH) are 1 ½ hours from Woodstock and connect to cities throughout the US and Canada. For shuttle service from Manchester Airport to Woodstock, VT, see https://www.uvride.com/airport-shuttle
Lebanon Airport, NH is 15 miles from Woodstock. Cape Air flies to Lebanon. For flight information go to www.flyleb.com.
Logan Airport in Boston is about a 2½-hour drive to Woodstock, VT.
Arrival Meet at the 506 On the River Inn, 1653 W. Woodstock Rd (Rt 4), Woodstock, at 2:30pm on Friday, July 28th. Meet around back on the lawn. By Bus
Greyhound provides service to the bus station in nearby White River Junction, VT. The bus station address is 48 Sykes Mountain Rd., White River Junction, VT www.greyhound.com
Dartmouth Coach provides express bus service from Logan Airport, Boston and New York City near Grand Central Station to Hanover, NH. www.dartmouthcoach.com
The Upper Valley Shuttle provides bus service from the Manchester, NH airport to Woodstock, VT: http://uvride.com/airport-shuttle/
Taxi Service
For taxi service you may wish to call Big Yellow Taxi at (802) 281-8294.
Additional Information
Average July temperatures (low/high):
57° / 81°F
For more information, contact:
Great Freedom Adventures http://www.greatfreedomadventures.com [email protected] (508) 545-1864
or
PSC Partners Seeking a Cure www.pscpartners.org [email protected] (303) 771-5227
