2025 CTF Ride Fundraising Rewards

Premier Circle Benefits:

• The Closer to Free Ride Premier Circle jersey
• The 2025 Closer to Free Premier Circle vest
• Free registration for the 2026 Closer to Free Ride
• Recognition on our website and event weekend festivities
• A special post-ride recognition event

15K Club Benefits:

• The Closer to Free Ride 15K Club jersey.
• VIP Ride Day Experience: Enjoy reserved parking and the opportunity to be among the first to ride out during your wave's countdown.
• Dedicated Support: Access to a personal concierge/coach via email or phone throughout the season.
• Exclusive Lunch with Dr. Eric Winer, President and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital, and Director of Yale Cancer Center (Date TBD).
• CTF Store Credit: A $100 credit to use at the CTF Ride Store on Ride Day.
• Free registration for the 2026 and 2027 Closer to Free Ride.
• Recognition on our website and LED screens at the Yale Bowl.

Notes:

• To receive Home Check-In you must qualify by August 21st.
• In-Person Youth/Student Riders may earn Home Check-In at $500.
• Remote Riders: To receive a 2025 reward before Ride Day (September 6th, 2025) you must reach the specified levels on or before August 21st. To qualify for a reward post-Ride you must reach the specified levels by September 30th. Rewards will be mailed in two shipments: one pre-event and one post-event (to be received late fall 2025).
• Remote Riders are eligible to receive all rewards at the $500, $1500, $2000, $3000 and $15000 levels.
• In-Person Rider and Volunteer rewards must be picked up at Pre-Ride at the Yale Bowl on September 5th or on Ride Day at the Yale Bowl.
• Rewards earned AFTER September 6th will be mailed late fall 2025.
• Jerseys will be provided to all In-Person Riders. Jerseys will be mailed to all Remote Riders who raise at least $500.