How much does it cost to register?
Registration for the Silver Lining Ride 2022 is FREE! That's right, it costs nothing at all to join this year's virtual Silver Lining Ride.
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Who can register?
Anyone can register! We’re encouraging cyclists of all abilities to take on the Silver Lining Ride 2022. You just need access to a bike and a Strava account, and because you can ride indoor, outdoor, at anytime and anywhere and either as individually or in a team, there’s no reason not to register and join us!
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What’s included in my registration?
Your registration for the Silver Lining Ride 2022 will enable you to set up a fundraising page linked to your Strava account so you can track both your progress in meeting whatever riding challenge you set for the month as well as the fundraising goal you set for yourself. It also means that as you strive for your fundraising goal, meeting milestones along the way will earn you great rewards.
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How do I fundraise?
When you register, you’ll be able to set up a fundraising page following the prompts. You can set a fundraising target for yourself, or your team. Then, share this far and wide with friends, family and colleagues and they’ll be able to make donations towards your target. Don’t forget that if you individually raise $100 you'll earn a pair of Silver Lining Socks, $500 we’ll reward you with a Silver Lining Ride jersey, and if you make it to $1,068 we’ll also throw in a pair of cycling knicks to match! Plus any participant who raises $2,500 or more will earn a Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS Smart Watch! What a great reward!
Do I have to fundraise?
Fundraising as part of the Silver Lining Ride 2022 isn’t compulsory, so in short, no, you don’t have to fundraise. But, we’d love you to, if you can! And if you do, you’ll be helping us to change the horrible statistic that is more than 1,000 Australian women will lose their life to ovarian cancer this year. All funds raised will go towards research to help us find an early detection test for the disease which we know will significantly increase survival rates.
What incentives are there for fundraising?
Glad you asked this one, because we’ve got some awesome incentives to inspire your fundraising. First up is a pair of groovy Silver Lining Ride cycling socks, which you'll earn when you raise your first $100. When you raise $500 you get a Silver Lining Ride jersey and making it to $1,068 in funds raised means you’ll also get a pair of cycling knicks, completing the kit. Plus, here's the big one... any participant who raises $2,500 or more will earn a Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS Smart Watch! A huge prize for huge fundraising! Please note that fundraising rewards related to individual fundraising efforts only.
How do I link my Strava to my fundraising page?
You can link your Strava account to your fundraising page either during your initial registration for this event, or later via your Fundraiser Dashboard.
What can I do if I can't fundraise?
Fundraising as part of the Silver Lining Ride 2022 isn’t compulsory, so it’s absolutely fine if you want to just ride your bike and don’t want to, or can’t fundraise this year. For those who choose not to fundraise, you can still play a really important role in supporting the work of the OCRF by raising awareness of ovarian cancer through sharing your participation in the ride with family and friends. To help you with that, we have some really cool social tiles available for you to download and share here!
Do I have to ride outdoors?
The best thing about the Silver Lining Ride 2022 is that you can ride anywhere, anytime in the four-week window of the event. That can be outdoors if that’s your preference, or indoors if you have a trainer or an exercise bike! Or, you might even like to make it a combination of indoor and outdoor to get you to your target! Just make sure however you ride, you’re recording it on Strava so that it syncs to your fundraising page and you can track your progress! Of course if you're riding outdoors, please take care, follow road rules and avoid any heavy-traffic areas if you're not an experienced rider.
Are indoor rides allowed?
Indoor rides are absolutely allowed as part of the Silver Lining Ride 2022. You might like to do the whole challenge inside on your trainer or exercise bike, or mix it up and ride outside as well. The beauty of this ride is that it’s totally up to you to determine where and how you reach your riding goal. Just make sure that whenever you’re riding that you’re recording it on Strava, then you know it’ll sync to your fundraising page and track your progress.
What if I don’t have Strava?
