FAQ’s

About The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour

What is The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour?
The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour is a 65 mile charity bike ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. We also offer a second starting point from Hammonton, NJ which is a 30 mile ride to Atlantic City.

What is the date of The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour?
Sunday, July 23, 2023.

What time does The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour start?
The 65 Mile Classic Route from Philadelphia starts at 7am. The 30 Mile Lite Route from Hammonton will start at approximately 9am but is at the discretion of the Route Safety Director depending on weather and road conditions as well as rider speed.

Where do the funds from The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour go?
The funds from The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour benefit the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation which is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our region's first responders and building healthy connections in the communities they serve. Click here to view a complete list of the 2022 Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's beneficiaries. 

About Registration

How do I register?
Registration will open on February 20th, 2023 at 9am at www.Ben2Shore.org

Is there a minimum donation required?
All riders must raise a minimum of $200 (this does not include your registration fee) in order to receive your participation bib

Registration Fee Schedule
February 20, 2023 - March 31, 2023: $30
April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023: $50
June 1, 2023 - July 23, 2023: $75

What happens if I register and do not reach the fundraising minimum?
In order to participate in the ride, each cyclist must raise a minimum of $200 + your registration fee. If you do not reach the $200 minimum you will not be assigned a bib and will not be able to ride.

How do I start my own team?
When you register you will have the ability to start a team and serve as the team captain or join an existing team. There are no requirements for the number of team members, we have teams as small as 2 people and as large as 200 people.

I registered as an individual and would like to be part of a team, how do I become part of a team?
You can do so by logging on to your DonorDrive account and clicking on "Change Team Membership" on the right-hand side of the screen.

How do I receive my participant t-shirt & bib number?
Your t-shirt and bib can be picked up at the dates and times listed below. At this time we do not mail t-shirts and bibs but you can have someone pick them up for you. Team captains can email bike@fbbcf.org to set up a time to pick up t-shirts and bibs for their entire team.
Thursday, July 20th, 11am - 7pm: Irish Pub, 2007 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Friday, July 21st, 11am - 7pm: Spring Mill Campus, 555 E. North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Saturday, July 22nd, 10am to 2pm: Spring Mill Campus, 555 E. North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428

How will I receive important information about the ride such as route changes, safety tips, and need-to-know information?
Important information will be emailed to the email address you used to register as well as posted on social media.

My spouse/co-worker/family member doesn’t ride but wants to help support the event. What can they do?
We offer a Virtual Participant option that lets you fundraise without riding. There is no set fundraising commitment and you can raise as much or as little as you'd like. We have added another fun component to the virtual option, called What's Your 65?, where we encourage participants to do 65 of anything they'd like. From walking 65 miles to eating 65 donuts to playing 65 rounds of tennis, the options are endless. We also always need help from volunteers at the start, along the route, and at the after party. If you'd like to volunteer, please email bike@fbbcf.org or call 484-532-7274.

About my DonorDrive Account

I forgot my username and password.
Your username is the email address that you used to register. If you forget your password, you can click on the "Forgot Password" button on the login screen. Be aware that it might take up to 15 minutes to receive a new password email notification. Remember that your password is case-sensitive. If you still have trouble, email bike@FBBCF.org or call 484-532-7274.

How do I unsubscribe from future e-mails?
At the bottom of the email message click "subscription center” and follow the instructions to unsubscribe.

What is the DonorDrive fundraising portal?
The DonorDrive fundraising portal is an online tool for you to use when asking friends and family to join your team or sponsor you. When you sign up for The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour you will have a personal page automatically created for you. You can also link this page to your social media pages to help spread the word.

How can I see who has donated to me?
A list of people who have donated to your ride will be on your personal fundraising page. 

How can I see who is on my team?
If you click on your team page you can see all of the participants that are on your team.  

About Donations

How do I turn in donations?
You can donate online using your credit card, or if you would like to donate by cash, check, money order or cashier's check, you can mail donations via USPS, UPS or FedEx to the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation, 555 E. North Lane, Suite 6060, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Make sure to include a note with the donations or write your name on the memo line so we know who the donation should be applied to.

What if my donors want a receipt?
Each donor receives a receipt automatically after donating online. If they sent in a check, they will receive a receipt by mail. Please give up to 4 weeks for mailed receipts. If your donor did not receive a receipt, they can email bike@FBBCF.org or call 484-532-7274.

