YSC Tour de Pink welcomes riders of all skill levels, ages 18+.
How much does it cost to register for the ride?
The non-refundable registration fee is $125 for three-day riders and $99 for one-day riders.
Can I use my old Tour de Pink log in to register for Tour de Pink?
If you registered for last year's Tour de Pink or the YSC Summit you can use those log in credentials to register for Tour de Pink this year. Otherwise, your old log in credentials will not work and you will need to create a new account.
If I registered for the YSC Summit, do I need to create a new account?
No, you do not need to create a new account. Add a level of convenience by using the same email address that you registered for Summit Fundraising, this will allow you to import the contacts to TdP already associated with your account.
What day is the one-day ride?
The one-day ride is on Saturday.
South: Saturday, April 16, 2016 with an option to ride a metric century (+/- 65 miles) or a century (+/- 100 miles)
East Coast: Saturday, September 17, 2016 with an option to ride a metric century (+/- 65 miles) or a century (+/- 100 miles)
West Coast: Saturday, October 15, 2016 with one option to ride +/- 60 miles
Three-day Ride: Three-day riders receive breakfast and dinner at the hotel each day. An energy-packed lunch and nutritious snacks will be provided at rest stops along the route.
One-day Ride: One-day riders will receive breakfast, lunch and nutritious snacks at the rest stops. If one-day riders would like to stay for dinner, they will need to purchase tickets online, in advance. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for dinner Saturday night will not be available on-site. If one-day riders purchase a dinner ticket, they are responsible for their ride back to the start.
Purchase East Coast Meal TicketsPurchase West Coast Meal TicketsPurchase South Meal Tickets
Is transportation provided from the finish back to the start?
Three-day Ride: Three-day riders can purchase bus tickets online for the bus from the finish location back to the starting hotel. Tickets must be purchased online. Bikes will also be transported back to the start. PLEASE NOTE: Participants will NOT be able to purchase bus tickets at Tour de Pink. They must be purchased online, in advance.
One-day Ride: Transportation will be provided from the finish back to the start on Saturday.
Purchase East Coast Bus TicketsPurchase West Coast Bus TicketsPurchase South Bus Tickets
When do the buses leave the finish location on Sunday?
Buses will leave between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. to get back to Friday’s starting location.
When do the buses leave from the finish for one-day riders?
Buses will leave at 5 p.m. or once everyone is accounted for who needs a ride back.
Is there a fundraising minimum for individual riders?
Yes. If you do not meet the fundraising minimum, you may participate in the ride only if you guarantee the balance with a check or credit card.
Three-day Rider: $2,500 fundraising minimum
One-day Rider: $350 fundraising minimum
What is the fundraising minimum for teams?
At the captain’s discretion, teams may fundraise together to cover each team member’s minimum of $2,500 (for three-day riders) and $350 (for one-day riders). For example, if there are 4 three-day riders on a team, the minimum goal would be $10,000 because that covers all four members’ $2,500 minimum.
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FAQs about Teams.
What expenses will there be for riders?
Three-day Riders:
Beginning on Friday morning, all of your meals, hotels and support are included. Hotel accommodations for Thursday night are NOT included but will be available at a discounted rate.
East Coast Hotel Information
West Coast Hotel Information
South Hotel Information
If you plan to take the bus from the finish location on Sunday back to the starting location, you will need to purchase tickets online by (September 1, 2017 for the East Coast and West Coast events and by March 15, 2017) for the South event. Bus tickets will not be available at Tour de Pink.
One-day Riders:
One-day riders will not have any expenses along the route unless they would like to join the three-day riders for dinner on Saturday evening. Tickets for dinner must be purchased online. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will NOT be available to purchase at Tour de Pink and space is limited.
YSC Tour de Pink provides Support and Gear vehicles; however, if you need parts or materials for your bike, you will be responsible for those expenses.
Purchase East Coast Meal/Bus Tickets
Purchase West Coast Meal/Bus Tickets
Purchase South Meal/Bus Tickets
Where do three-day riders sleep?
