Organize a 2130
By organizing a 2130 in your community you are joining with people from across the nation to take a stand against ALS. You
are raising awareness and money, and helping to get one step closer to a cure.
We have some tips and tools below to help you get started. Good luck, be safe, and have a great ride!
Safety
Safety throughout your event should be the number one priority. Please review this section on Safety and familiarize yourself
with the Rules of The 2130. All ride leaders must schedule and complete a 30 minute safety call with a 2130 rep.
THINK SAFE
Venue Selection
Every ride needs a Start Line and a Finish Line; this is what we're referring to when we say "Venue". There really is
no wrong place to host a ride - it depends only on where you want to ride and the kind of event you'd like to have.
Choosing a Venue
Route Selection
There are many things to keep in mind when planning a route including traffic conditions, road conditions, hills, and
construction. Have an idea of the distance you want to ride, and scout it out.
Selecting a Route
Rest Stops
If you are planning a ride longer than 35 miles you will need to have designated Rest Stops along your route. These can
be something simple, like a convenience store, or more complicated with volunteers setting up and staffing an area.
Choosing a Rest Stop
Event Equipment
You will certainly need some basic event equipment in order to have a smooth event. Most of these items may seem like common
sense, they can easily be forgotten!
Your event equipment
Event Promotions
"Build it and they will come." People love getting together for a good time and a good cause, but you need to let them know! Luckily,
we live in a time where this is easier than ever!
Promoting your Event
Volunteers
On large events like ALS TDI's Tri-State Trek (3 days/270 miles), volunteers are critical. But volunteers are very helpful at a
small event, even one with with just a few riders going just a few miles.
Recruiting and Tasking Volunteers
In-Kind Donations
The 2130 operates on a 100% percent return to ALS TDI, and no participant fundraising money can be used for event expenses. This has
not stopped events from serving water, sports drink, snacks, food and more! When asked, many organizations will absolutely help a
good cause by donating product.
In-Kind Donations