Event Information
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| The Carpe Diem/Girasole Ride is a fully supported premier cycling event that benefits the Paul R. Nardoni Foundation and its fight against cancer.
The ride was organized by a network of volunteers with strong ties to the business and civic communities in New Jersey’s Hunterdon County. They are professionals and entrepreneurs dedicated to using their business skills and connections to sustain strong and vibrant communities to live and work in.
John Quirke and Joseph Campisi, the ride organizers are experienced fundraisers and experienced riders.
John rode 100 miles in the 2005 Lance Armstrong Foundation Ride for the Roses in Austin, Texas and the 2006 LAF Livestrong Philadelphia ride.
For Joseph, it started in 2003 when he became very involved in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope®, both in connection with the national (cross country) ride and the Washington, D.C. finale. He was a finalist for each of the 2004 and 2005 Tour of Hope national teams (with the benefit of riding on two occasions with Lance Armstrong), and was a 'Top 10' national fundraiser for the event in 2005. His involvement with the Tour of Hope led him to being one of the organizers of this ride and in addition to these efforts he continues to ride in a number of fundraising rides for the benefit of organizations involved in the fight against cancer.
Both John and Joseph know what it means to stage a fully supported ride, and they will provide you with a ride that exceeds your expectations.
Ride Services will include:
*Volunteers spotting major turns to guide and cheer you on your way.
*Rest stops at roughly 20 mile intervals along the routes, fully staffed by mechanics.
*Food, water and “comfort” stations at rest stops.
*Stand-by medical staff or any emergencies.
*Sag wagons sweeping the rear of each of the four ride groups available to pick up anyone who needs assistance.
*A festive start and finish at Frenchtown’s Old Frenchtown Field near the Delaware. Start times will be staggered with the goal of everyone finishing at the approximately the same time.
START TIMES
o 100 Miles 7:00 AM
o 62 Miles 8:30 AM
o 45 Miles 10:00 AM
o 18 Miles 11:30 AM
The exhilarating experience of a great ride is enhanced by providing participants with an opportunity to make a difference to people who need their help. To that end all proceeds from The Carpe Diem/Girasole are donated to The Paul R. Nardoni Foundation.
The Carpe Diem/Girasole Ride is our way of joining the fight against cancer. Even more, this ride is a celebration of our loved ones, our friends, our neighbors, and our co-workers who have personally taken on the fight. It is a thank you to everyone who has lent their support—however big or small—to make a cancer patient's life better. It is a living memorial to Paul Nardoni, and to all of our family and friends, who taught us what it means to love life and seize the day— every day.
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| Event Schedule: |
| On-Site Check-in | 10/5/2008 6:00 am - 11:00 am | | 100 Mile Ride Begins
| 10/5/2008 7:00 am | | 62 Mile Ride Begins
| 10/5/2008 8:30 am | | 45 Mile Ride Begins
| 10/5/2008 10:00 am | | 18 Mile Ride Begins
| 10/5/2008 11:30 am | | Ride Celebration & Expo
| 10/5/2008 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm | | Winner Announcements & Ride Results
| 10/5/2008 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm | | Event Expo Closes | 10/5/2008 3:30 pm |
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| Fees: |
Rider / Participant: $65.00
General Registration
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Virtual: $65.00
Stationary Bike Ride
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Direct Donation: $55.00
Memorial / Tribute
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