After a challenging day on the bike, we will wind down and relax at comfortable hotels Friday and Saturday.
East Coast Hotel InformationWest Coast Hotel InformationSouth Hotel InformationYSC Tour de Pink covers the cost of your hotel rooms and will transport your luggage to each stop. All participants must share a room with another event participant. We will do our best to accommodate roommate requests that are made on or before August 1, 2016 for the East Coast and West Coast rides and on or before March 1, 2016 for the South ride.
Do I need to make my own accommodations for Thursday evening?
Who receives a cycling jersey?
Three-day Riders: All three-day participants who register prior to 90 days before the event will receive one YSC Tour de Pink commemorative cycling jersey. We will do our best to accommodate jersey sizes for three-day riders who register less than 90 days prior to the event. If we do not have your size at Tour de Pink, we will mail a jersey to you after the event.
One-day Riders: One-day participants who raise at least $500 prior to 90 days before the event will receive one jersey. We will do our best to accommodate jersey sizes for one-day riders who register less than 90 days prior to the event. If we do not have your size at Tour de Pink, we will mail a jersey to you after the event.
Who benefits from the ride?
All funds raised go directly to
Young Survival Coalition (YSC), the premier global non-profit organization dedicated to young women affected by breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach so women feel empowered, supported and hopeful.
Funds raised go towards Young Survival Coalition’s mission and programs. YSC is the go-to organization for young women facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Among other services, YSC:
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Provides information, resources and support from diagnosis through long-term survivorship;
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Educates and empowers young women to be their own best health advocates;
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Works with healthcare providers, researchers and legislators to educate them about the unique issues young women face, and
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Advocates for more studies on breast cancer in young women and access to quality care.
Read more in our
Annual Report.
What is the refund policy?
Registration fees and donor contributions are non-refundable and non-transferable. For any questions, email
info@ysctourdepink.org.
What happens if I am unable to participate?
We hope that you are able to join us at Tour de Pink for the incredible experience; however, we realize that life can throw you a curve ball every now and then.
South: We ask that you notify us by March 1 , 2017 if you are unable to ride. If you notify us after March 1, you are responsible for the fundraising minimum of $2,500 (3-day rider) or $350 (1-day rider).
East Coast: We ask that you notify us by September 1, 2017 if you are unable to ride. If you notify us after August 1, you are responsible for the fundraising minimum of $2,500 (3-day rider) or $350 (1-day rider).
West Coast: We ask that you notify us by September 1, 2017 if you are unable to ride. If you notify us after September 1, you are responsible for the fundraising minimum of $2,500 (3-day rider) or $350 (1-day rider).
We've put together a packing list to help you be prepared for the ride. Print it out or save and edit it to create your own personalized packing list.
Tour de Pink Packing List [DOC]
What if I have a mechanical problem on the road?
We have full SAG (support and gear) support along the course with mechanics stationed at rest stops to handle any mechanical problems.
What type of bike can I ride at the event?
You will need to use a road bike, as it is the best option to ride in groups. You can also ride a mountain bike or hybrid touring bike. Tandem road bikes are also acceptable.
A triathlon bike is fine but you must keep your hands on the brake lever while riding in a group. Please email us if you will be using a triathlon bike at
info@ysctourdepink.org.
Recumbent bikes, EllipitGOs, trailers and bike seats are NOT permitted for safety reasons.
How many miles do we ride each day?
We will ride between 60 and 100 miles each day, totaling roughly 200-225 miles over three days.
I’ve never ridden that far before. Can I do it?
Absolutely! We welcome riders of all abilities and experience. We recommend you use a comfortable, reliable bike with road tires and follow a training plan. Read more about how to prepare on the
training page.
What kind of support do riders receive on the road?
Cycling event professionals will provide support and gear (SAG) support along the entire route. We will have mechanics stationed at rest stops to handle any mechanical trouble. However, you should be prepared to handle basic mechanical problems that may arise, and you should know how to change a flat tire. Support vehicles will follow the riders in the event of fatigue, a medical emergency or mechanical issues, and they will provide transportation to the finish for bikes and riders who need it.
