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How many riders and volunteers join the Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage (BBP)? |
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We are limited to 100 riders. Rider registration closes when we reach that number. It re-opens if someone un-registers. The number of volunteers needed to host the ride and to have it be successful is 30 or more…the more the merrier. |
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What is the cost of registering for the Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage (BBP)? |
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The Buddhist Bicycle Pilgrimage is made possible entirely through volunteer effort and dana. The Buddha’s teachings are given freely and are supported by “dana” or generosity. This ride is developed in the same spirit.
- There are no registration fees.
- We invite your support in the form of dana cash, food, and volunteering time.
- 100% of financial donations go to logistical support and to our hosts. Click here.
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What do we do with the remaining funds after the BBP? |
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When the event is over, we keep a small portion of remaining funds for next year, and the rest we donate to our host centers. These may include: Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Dhammadharini monastery, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Abhayagiri monastery, American Buddhist Seminary, Aloka Vihara and others. |
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What is the daily BBP schedule like? |
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Our two-day event starts at 6:00am on Saturday morning and ends at 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon. The charter bus returns pilgrims to Spirit Rock at 8:30pm. For the complete daily schedule please click here. |
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How are the Volunteer teams set up and organized? |
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During registration volunteers select the teams they are willing to join. The Volunteer Coordinator assigns you to a team. You’ll hear from a team coordinator before the event. Teams usually travel in cars to their assigned destinations and support the pilgrims who are more than grateful for their volunteer efforts. |
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What will our “accommodations” be like? |
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On Saturday night, we stay at a campground with comfortable amenities. You will need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, and a sleeping pad. |
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Do I have to carry my own gear? |
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No. We transport all your gear in our large truck. |
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What if I can’t complete the ride? |
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Don’t worry if you can’t complete the ride because of illness, accident, or just running out of energy. We’ll help find a ride with a support vehicle. |
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What food is provided? |
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We provide our own food. We eat what we donate to ourselves. There is plenty of healthy biking food.
- There’s a food donation list. Everyone contributes. Participate in the spirit of community by donating something. We assembled a food donation list.
- No Saturday breakfast is provided. Eat something while driving to registration.
- Vegetarian meals with a limited ability to accommodate other dietary restrictions.
- Saturday night hot dinner and Sunday morning hot breakfast.
- Feel free to bring additional food if your diet requires.
- Rest Stops every 15-20 miles with good foods and drink.
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How do I get home from the end of the ride? |
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We have bus transportation back to the starting point. You can reserve a seat. Click here for more information. Some people form carpools to get home. Friends and family are also invited to join us at the closing ceremony at the last stop on Sunday afternoon in order to offer rides. |
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How can I fix my flat tire? |
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Click here for the instructions. |
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