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RIDE DAY

Registration opens at Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington Street, Canton, MA at 9:00am

Directions to Temple Beth Abraham

The emergency phone number on the day of the ride is 781-603-5337.

When you arrive at Riding Chai we hope you will come over, say hello, and pick up your registration materials along with a gift from the Foundation. Your registration materials will include your riding number, a route map, and other important information.

Those riders who have accepted and met the challenge of raising $180 or more will receive a gift from the Liat Chanina Foundation at check in. After checking in, you’ll be able to grab a quick something to eat and a bike tune-up thanks to our friends at Landry’s Bicycles in Norwood and then stretch those legs for the challenge ahead.

If you have questions, just ask the volunteers wearing their Riding Chai hats.

The first call for riders to gather under the balloon arch will sound at 9:45am. With the sounding of the shofar, the ride will start at 10:00am. Once riders have safely left, programming will begin for our children.

ROUTE (click here to see and print out a turn-by-turn route sheet for both the Chai and Jr. Routes)

Click here to see the route in google maps.

Riding Chai offers two different ride routes for all ages and skill levels both beginning and ending at Temple Beth Abraham in Canton. The Chai route winds through 18+ miles of beautiful Canton, Stoughton, Easton and Sharon. On our way, we ride on a scenic part of Bay Road, circle Borderland State Park, and pass the majestic Massapoag Lake. There is a rest stop at the entrance to Borderland State Park at the corner of Bay road and Allen Road.

The Jr. Route takes us through 7+ miles of beautiful Canton. This route is perfect for children and/or adults who aren’t up for the full 18+ mile ride. There is no rest stop on the Jr. Route.

On both routes, every effort has been made to minimize our time on busy or rough roads. Each rider will receive a route map at registration. The route will also be marked by route signs along the way.

JUST FOR KIDS

Riding Chai promises to have lots of fun for kids who are there to cheer on the riders.

Begining at 10:00 when the riders depart, there will be a DJ with music, games and prizes, arts and crafts and more!!! Please, for everyone’s safety, all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

FUNDRAISING

The Liat Chanina Foundation prides itself on committing almost 100% of all funds raised to go to the worthy projects and causes that we support. We would love to help you meet your fundraising challenge of $180 and even exceed that amount. After committing yourself to the fundraising challenge you will receive a fundraising packet via e-mail from the Foundation which includes a sponsor sheet and a sample letter to send to family, friends and co-workers.

Here are some other fundraising suggestions:

• Add a simple “signature” to all of your outgoing e-mails to remind people to visit the website and support your efforts.  
• Invite your place of business to match your donation or the total donations you receive.
• Gather a group of co-workers and friends to sponsor you as a group, each contributing a little toward the goal. 
• Speak to fellow bike riders and invite them to sponsor you, or better yet, join the ride themselves.

If you have other questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

FOOD AND SAFETY

When you arrive at Riding Chai you’ll be able to grab a quick bite to eat and fill up those water bottles. There will also be bottled water available for you to take on your ride. At the water stop at Borderland State Park, you’ll water, juice and energy bars to help you re-fuel for the second half of the ride.

There will be a support and gear vehicle (SAG) along the route to assist with any problems you may find. This vehicle can also help anyone who feels they cannot continue the ride and would like a lift back to Temple Beth Abraham.

At the temple, there will be a nurse to assist with minor medical concerns.

Please remember all participants MUST wear a properly fitted and adjusted ASTM, ASNI, CPSC, or SNELL certified helmet while riding.

Beginning at 11:30am (ish) back at Temple Beth Abraham in Canton, we will be having a light lunch for all of our riders and supporters! This will also be the site for our closing ceremonies.

CLOSING CEREMONIES

At 11:30am, we will begin serving a beautiful light dairy lunch provided by Catering by Glenda, as we eagerly await the return of our riders. At 12:00pm (ish) our closing ceremonies will begin.

As a part of our celebration we will be honoring our riders, volunteers and supporters.

The Liat Chanina Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit entity. Contact us.