How far apart are the rest stops?
There will be rest stops approximately every 18-20 miles along each day's route. Stops will have sanitation facilities and will be stocked with a variety of energy-packed snacks and cold beverages. Midday rest stops will include a nutritious, delicious lunch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain or shine…we ride! However, if there is a warning from the National Weather Service or other serious weather issues, we may temporarily suspend the event. Our riders’ safety is our top priority.
If I drive myself in my own vehicle (owned or rented) to the starting point, can someone drive my car to the finish line so I have it when I arrive at the finish?
How much money do I have to raise?
Three-day riders must raise a minimum of $2,500. One-day riders must raise a minimum of $350.
What can I do if a check is made out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it with a completed
donation form to Young Survival Coalition, 80 Broad Street, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10004
Please don't staple checks to donation forms.
Does my registration fee count toward my minimum fundraising amount?
No, your non-refundable registration fee does not count toward your fundraising minimum.
To whom should checks be written?
Please make checks payable to “Young Survival Coalition.” Make sure your name is in the memo line (i.e., “John Smith’s ride”).
Can I enter a check online?
You can't enter a check online. What you can do is enter a check as a pledge. This can be done in the fundraising section of your headquarters page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Young Survival Coalition.
How do I post an offline donation to my page?
You will enter the donation as a pledge on your “My HQ” page. The donation will not appear on your page until YSC confirms receipt.
Where should I send checks?
Send your donations, along with
donation forms or
donation logs to:
Young Survival Coalition TdP
80 Broad Street, Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
Please don't staple checks to donation forms or logs.
What is YSC’s tax information?
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID number is 13-4057685.
When making a donation why is there an option to cover the credit card processing fees?
All donations made by credit card have associated fees both by the credit card company as well as by the credit card processor. These fees are paid by Young Survival Coalition unless the donor chooses to cover the cost of the fees when making a donation. Selecting to cover the processing fees allows for your entire donation to be contributed to the organization rather than the credit card fees being deducted from the donation that is being made.
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the non-profit. However, on the fundraising page, your intended – initial donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible and will donors receive a receipt?
Yes, all YSC Tour de Pink donations are fully tax-deductible. Donations made online will receive a receipt via email. Donations made via check or money order will receive a receipt via mail.
Can my donors get tax receipts?
Yes, all donors who make a donation in support of YSC will get a tax receipt. All online donors will receive an automatic email receipt after donating. Donors who make a donation via check will receive an acknowledgment/receipt letter in the mail. If donors misplace their receipts, we can issue new ones.
Is there a donation form on the website?
Yes, you can download the
donation form and send it in with your donations.
Can we submit donations in cash?
No, YSC Tour de Pink cannot accept cash donations. It is never safe to send cash through the mail.
How long will it take for my checks to be added to my page?
Normal turnaround time is two to three business days after checks have been received in the YSC office, but it can sometimes take several weeks. You can enter the check as a pledge. This can be done in the fundraising section of your "My HQ" page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Young Survival Coalition.
What is the deadline for submitting donations?
To qualify, you must meet your $2,500 minimum by the day before the event. If you have not raised the minimum by that time, you will need to guarantee the remaining balance with either a check or credit card.
How do I get donations matched by an employer?
Contact your employer's human resources department to find out if they have a matching gift program. Complete the necessary paperwork or online forms and forward them to:
Young Survival Coalition TdP
80 Broad Street, Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
You can also email the website link or attachments to
donations@youngsurvival.org.
After YSC receives your matching gift form or website link, we'll verify the gift and return it to your employer. Your employer will then send a check matching the donation directly to YSC. This process can take several weeks or months, so please complete matching gift forms early to ensure proper crediting toward your fundraising goal.
View Matching Gift Instructions [PDF]
Do matching gifts count toward my fundraising minimum?
