CN has stepped up with an offer to match up to $5,000 in donations. The first 50 Tour de Guelph registrants who fundraise at least $100 online beginning Monday, May 29th will receive an additional $100 added to their fundraising total.
Thank you CN for supporting Tour de Guelph and helping our riders reach the fundraising milestones for rewards more quickly!
In its first nine years, Tour de Guelph has raised over $850,000 in net fundraising proceeds.
Riders who choose to fundraise have made the largest fundraising impact in the past few years. In fact, in each of the past three years, riders have raised over $100,000 each year! And over the event’s entire nine year history, riders have fundraised a total of $670,410! This is incredible!
Please help us reach our $150,000 fundraising goal for our 10th annual ride. If we reach this year’s goal, Tour de Guelph will exceed $1 million total net proceeds!!
When you fundraise, you can receive fundraising rewards, proudly presented by Alectra.
If you raised $1,000+ your Speed River Bicycle certificate is out for delivery!
If you $1,000 or more, you were automatically entered to win one of these top fundraiser prizes!
And the winner is… Pat Eton-Neufeld!
Provided in-kind by Paramount Skis Bikes Boards, this premium 4-bike hanging hitch bike rack providing superior bike protection and unobstructed access to the rear of your vehicle.
And the winner is… John Barnum!
Provided in-kind by Royal Distributing, this prize pack includes Muc-Off Deep Scrubber Gloves, Brush Kit and Foam Fresh and Finish Line Bike Care Pack to help keep your ride looking sparking clean. Additional goodies include a Lezyne Sport Drive HP Pump, Marin Bike Camp Tee and Stickers, and Royal Distributing Hats, Socks, and $25 Gift Card!
And the winner is… Cathy Densmore!
Provided in-kind by Velofix KW-Guelph, one free major tune-up for your bike!
*For youth born in 2009 or after. Youth registered to participate in this year’s Tour de Guelph who raises $300 or more will be entered to win one of the youth prizes. Stay tuned for more prize info!
And the winner is… Mason Poon-Tip
Gino and Louisa Vettor are offering a unique bike as the youth top fundraising prize to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of their father’s passing. It’s a one-of-a-kind custom build from frame. The G. Vettor Victory Tribute is an alloy frame with alloy BBC suspension fork with lockout, 24-speed Shimano Altus drive train, 26” double wall alloy wheels and front disc brakes. There’s no other bike like this one! Learn more here.
And the winners are… Guelph Triathlon Club and VBA!
The team to fundraise the most will win a team for celebration for up to 10 guests!
The team to fundraise the most per person on the team will win a team celebration for up to 10 guests!*
*In the event that the top fundraising team is also the team to fundraise the most per person on the team, the prize will be awarded instead to the second place team to raise the most per person.
See our Team Challenge page for all team challenge info.
When you registered, an online fundraising page was created for you. We’ve made a series of short videos that will show you how to login and make the most of the online fundraising tools.
1. Ask everyone you know. Friends, family, neighbours, and work colleagues. You just never know who may hold the causes close to their heart, or who may simply want to support you to help you reach your goal.
2. Ask up to three times. It may take you asking and then a couple of reminders before your supporters follow through with a donation. Life is busy and your request may have been forgotten. Our recommendation is to ask once and remind up to two times.
3. Personalize your online giving page. Add your photo and personal story, or why the cause and reaching your goal is important to you.
To personalize your fundraising page, click the Participant Login link found at the very top of this webpage. Then using your user name and password that you created when you registered, you can login to the fundraising portal to access all our online fundraising tools including your personal fundraising page.
4. Set the bar by making a self-pledge. People will see your commitment and be more likely to support you. Also, your self-pledge will set a precedent for what others will donate.
To make a donation to yourself, go to the Tour de Guelph home page, select search to search for and find your personal fundraising page, then click the donate button on your page to make a donation to yourself.
5. Start early! The earlier you start asking, the more time you’ll have to reach your goal.
