Pedal For A Purpose Pedal For A Purpose is organized to allow multiple organizations to come together and raise awareness and resources for a cause they care deeply about. Pedal For A Purpose is organized by New Vision Renewable Energy, a renewable energy ministry helping rural communities develop sustainable power from renewable resources. The ride is open to other nonprofit organizations whose mission is consistent with the values and purpose of the ride. Thank you for your interest in joining with other cyclists and faith-based organizations engaged in transformational development to raise awareness and financial resources for the partner nonprofit organizations.

2011 Pedal For A Purpose Cary, Mississippi It's easy to signup online with fundeasy!

2012 National Ride Smith Lake, NM to Cary, MS   May 21 -June 2
The Ride: We are excited to offer a National Ride this year that offers a scenic trail begining in the Eastern Navajo Reservation plateau and ending in the Mississippi Delta region. Detailed maps are available on our Facebook page. Riders are invited to join the entire ride or for the section of the ride that works best for their schedule and capacity. Riders joining for a day or two along the trail will be given contact information and the location on where to connect. Trip leaders and support staff will do their best to accommodate day riders if possible. Pedal For A Purpose Riders 2011 National Ride Finish in Mississippi	How Do I Sign Up: Send your deposit of $150 before April 15, 2012 along with a completed hard copy of the following 3 forms:   Application Form Medical Form Risk Release Form Snail Mail To: New Vision Renewable Energy P.O. Box 425 Philippi, WV 26416 Send a copy of all forms by email to: PFAPInfo@NVRE.org For More Information: Call 304.457.2971 Email PFAPInfo@NVRE.org Visit www.NVRE.org or Find us on Facebook at Pedal For A Purpose.
Cost: Individual riders will be responsible for raising a minimum of $1500.00 to participate in the event, with $1,000.00 going to New Vision Renewable Energy and the remaining $500.00 to the riders’ nonprofit. Riders are encouraged to raise more for the respective nonprofit they are riding for, but this is the minimum amount required to participate. All organizations and ministries will be raising funds for their own causes with 10% going to New Vision to cover all logistical expenses, and as seed money for community-based renewable energy work in Florida, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Dakota and West Virginia.
Dates & Details: Smith Lake, NM to Cary, MS - 14 Days 1192 Total Miles 81.54 per day average (115 miles high day, 79 miles low day)	Arrive in Smith Lake: May 20 by 5 p.m. Depart Smith Lake: May 21, 7 a.m. Arrive in Cary, MS: June 2, by 5 p.m.
The fee will cover: meals along the route a shower (when possible) a place to stay each night (churches, schools, etc.- not motels) a vehicle to carry gear from stop to stop an emergency number just in case Team shirts will be provided and will be distributed at the start of each ride. A suggested clothing list will be emailed to all participants later in the spring after sign-ups are complete. For riders choosing not to fundraise, a ride fee of $1500.00 may be submitted upon sign-up or a daily fee of $100.00 per day for short-term day riders. This fee will be made payable to New Vision Renewable Energy prior to the start of the ride. Each rider will be responsible for providing their own gear and bicycle, the support crew will go ahead of the riders to prepare meal and convenience stops. Each rider will also be responsible to purchase one meal a day, depending on availability. Team shirts will be provided and will be distributed at the start of each ride. A suggested clothing list will be emailed to all participants later in the spring after sign-ups are complete. Sponsorship: All riders will be given access to the FundEasy online fundraising tool to help manage their electronic fundraising once they have sent in the non-refundable $150 deposit and the necessary forms to secure their place in the ride. Upon receiving this info, a staff member from New Vision will be in contact to help facilitate signing up with FundEasy. FundEasy will collect and receipt all the electronic donations and allow each rider to keep track of their fundraising goals. At the end of the ride, a check will be sent to the participating nonprofit organization less the fees deducted for New Vision and FundEasy. All donations are tax deductible and an electronic acknowledgement of the gift will be given. All sponsor gifts, less the necessary fees, will go to the organization that the rider has chosen to ride on behalf of. Riders who don’t want to use FundEasy will collect all of their donations themselves and send an accounting of the funding with the rider fee. Liability: Each rider must complete the Pedal For A Purpose medical form which verifies that the rider carries personal medical insurance and sign the risk release form to hold harmless any organization, sponsor or provider connected to the ride. History of New Vision: New Vision Renewable Energy has grown out of the faith and skills of churches and families in West Virginia and other rural communities across the country. The common belief is that God has provided us the resources and skills needed to meet the basic needs that communities and individuals have. Inspired by the renewable energy solutions that John and Kathy Prusa have developed to produce their own solar electricity, heating oil and bio-diesel fuel; New Vision is convinced that solutions for one family can be developed for churches, communities and families all across the nation. The ideas work everywhere people want to work together, the sun shines and there is a belief that it is better to produce your own renewable energy than it is to be a consumer. Please contact us at PFAPInfo@NVRE.org for more information or to organize a trip for your church or organization. Empowering People • Repowering Communities