2024 CAF Cycling Challenge - Athlete Application

NORCAL Challenge: Event Aug 7-11, 2024 

5 days & 4 nights of beautiful and challenging routes in Healdsburg, CA.
Discounted entry spot with a minimum fundraising goal of $2,000

Gravel Grandeur: Event September 3 – 8, 2024

6 days & 5 nights of champagne gravel and road riding in Winter Park and Vail, CO.
Discounted entry spot with a minimum fundraising goal of $2,500

*Women’s Retreat: October 6 – 9, 2024

4 days & 3 nights of picturesque riding in the scenic Ojai
Discounted entry spot with a minimum fundraising goal of $1,000
*Women’s focused cycling retreat


Applications will be reviewed by a panel and evaluated on a variety of criteria. Some of these criteria include:

  • Ability to act as CAF ambassador and share your story during the event
  • Past event involvement
  • Previous success as a fundraiser
  • Cycling experience
Travel to the start location and return trip will remain the financial responsibility of the athlete and is not included in any entry. The discounted fundraising rate does include sharing a room with another person for the full event. Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee entry. CAF will make a best effort to include a variety of new and returning event participants. Prior event participation does not guarantee priority in the selection process. You may return the application by email or mail and we look forward to hearing from you!

For questions, please reach out to Anna at anna@challengedathletes.org.


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DISCOUNTED ENTRY AGREEMENT
  • CAF Athletes are expected to act as representatives of CAF during event
  • Recipients of discounted entries may be asked to speak about their story during evening presentations
  • Recipients of discounted entries will be asked to share a room with another athlete
  • Fundraising minimums must be met by the event deadlines – deadlines to be one week prior to the event start
  • If you are traveling with your own support, you will be asked to share a room with this person and they are expected to be your support for the full event, for all days. If you need assistance, CAF will provide a handler for you for the event.

WAIVER AND TRUTH STATEMENT


Any decision by Challenged Athletes, Inc. (CAF) as to i) whether or not a discounted entry is to be awarded and ii) if awarded, the terms and conditions attaching thereto, shall be made in the sole and absolute discretion of CAF. By your submission of this application to CAF, you agree to be bound by the decision of CAF and indemnify and hold CAF harmless from any and all claims, actions and/ or causes of action arising directly or indirectly as a result of CAF’s decision.
CAF uses applicant bios and photos to assist in fundraising efforts to complete our mission. CAF reserves the right to use your bio and photos.


The statements and answers given in this grant application are true and correct. I understand that misstatements in this application could cause my application to be denied.


If this application leads to acceptance, I understand that I will need to complete a ride waiver and agree to the terms of discounted entry agreement and event registration. Discounted entry participants are not obligated to fundraise the full minimum required of ride participants, but in exchange will be a part of the evening presentations, media, rider fundraising events and will abide by the conditions as listed above.


CAF ATHLETE RIDER CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT


Requirements for challenged athlete participation in CAF cycling events:

  1. Athletes agree to abide by all direction and to comply with all instructions and commands from CAF staff and ride leaders;
  2. Athletes agree to professionally and enthusiastically represent CAF and to speak positively on our behalf when called upon;
  3. Athletes must have at least baseline knowledge of CAF’s programs and ability to relate such to fundraisers, donors, sponsors, etc.;
  4. Athletes will conduct themselves morally and ethically respectable at all times and will not solicit other riders for their own personal gain;
  5. Athletes will demonstrate a proven ability to effectively participate in the rides (i.e. achieve and maintain the proper levels of training, fitness and the positive attitude required for these highly strenuous events);
  6. Athletes assume responsibility for the acquisition and maintenance of their own equipment leading into the event (during the events and training rides, mechanical support will be provided);
  7. SCI/handcycle athletes (and others needing significant support) are required to have their own SAG, provided by the athlete or CAF (each individual athletes’ support person will room with the athlete at CAF’s expense, but will be required to provide their own support vehicle) and be actively supporting athlete every day of the event.

Failure to comply with any of these policies prior to or during the event may result in an athlete’s immediate removal.