Tis' the season!! Combine the holidays with biking, cookies, hot cocoa and friends and what do you get? The most festive ride of the year! Dust off your bike, pump up your tires, and decorate it with tinsil, lights and bows. Please join us as we ride through the streets of New York, spreading holiday cheer, all while supporting the Limb Kind Foundation.

Time: 9:15 am for photos. (You don't want to miss these!) The ride will start promptly at 9:30am.

Location: Meet at 7th Ave and Central Park South

Route: View Map on Strava *Route subject to change!

Attire: Every rider is encouraged to dress in a full SANTA SUIT! (we go ALL OUT- not just a hat, not something that sort of resembles Santa, but a full, head-to-toe Santa costume). All faiths welcome- so feel free to modify your Santa suit! Purchase a suit online, or find a retailer near you like New York Costumes or Ricky's. (select a shipping option that ensures it arrives in time!)

Santa Clause for a Cause:

This year, we will be supporting the Limb Kind Foundation, a non-profit organization that gives children with limb loss the gift of mobility. Our very own Billy Davis wiill be joining their mission trip this year to provide children with limb loss free prostheses! Help us support Billy and Limb Kind on this amazing mission!

Donate: We suggest a donation of $20 to participate in the ride, but will accept any amount greater or smaller that you are able to give. Please consider making a donation even if you are unable to attend the ride. Our goal is to raise $1000 at this event so please feel free to share with family & friends.

Additional Details: This is a fun, leisure, holiday ride and we aim to stick together. If enough riders are present, we may split into a few pace groups if needed. While our goal is to stay together and ride as a group, please know the route and understand that the distance covered is approximately 20-30 miles. Not sure if you're up for the distance? Join us at the start of the ride to take pictures and send us off, or plan to watch us somewhere along the route!

This will be the most fun ride of the year, so come with lots of warm clothes and holiday cheer!

Some basic Do's and Don't's for the ride:

Do obey all rules of the road

Do wear a helmet

Do wear a full Santa costume (no, not just a hat)

Do bring water / sports drink to stay hydrated

Do dress up your bike with festive decorations

Do invite your friends to ride with us, or meet us on the course to take pictures and enjoy the fun

Do remember to bring a flat repair kit (even Santa's get flats sometimes!)

Do secure a front and rear light on your bike for safety

Do consider making a donation to Limb Kind even if you can't attend the ride.

Don't ride recklessly or disregard laws just because you're dressed up and having fun

Don't forget to DRESS WARM and dress in layers! Winter cycling gear, hats, gloves, etc. are strongly encouraged!

Don't forget to bring money and ID

Don't consume alcohol or drugs before or during the ride

Don't miss this ride! It will be the most fun ride of the year!

Please note, that every rider is responsible for his/her own safety. The Empire Tri Club and Limb Kind are not responsible for any one who chooses to participate in the ride. Please note this is NOT a Limb Kind-sponsored event, and this ride does not have SAG support, closed roads or police escorts. You MUST be able to handle the terrain, pace and distance without support. It is simply a fun ride that is raising money for Limb Kind.

Santa Claus For A Cause

Empire Tri’s 13th Annual