Event Weekend Details
Event Schedule
Friday, September 22
- 4-7 p.m. - Optional Early Check-In at Camp Burgess
- o Perfect for riders and volunteers staying nearby the night before the ride! Get your bib and event t-shirt, turn in donations, and be ready to ride first thing on Saturday.
Saturday, September 23
- 7-8 a.m. - Trekker Check-In at Camp Burgess*
- 7-8:30 a.m. - Light Breakfast & Refreshments Available
- 8-8:30 a.m. - Announcements/Head to Start Line
- 8:30 a.m. - Ride Starts (View Routes)
After the ride:
- 12-5:00 p.m. - Trek Tent City & Food Truck
- In case of rain, Trek Tent City and Spirit of the Trek will be moved inside to the Dining Hall.
- Check back soon for the food truck menu!
- Teams that raise $3,000 or more by September 15 will have a dedicated 10’x10’ tent with a table and team sign to set up shop, relax with a beer, and compete for our Most Spirited Team award by decorating their tent with some extra flair.
- Visit our Trek Tent City page to learn more about what makes it such a special part of the weekend!
- 4:30-5:00 p.m. - Spirit of the Trek Mission Program
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Lobster Dinner in Dining Hall (other food options available)
You’ve completed Day One! Spend the rest of the night with fellow riders and relax by the camp fire. Please wait until after dinner to start your camp fires to accommodate our immunocompromised participants and volunteers joining us during the day.
Sunday, September 24 (Two-Day Riders Only)
- 6-7:45 a.m. - Breakfast in Dining Hall
- 7:30-8 a.m. - Announcements/Head to Start Line
- 8 a.m. - Ride Starts (View Routes)
- 10:30-2 p.m. - Food Truck Lunch
Medical
Volunteer medical personnel will be on-hand to provide basic medical services. In case of emergency, support vehicles will provide transportation for medical care. However, you’ll be responsible for the cost of medical care and transportation beyond the emergency services provided by our volunteer medical personnel.
Rest Stops
Checkpoints with volunteers are set up every 10 to 20 miles. Take a break, use the restroom, snap a team photo, refill your water and refuel with plenty of snacks and other refreshments!
Mechanical
It’s a good idea to get your bike tuned up a few weeks before the ride. Since it is a weekend-long event, the Trek isn’t a great time to try out a new bike or make major modifications to your current one. That said, there will be mechanics on-site and SAG vehicles along the route ready to assist and provide basic repairs when possible. Just keep in mind that you may be asked to pay for the cost of parts. It’s also a good idea to carry some basic tools and equipment with you for minor repairs, such as a flat tire.
Watch Training Tutorial Video: Preparing Your Bike for Riding
Accommodations
Overnight accommodations at Camp Burgess are provided for two-day riders (included in your fundraising minimum). Cabins are equipped with electricity and have restrooms and showers located nearby. Participants are welcome to coordinate their own lodging, but transportation to and from offsite accommodations will not be provided by the American Lung Association.
Not sure what to pack? Visit our FAQ page for more information on what we recommend you bring with you to the ride.
Take Virtual Tour of Camp Burgess
View Camp Map
Nearby Accommodations
Route Support & Sweep
Volunteer personnel are available along the route each day of the ride (view routes here). They’re there to assist you and make sure the route is as safe and well-marked as possible. If you need assistance, simply raise your hand high with a closed fist and a support vehicle will be over to help you. Make sure to also stick to the marked route. It’ll make the Sweep Captain’s job easier!
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