Randolist - Access Grant

Sent on Sun April 2 2023

Announcing the Randonneurs Ontario Access Grant!

After a lot of work, the folks at our Grant Subcommittee are very excited to announce:

🎉 The Randonneurs Ontario Grant

The Randonneurs Ontario Access Grant is designed to reduce barriers to the ultra-distance riding community. This grant is for someone from a group under-represented in the ultra-distance riding community that would have otherwise not been able to participate in Randonneurs Ontario events.

Recipients will be someone who:

has experience with cycling in their community
has a plan for completing a Brevet of at least 200km
is enthusiastic about riding bicycles and growing their ultra-distance cycling experience
is part of an underrepresented group within the ultra-distance cycling community
needs financial assistance to participate in the Randonneurs Ontario events

Applications are open until midnight EDT on May 14, 2023

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The Grant

This grant covers the registration fees and equipment requirements for Randonneurs Ontario events for 6 recipients, for a total value of $2000 per recipient. This includes:

Randonneurs Ontario membership fees for 2023
$1500 worth of support from one of our bicycle shops sponsors, such as:
- Bicycle tune-up, repair, and/or misc equipment
- Required night riding equipment, such as sufficient lighting and a reflective vest or sash
- Approved cycling helmet
- Equipment bags sufficient for a 200km+ ride
$500 worth of support for use during a Randonneurs Ontario event, such as
- Meals in-between the controls
- Lodging for overnight controls, if needed
- Extra equipment required to complete a brevet, such as flat repair kits
- Supplemental childcare
One recipient will also receive a bicycle bag suitable for air travel, donated by Internet Light and Power.

This grant does not cover the Ontario Cycling Association membership. OCA Membership is included in all racing licenses, or it can be obtained with an OCA Affiliate Club Membership.

Learn more about the Access Grant

Partners

This grant is possible thanks to the support of the following organizations

The Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Tourism, Sport & Culture Industries

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