Yes. However, gifts will not officially count toward your minimum until the check and paperwork from your employer has been received in our office. You may enter matching gift pledges as offline gifts on your personal fundraising page, but until the check and paperwork is physically received, it will not count toward your actual minimum.
How long will it take for my matching gifts to be officially credited to my account?
Please note that employers can take at least 8–9 weeks to issue checks upon receiving a matching gift request. If you are concerned about meeting the minimum before the fundraising deadline, please do not depend on matching gifts to make up your difference. If you have questions about your matching gifts, please email
donations@youngsurvival.org.
I’ve never raised money before. Can I do it?
Absolutely! Fundraising can be fun…and a lot easier than you may think. We’ve got lots of
fundraising materials and ideas to help you get started, along with a personal fundraising web page that will make it easy for you to reach out to family and friends online.
You can also use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to fundraise by clicking Promote via Social Media or Social Auto-Post in your "My HQ" section of your fundraising page. Your friends and family can watch your fundraising progress and click to donate to your YSC Tour de Pink fundraising campaign directly from your post.
New this year, we have a Tour de Pink app that will allow you to raise money right from your mobile device. You’ll even be able to take immediate donations right on your phone! Be sure to
download the app today and get started!
What is my personal page URL?
A personal URL is a shortened link to your fundraising page. You will be able to easily send it to friends and family or post it to social media. The URL will look like one of these:
east.ysctourdepink.org/yourname
west.ysctourdepink.org/yourname
south.ysctourdepink.org/yourname
How does someone find my personal fundraising page?
You can send them a link to your personal page, or post a link using the Social Media tool available in your “My HQ” center. They can also use the "Find a Rider or Team" search box located at the top of every page.
What happens if I can’t raise the minimum amount?
If you are unable to raise the minimum amount, in order to participate in the ride, you will be required to guarantee the balance with a check or credit card. Three-day riders will have 30 days after the ride to finish meeting your fundraising goal. If, after 30 days, you have not achieved your fundraising minimum, your credit card will be charged the balance.
If I can’t ride, do my donors get their money back?
No. All donations made to YSC Tour de Pink, as well as registration fees, are non-refundable.
How can I communicate with my donors?
You can communicate with your donors by selecting “Promote via Email” in your “My HQ” center. Simply download your contacts from any of the email providers. Select the contacts you wish to email. Select an email template or create your own, and send! It’s that easy.
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
You can communicate with your donors by selecting “Promote via Email” on the Headquarters page. Simply download your contacts from any of the email providers. Select the contacts you wish to email. Select an email template or create your own, and send! It’s that easy.
How many people can be part of a team?
As long as you have two people, you have a team! We encourage you to recruit as many members as you can.
Can people donate to a team and have it split among team members?
You can submit a large donation check over the amount of $500 to be split among team members; however, YSC is unable to split online donations among various team members. If you would like to share an online donation with team members, please have the donor write a separate check to each individual team member or make separate donations online to each individuals fundraising page.
Does everyone on the team have to raise $2,500?
We encourage each three-day rider team member to raise $2,500 and one-day rider team members to raise $350. We ask that together, as a team, you fundraise to cover the fundraising minimum for each team member. For example; if you have 4 members on your team riding all three days, your team’s fundraising minimum is $10,000. We cannot direct donations that have been made to your account to another person’s account after the donation has been made. When you send in your checks, please ask that they be credited to the appropriate person’s account on your donation log. For online donations, direct your donors to your team member’s participant page and provide the appropriate URL to make it simple.
Can my team wear its own shirts and/or jerseys for the ride?
Yes, we encourage you to show team spirit! Creating a jersey for your team is a wonderful idea and we encourage you to design one for your teammates to wear at Tour de Pink. Remember that all three-day riders will receive one jersey at on-site check-in. If you decide to create a team jersey (and we hope you do!) we suggest using
VOmax for your jersey ordering and accessories.
What day(s) should teams wear their jerseys?
