All Cyclists and Roadies must attend Orientation Day

Saturday June 5, 2010

The Cow Palace

2600 Geneva Avenue
Daly City, CA 94104

The ALC Packet contains more detailed directions and maps. Print it out and take it with you to Orientation Day.
The Cow Palace  map it

Orientation Day will open at 10 AM and close at 6 PM. Please arrive no later than 2 PM. Plan to spend up to 3 hours completing your Orienation Day process. Lines are shorter in the afternoon.

Both Cyclists and Roadies will need to bring your E-Ticket (available in your Participant Center) and valid identification (driver's license or other photo identification) for Orientation Day.

Cyclists: park your bike FIRST before completing any of the following steps (unless you've shipped your bike to Orientation Day via McCollister's or ACE Ride).

The following steps must be completed before proceeding to Check-In. Some of these steps may be completed online in the Participant Center before Orientation Day. Your E-Ticket, which is continuously updated, will show which of the steps you've already completed, and which steps you'll need to complete on Orientation Day. Please print your E-Ticket and bring it with you on Orientation Day. We recommend printing it as close to Orientation Day as possible so that your E-Ticket reflects the most up-to-date information.

 

Donor Services
  • All Cyclists must have at least $3000 showing in their fundraising account before checking in.
  • Beginning in May, Cyclists who have not met the fundraising minimum may complete a Donation Guarantee online in the Participant Center to bypass the Donor Services area on Orientation Day.
  • For Cyclists who have met their $3000 fundraising minimum and Roadies, there will be an Express Line where you can drop off your additional donations. However, if you would like your donations to count toward earning one of the fundraising incentives, you must go through the regular Donor Services line.
Medical
  • To ensure the health and safety of all participants, everyone must submit a Medical Waiver prior to checking in.
  • Beginning in April, participants may complete the Medical Waiver online in the Participant Center to bypass this step on Orientation Day. Your E-ticket will be updated to reflect that you've completed this step online.
Orientation & Safety Video
  • All participants must see the Orientation & Safety Video in its entirety before checking in.
  • Screenings are every half hour starting at 10 AM.
  • Following the video, participants will be issued a safety wristband; participants must wear this wristband during the entire week of AIDS/LifeCycle.
  • It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the AIDS/LifeCycle Code of Conduct.
Tent Assignment
  • All participants must receive a tent assignment, even if you won't be tenting.
  • If you do not have a tentmate we will assign you a tentmate on Orientation Day.

The following step must be completed last:

Check In
  • All participants will receive their participant wristbands in their Check-In packet. These wristbands must be worn during the entirety of AIDS/LifeCycle.
  • Cyclists will also receive their helmet and bike frame numbers. These numbers must be displayed on your helmet and on your bike during the entirety of AIDS/LifeCycle.
Please Bring
  • A Photo ID
  • Your Bike
  • A print-out of your E-Ticket
    This will save you time on Orientation Day. We recommend printing it as close to Orientation Day as possible so that your E-Ticket reflects the most up-to-date information. HINT: If you do not bring a copy of your E-Ticket, you will need to proceed to the E-Ticket booth and have one printed out before completing any check-in steps.
  • Your credit card and/or checkbook
    You'll need these if you haven't met your fundraising minimum, or if you want to do some shopping at the ALC Store.
  • Extra Donations
    For those who have reached their fundraising minimum, an Express Line will be available to drop off extra donations. NOTE: In order to credit your additional donations toward a fundraising incentive, you must go through the regular Donor Services line.
  • Wear comfortable shoes
Do NOT Bring
  • Do not bring your Gear Bag
    NOTE: If you are arriving directly from the airport, we will have temporary luggage storage available while you finish the Orientation Day process.
  • Don't bring your helmet or water bottles
    (unless you're riding your bike to Orientation Day)
  • Pets

 

  • Plan to arrive no later than 2 PM to ensure completion of the Orientation Day check-in process; please allow 3 hours to complete all steps. If you need to turn in donations please allow an additional hour.
  • Please park your bike first (unless you have shipped your bicycle). You will be provided with a sticker to remind you where you parked your bike.
  • If you have a bike box, you can drop it off at Bike Parking. You'll need to move your bike box from Bike Parking to your assigned Gear Truck on the morning of Day One.
  • You will be required to leave their bike overnight at Orientation Day. Overnight security will be provided. Take your helmet and water bottles with you to prepare for riding out on Day One.
  • Before leaving Orientation Day, return to your bike to attach your partcipant number to your bike. You must display your participant number on your bike during the entire week of AIDS/LifeCycle. The frame number should not be altered in any way.
  • You must also attach your participant number sticker to the left side of your helmet before riding out on Day One. You must display your participant number on your helmet during the entire week of AIDS/LifeCycle.

Roadies should plan to arrive at Orientation Day no later than 11:00 AM in order to allow a minimum of 2 hours for the Orientation process before attending the mandatory All-Roadie Meeting at 2pm.

Roadie Team Captains must attend a mandatory meeting at 12:00 PM (noon).

Roadies must attend a mandatory All-Roadie Meeting from 2:00-4:00 PM in
Bay C.

Roadies will break up into teams to meet from 3:00-4:00 PM. You'll meet your Captain and your teammates, and you'll find out your meeting time and location for Day One.

Medical Roadies will meet from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.