25th & Final RATPOD 2026- Rider Feedback Question Title * 1. How did you first hear about RATPOD? Friend(s) or family member Online event calendar Social media Cycling club or fellow rider(s) Website Through Camp Mak-A-Dream Please tell us who referred you to RATPOD or specifically where you found us! Question Title * 2. Was this your first time riding in RATPOD? If not, how many times have you ridden? Did you come with a group or ride on your own? Yes No Group Alone # times ridden: Question Title * 3. How would you rate the entry fee to participate in RATPOD (included: food stops along the route, support services, t-shirt, post-ride dinner)? Too high About right I'd pay more to support the cause Question Title * 4. Tell us how you rate the pre-event communication. Was there anything else that would have been helpful to have pre-event? Pre-event information was lacking Pre-event information was somewhat useful Pre-event information was great Pre-event information was lacking Pre-event information was somewhat useful Pre-event information was great Tell us what other information would have been helpful to have or that you feel could be improved upon. Question Title * 5. Which route did you ride? 127 mi-Standard road route 65 mi-Gravel route Virtual - RATPOD Unlimited (I did my own thing to support Camp) Question Title * 6. How likely would you be to participate in another cycling event for Camp (if it were in a different location, different length, gravel surface)? Extremely likely Very likely Moderately likely Slightly likely Not at all likely Question Title * 7. How likely would you be to participate in another event hosted by Camp Mak-A-Dream? Extremely likely Very likely Moderately likely Slightly likely Not at all likely Question Title * 8. Tell us about your event interests. Check any types of events you would consider taking part in as a benefit for Camp Mak-A-Dream. And please tell us about other ideas you have. Cycling event (35-60 miles, gravel or gravel/pavement surface) RUCK challenge (running/climbing with weighted vest, obstacles, timed/competitive categories) Traditional dinner/auction event I'd consider participating in any event to benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream None - I've done RATPOD and that's enough for me Other (tell us more below) Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What did you like most about RATPOD? Question Title * 10. We appreciate your participation and value your thoughts and opinions about RATPOD. We always hope to provide a safe, quality experience (for a good cause) - so if you have suggestions or comments, please include them below: Question Title * 11. How connected do you feel to the reason behind the ride? In other words do feel compelled to participate because of what Camp Mak-A-Dream does/who Camp serves? I feel very connected to Camp Mak-A-Dream. The cause behind the ride is one of my biggest ride motivators. I feel somewhat connected to Camp Mak-A-Dream, although I wish I knew more. I do not feel strongly about Camp Mak-A-Dream. It is a nice add that the even benefits a charity but it is not why I ride. Comments: Question Title * 12. Provide specifics for how we could better inform you about Camp Mak-A-Dream or better connect your reason for riding to the mission of Camp. Question Title * 13. Did you either purchase or earn a jersey for your fundraising efforts this year? If so, please rate the following to help us plan for future events. Excellent Good Fair Poor Quality Quality Excellent Quality Good Quality Fair Quality Poor Price Price Excellent Price Good Price Fair Price Poor Fit Fit Excellent Fit Good Fit Fair Fit Poor Design Design Excellent Design Good Design Fair Design Poor Question Title * 14. How useful and user-friendly do you find the www.ratpod.org website? Not at all Somewhat Quite good Very good Excellent Not at all Somewhat Quite good Very good Excellent Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. We faced some challenging conditions this year (cold, rain, mud). Tell us if/how the forecast/weather affected your experience. Weather is part of doing outdoor activities; I rode anyway and felt prepared/well supported. The conditions made it extra challenging, so I did just part of the ride (or utilized support vehicles) The cause kept me going...there is no way I was going to stop early. It was awful and I wish I had not attended/ridden. After seeing the forecast/conditions, I decided not to attend/ride after all. Other Please share any additional thoughts on how event organizers pivoted or the support you received. Question Title * 16. Overall, how satisfied were you with your experience at RATPOD? Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Any additional comments: Next >>