We ask that riders wear their team jerseys on Saturday, their Tour de Pink jersey Friday and any jersey on Sunday. If you have multiple Tour de Pink jerseys, we would love to see those!
I registered as an individual rider but now want to form (or join) a team. What do I do?
How can I make one of my teammates a co-captain?
It's easy! Just follow these steps:
- Log in to your "My HQ"
- Click on the "My Team Fundraisers" link
- Click on the "Add as co-captain" link next to the person you wish to add
My employer would like to sponsor a team. What do I do?
That’s great! Ask your employer how they would like to sponsor. Would they like to match your team fundraising contribution or become an event sponsor? For more information regarding sponsorships, please email
kpruett@youngsurvival.org.
The training is too easy. What can I do?
Awesome! Start by adding some time/volume to your rides! 15 minutes a day is a great start. Then increase the intensity. When a ride includes intervals, add 2-3 more and you can also slightly increase the length of the interval.
The training is too hard. What can I do?
Take the easy rides really easy! It’s okay to take 15-20 minutes off the ride time, as well.
I can’t fit in all of the training. What should I do?
If you need to cut ride time down, shorten the warm-up or cool-down periods. Avoid cutting out the intervals/work of the ride, because this is where you really improve!
Monday is a rest day, but Tuesday I can’t ride my bike. What do I do?
It is fine to switch days! Train on Monday and make Tuesday a rest day. Avoid riding double on one ride to make up for a missed ride. Remember, it is all about building consistency with training.
I am scared of the long rides!
That’s okay! Most people are when they first start riding! We slowly build the length of the ride so you know you can do it.
I am so hungry on the bike. What do I do?
A common suggestion is to consume 200-300 calories per hour on the bike. This is imperative for your success! In order to be fueled properly for the training, we gotta eat! Take a banana, bar, hydration mix - whatever suits you - and make sure you consume it on the ride. And as soon as you finish your rides, make sure you eat something to keep your body fueled!
Think of a scale of “hard, harder, hardest” or RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) 1-10. 1 means you are sleeping, and a 10 means you are about to pass out. The majority of your training should be “hard” and 2-5 RPE. This will build a solid foundation of fitness for when we add in the intervals and hard stuff. During many of your rides, you should be able to have a conversation; however, you may not want to talk.
I want to stop a lot on the longer rides. Is this okay?
You have probably noticed that when you start riding again, your legs feel heavy and you are sluggish. If you can minimize your stops or at least your stop time, that will really help. Have a goal of riding for a certain amount of time before you stop and if you do stop, make it as brief as possible. This means you may need to practice getting your water bottle out and drinking while you are riding. Every new rider had to learn how to do that, and it is a huge relief to be able to do it!
I like riding my bike hard! Why are there so many easy and rest days?
Everyone loves riding hard! It’s exhilarating! However, the easy days are when all that hard work is able to settle in and take hold, making you stronger! If we ride hard every day, we are actually not riding as hard as you potentially could! By going easy one day, when you have intervals/efforts the next day, you will be refreshed and able to do them at a higher and harder level. This will create a big improvement in your fitness and endurance! Resist the urge to smash those pedals on your easy day.
I feel fine riding more days. Is that okay?
Of course! Riding up to six days a week is great; just take at least one day to rest and recover. If you want to add a ride day, add an easy spin on Friday to prep you for your longer days on the weekend.
All of the training is by time, not miles. Why is that?
Great question! Clocking a specific mileage on a ride can be daunting for a few reasons. If you are riding in a hilly area, it could take you a long time to ride 15 miles, and you could end up doing too much work. You could also be riding in a strong wind, making it grueling to cover a specific distance. Training by time allows us to do appropriate work and conditioning without fighting the elements and terrain to reach a specific mileage.
I got on my bike today and just felt horrible. Should I have pulled the plug and gone home?
As you probably found out, as you rode, you felt better! Allow yourself 15-20 minutes to spin and open up the legs and you will be amazed and impressed by how well the body comes around. Skipping the ride will just prolong the feeling of fatigue and malaise, so give it a go!
