I will preface this by saying that this is only in the idea stage. I have not done much research, and have merely been contemplating the idea.
My idea:
Charity bike ride, but with a bit of a twist, (or loop?). I want to do a 24-hour ride. The first thing that came to my mind was the Cathedral of Learning--Forbes, S. Bellefeild, Fifth, and Bigalow (loop). Initially I was thinking I'd do it as a solo ride, but after some more thinking (and talking with friends), I began to think relay teams would be fun, and could potentially bring a lot more participants.
Why:
Several people close to me have fought, or are fighting cancer. I feel that cancer research is something that will never have enough funding, so every little bit helps. Also, I want to do it on an open public road, because I think it would bring a lot of attention to the event, and at the same time help raise bicycle awareness.
Potential Issues (a few things that come to mind):
Insurance?
EMTs?
Work with a nonprofit to host it, or form one?
City permit? Pitt?
Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions?
All of this is just a rough idea I came up with a few days ago. I am not really sure where to go with it, so I figured the diverse group of people on here might have some ideas.
I look forward to your thoughts on this.
