Virtual Ride

Virtual Riders are individuals who choose to craft their own activity for their BellRinger experience. Virtual Riders may choose to design a solo bike route, trek a familiar hike, walk 25 miles in a week, or complete any other activity they’re excited about. Whatever you’re interested in doing, let it motivate your fundraising — and share pictures and stories with the BellRinger team, so we can celebrate with you.

Most Virtual Riders will not participate in the physical events of BellRinger Weekend. Virtual Riders are instead invited to craft their own BellRinger activity, whether that be during BellRinger Weekend or in the weeks leading up to it. Virtual Riders are also welcome to volunteer for BellRinger Weekend to take part in the Ride Weekend festivities.

Yes! Virtual Riders are asked to commit to raising $500 for cancer research. Each Virtual Rider is required to accept BellRinger’s Fundraising Agreement and Cancellation Policy at the time of registration. Per the Fundraising Agreement and Cancellation Policy, Virtual Riders who do not meet their fundraising commitment by the fundraising deadline of December 21, 2023 will be charged the remainder of their fundraising commitment to their payment method provided at registration.

Nope! There is no registration fee for Virtual Riders.

Yes, you must be at least 14 years of age to become a Virtual Rider.

Virtual Riders fundraise just like Riders. They create a public Virtual Rider profile on our site to tell their BellRinger story and receive donations. Through their Virtual Rider Dashboard, they can track donations and send fundraising emails to friends and family.

Virtual Riders can elect to become in-person Riders at any time by logging into their Virtual Rider Dashboard and selecting “Change My Route.” You’ll be prompted to follow a few registration steps that will update your status to Rider.

There are four recommended hotels in the Arlington and DC area that we suggest for anyone traveling to BellRinger. Check out their websites and book your room here:

• Residence Inn by Marriott, Arlington Rosslyn
• Hyatt Centric, Arlington
• Washington Marriott, Georgetown
• Embassy Suites by Hilton, Georgetown

Fundraising should be exciting! You are making a real impact on lifesaving cancer research through your commitment. We believe in three basic fundraising principles:

• Get personal – Reaching out to your friends and family and sharing your excitement for BellRinger is the best first step. Your story is the greatest asset you have, and we encourage you to share that with everyone you can.
• Get creative – Bring in your other hobbies, such as a bake sale or a wine tasting, to share about your participation in BellRinger and encourage donations.
• Be bold – Keep in mind that everyone has been affected by cancer. While asking for money can be awkward, have confidence that your commitment to funding cancer research is well worth it. Be genuine, and we believe that you’ll have enthusiastic support.

Remember to direct friends and family to your Rider Profile to view your story and donate to your Ride. Check out our Fundraising Toolkit for more tips and tricks for successful fundraising.

The fundraising deadline for BellRinger 2023 is 11:59 PM on December 21, 2023.

Each Rider pays a non-refundable registration fee that does not count towards their minimum fundraising commitment. This registration fee is charged to the Rider’s card upon registration. Card information must remain on file in the event that the Rider’s minimum fundraising commitment is not met by the fundraising deadline. After the fundraising deadline, the card will be charged for the remainder of the minimum fundraising commitment, if any. Virtual Riders are not charged a registration fee but will be asked to keep a card on file in case their minimum fundraising commitment is not met by the fundraising deadline.

We’re sad to see you go, but we understand that things change. The deadline to withdraw your registration is 11:59 PM on September 21, 2023. Please contact the BellRinger team at Ride@BellRinger.org if you’d like to withdraw your registration. Before doing so, please reference the Fundraising Agreement and Cancellation Policy.

Definitely. You are able to use BellRinger’s logos and other design elements for your personal fundraising efforts. You can access these logos in our 2023 asset kit located on the resources page or in your Rider dashboard. Please send any final designs that use BellRinger’s assets to Alyssa Bielinski at Alyssa@Bellringer.org for approval before publication and production.

We can take care of it for you! Please just mail the check to:

BellRinger
500 First St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Also, please be sure that your name is included in the memo line, so that we can ensure that the donation is credited to your Ride. If the donor made the check out to your name, you can sign the check over to BellRinger prior to mailing it in. Just write “Pay to the order of BellRinger” in the endorsement area on the back of the check and be sure to sign it as well.