How do I split gifts between multiple riders?
Only cash and check donations can be split between riders. If you wish to split your donation, make sure to include a note with the rider names and the amount that each rider should receive.

Can my matching gifts be used for next year’s bike ride?
No, matching gifts will only be applied to the same year the original donation was made. Matching contributions will only be counted towards your fundraising minimum if received before the event day. Matching gifts must be received by August 14th to count towards incentive prizes.

I mailed in my donation but it is not listed on my fundraising page.
Give all donations at least 1 week to show up on your page.  If you still don’t see the donation, please email bike@FBBCF.org or call 484-532-7274.

What can I do to make sure my donations are credited to my account?
Make sure when your friends and family donate online that they donate directly to your page. If they are mailing in checks please make sure they put your name in the memo or include a note that includes your name. Checks that are received with no specified cyclist noted will be marked as general donations.

What happens to the donations if I can no longer participate in the event?
All registration fees and donations are non-refundable. However, we can apply them as donations to another rider, a team, or to the event. 

What is your Tax ID number?
20-8156916.

Are donations tax-deductible?
The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation (FBBCF) is a registered non-profit organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible as provided to the extent of the law.

Are registration fees tax-deductible?
No, registration fees are not tax-deductible.  

Incentive Prizes
To reward those who go above and beyond in their fundraising efforts, we offer several incentive prizes. To view a list of this year's prizes, click hereAll fundraising money, including matching gifts, must be received before August 14th to qualify for incentive prizes. 

Riding in the The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour

Where is the start location?
The 65 Mile Classic Route starts at 6th and Race Streets in Philadelphia and the 30 Mile Lite Route starts at the Kathedral Event Center at 499 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037.

Where should I park?
In Philadelphia, there is metered street parking or there are plenty of lots where you can pay for parking. Most, but not all, street parking is free on Sunday. Please read all signs where you park, as some streets are not free and have time limits. Click here for a list of parking garages in Philadelphia. In Hammonton, NJ parking is free and ample at the Kathedral Event Center.

Do I have to wear a helmet?
Yes, you have to wear a helmet. It is the law. When you register for the event you are asked to accept a waiver that states that you will wear a helmet for the duration of the ride.

What types of bikes are allowed?
A road bike will definitely give you the easiest ride but all bikes are welcome - mountain, tandem, e-bikes, adaptive, trailers, etc.

Will sunscreen be provided?
No, please apply your own sunscreen liberally.

What is the exact route for the event? Is the route the same as last year?
Click here to view turn-by-turn directions of the 2022 65 Mile Classic Route. The 30 Mile Lite Route begins at Rest Stop 2 at mile marker 34.00. These directions will also be emailed to you in the weeks leading up to the ride. Any minor changes due to local construction will be emailed to all riders as they are identified.

Are there rest stops along the route?
Yes, there will be 4 rest stops along the route.

Are there support vehicles along the route and police at busy intersections?
Yes, there will be bike assistance along the entire route. There will also be bike support at all rest stops. Police will be helping at specific intersections along the route.  All police departments have been notified and are aware of our presence in their town.

What if I can’t finish riding?
If you are unable to finish the ride there will be support vehicles patrolling the route that will pick you up and drive you and your bike to Atlantic City.

Are the roads closed to cyclists only?
No, the route is along open roads. Please ride carefully. We do close the Ben Franklin Bridge, but the rest of the route is open to traffic. Please obey traffic laws.

Should I bring my own water?
Yes. There will be water available at the rest stops, but please come prepared with your own water.

How long does the ride usually take to complete?
Every rider is different; we cannot tell you how long it will take you specifically.  Most riders finish in 4-5 hours, however, we give you until 1:30pm to cross the finish line. If you are not finished the ride by 1:30 pm support vehicles will take you to the finish line.

What if it rains?
The bike tour is a rain or shine event.

After the Ride

How do I get back to my starting point?
We provide buses back to both starting points. Buses begin loading at 2:30pm and will leave once full. You must pay $15 for this service by purchasing your ticket on the Return Transportation section of our website.

Do cyclists have to pay for food at the after party?
No, food and beverages are free for cyclists and volunteers. Friends and family can enter the after party with a $20 donation.