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2026 Closer to Free In-Person Rider Survey
Help us make the next Closer to Free Ride our best one yet!
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General
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1.
Was this your first Closer to Free Ride?
(Required.)
Yes, this was my first ride
No, I have participated in an In-Person Rider before this year
No, I participated as a Remote Rider previously
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2.
Which route did you ride?
(Required.)
100 Mile
65 Mile
40 Mile
25 Mile
10 Mile
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3.
Please rate your overall satisfaction with the following Closer to Free Ride components.
(Required.)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Registering for the Ride
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Customer Service and Support
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Closer to Free Website
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
General Event Experience
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Comments, please:
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4.
Did you see any of the below advertising for the Closer to Free Ride (check all that apply):
(Required.)
Television
Radio (traditional)
Billboard
Instagram Ads
Magazine or Newspaper
Facebook Ads
Online advertisements
Smilow Care Center
Smilow lobby
None of the above
5.
If this was your FIRST year riding Closer to Free, which of the following circumstances applies to you?
I registered at the referral of a friend/family member who had previously ridden in the Closer to Free Ride
I registered at the referral of a friend/family member who had NOT previously ridden in the Closer to Free Ride (I rode with another first year rider)
I found out about this ride through an ad or through my own research and was not referred by another rider
Other (please specify)
Rewards
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6.
Were you aware of our 2026 Fundraising Rewards Program?
(Required.)
Yes, I was aware of the program and motivated by it
Yes, I was aware but I was not motivated to reach the reward levels
No, I was not aware of the program
Fundraising
7.
Please rate your experience, if any, with the resources you used.
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement (please explain below)
Did not know about this resource
Did not want to use this resource
Participant Fundraising Center
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement (please explain below)
Did not know about this resource
Did not want to use this resource
Fundraising Guide
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement (please explain below)
Did not know about this resource
Did not want to use this resource
Social Media Graphics
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement (please explain below)
Did not know about this resource
Did not want to use this resource
Fundraising Challenges
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement (please explain below)
Did not know about this resource
Did not want to use this resource
Additional Comments
8.
What else could we provide or do to support you in your fundraising efforts?
Training Rides
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9.
Did you attend any organized training rides?
(Required.)
Yes
No
10.
What else could we provide or do to help you train for the Closer to Free Ride?
Event Check-In
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11.
How did you check-in?
(Required.)
I checked in at Pre-Ride sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company
I qualified for Home Check-In
I had an extenuating circumstance and had to check in late at the Yale Bowl
Other
12.
If you attended Pre-Ride sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company, what was your experience like?
Excellent
Good
Poor
I did not attend Pre-Ride
13.
What else would you like to see or do at Pre-Ride? If you did not attend Pre-Ride please skip this question.
Event
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14.
How would you rate the Opening Ceremony for each of the following elements?
(Required.)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Length
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Motivation to Ride
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Safety Messaging
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
My Fundraising Impact
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Please share any additional comments.
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15.
Please rate your satisfaction with the event's logistical elements.
(Required.)
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Signage
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Course Support Vehicles
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Rest Stops
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Bike Tech
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Routes
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Safety
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Medical Support
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
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16.
Please rate your satisfaction with our Rest Stops.
(Required.)
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Distance between stops
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Volunteer support
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Food
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Hydration
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Medical Support
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Atmosphere/Experience/Overall Feel
Did not use
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
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17.
Please rate your satisfaction with the Finish Line Festival (food, entertainment, overall atmosphere, etc.)
(Required.)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Food Truck Village
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Music/Entertainment
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Beer and Wine Garden
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Kids and Family Activities
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Overall Atmosphere
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Sponsor Tents
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Comments, please:
And some final questions...
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18.
Do you feel you know enough about where and how your fundraising dollars are put to work at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center?
(Required.)
Yes
No
I'm Not Sure
Comments
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19.
Do you plan to participate in the 2027 Closer to Free Ride?
(Required.)
Yes!
Maybe
No
Any comments?
20.
What can we do to make the Closer to Free Ride an even better experience?
21.
If you would like us to follow up with you on any of your feedback, please provide your name here. Thank you!
22.
Please provide your email address to enter our drawing for one of four Little Pub gift cards.
Save the date for the 2027 Closer to Free Ride on September 18, 2027 (pending jurisdiction approvals). Registration officially opens in early spring, but you can save your spot on the homepage at rideclosertofree.org. We’ll reach out before registration opens with a special discount code.
Thanks for your feedback and incredible support!
