2026 Closer to Free Remote Rider Survey

General

1.Was this your first Closer to Free Ride?(Required.)

Yes, this was my first Ride

No, I have participated in the Closer to Free Ride before this year as an In-Person Rider

No, I have participated in the Closer to Free Ride before this year as a Remote Rider

Other (please specify)

2.How did you hear about this year's Closer to Free Ride?(Required.)

I'm an Alumni participant

A friend/family member told me about the event

I saw an ad on Facebook

I saw an ad on Instagram

I saw coverage on TV

Other advertising (i.e. billboard, newspaper, radio)

Other (please specify)

3.Why did you choose to participate as a Remote Rider in 2026?(Required.)

Health and Safety Precautions

Convenience

Schedule Conflict

Other (please specify)

YOUR RIDE.

4.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

EVENT DAY ELEMENTS:

6.Did you visit the online Ride Day Website?(Required.)

Yes, I explored the Ride Day Website

No, I was aware but did not visit the Ride Day Website

No, I was not aware of the Ride Day Website

7.Did you watch the Opening Ceremony Broadcast?(Required.)

Yes, I tuned in and watched it live

Yes, I tuned in and watched it later in the day/weekend

No, I did not tune in or watch the broadcast

I was not aware of the Opening Ceremony Broadcast

AND TO WRAP IT UP:

8.Did you feel our communications and website content was appropriate and prepared you for your Closer to Free Ride and Ride Day?(Required.)

Yes, I felt informed and understood how the 2026 event worked

I would have liked to receive more communications on certain topics (share specifics below)

No, I did not feel informed and had trouble understanding how the 2026 event would work

Share suggestions or comments here:

9.Are you planning to join us in 2027?(Required.)

Yes, I'll be there if a Remote Rider option is available

I'll be there In-Person next year

No, I am not planning to participate again

Unsure at this time

Share comments here:

10.Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your experience with the 2026 Closer to Free Ride?

11.Should you wish us to follow-up about specific questions or thoughts, please share your name and email address.

12.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!