You’ll need Strava to sync your rides to your fundraising page as part of the Silver Lining Ride 2022, so if you don’t already have it, grab yourself an account. You can download the Strava app via the App Store or Google Play, or visit www.strava.com. A free account will enable you to record your rides and sync them for the purpose of tracking your progress.
However, you're welcome to still participate in the event if you don't have Straca, and you can simply use the 'updates' function on your fundraising page to tell people about the rides you've completed along the way. Just note that you cannot manually add kilometres ridden to your page, this requires syncing Strava data.
What fitness tracking/GPS devices work with Strava?
You can link the following fitness tracking/GPS/indoor training device with Strava: Garmin, Zwift, Wahoo, Polar, Apple Watch, Suunto, Amazfit, Fitbit, Samsung, Peloton, Bryton, Pioneer, TrainerRoad, Sigma and Lezyne.
You can also record your rides via the app on your smart phone, via its GPS functionality.
And, if you don’t have a fitness tracking/GPS/indoor training device, nor a smart phone, you can always log your rides manually via the Strava desktop site.
What if I don’t have a fitness tracking/GPS/indoor training device that’s compatible with Strava?
Don’t worry if you don’t have you don’t have a fitness tracking/GPS/indoor training device, nor a smart phone! The Strava desktop site allows activities to be manually entered. You’ll just have to know how far you rode and populate it via the ‘Manual Entry’ option.
What happens if my Strava doesn’t sync?
If you’re recording a ride on a device which is linked to Strava (such as a Garmin, Fitbit, Wahoo, Apple Watch) and it hasn’t synced into Strava and therefore into your fundraising page, you can manually do so via the Strava desktop version at www.strava.com/upload/device.
If your ride is in Strava, but hasn’t synced to your fundraising page, let us know at community@ocrf.com.au and we'll help you out.
I’ve just registered for Silver Lining Ride and done a ride which was recorded on Strava, why haven’t any kilometres shown up against my goal yet?
Your tally of kilometres will only kick in once the Silver Lining Ride event period commences on November 1! Anything you’re doing before that won’t count in your tally – but is great training and preparation. You’ll notice that the first ride you do on or after November 1 will appear, and all the ones you do after that, up until we finish on November 30.
I like to run as well as ride, and I record my runs on Strava too. Will these count towards my goal?
It’ll just be your rides that count for the Silver Lining Ride. Our integration with Strava is set so that all your rides and virtual rides completed during the event period will count, but not other activities, like running, that you record on Strava.
Does my indoor trainer have to be a smart trainer?
If you’re doing all or some of the ride on your indoor trainer, it needn’t be a smart trainer. But, if its not, make sure you’ve got some means of tracking how many kilometres you pedal so you can track them in Strava and ensure they count towards your goal.
What Strava activities will sync to my fundraising page?
Strava allows you to record activity manually. Please ensure your ride activity is categorised as a Ride or Virtual Ride in order for your data to sync with your fundraising page.
Why 1,068 km as a target?
We’ve suggested a target of 1,068km for a couple of reasons. Firstly, when the Ride was founded, it represented the average number of women in Australia who lost their lives to Ovarian Cancer each year. That means for every kilometre you ride individually or as a team, this number represents a lost mum, daughter, grandma, aunty, wife, colleague or friend. We think that’s a pretty compelling reason to pedal all that way!
Serendipitously, it also happens to be the exact distance that the first Silver Lining Riders travelled between the Adelaide Oval and the MCG in 2017. Head over to the History of the Silver Lining Ride page for more info about that ride and the others we’ve done since.
We also think that 1,068km is a great distance challenge for an accomplished cyclist to achieve as an individual, for a group of mates to set as a team goal, or for a family to achieve with a daily ride to the park or round the block!
But... we also know its a BIG number, so that's why this year we're encouraging participants to set their own targets. If you don't think 1,068km is for you, choose a more suitable aim and pedal your way towards that!
How many people can I have in my team?
You can have as many people in your Silver Lining Ride 2022 team as you’d like! There are no limits. Just make sure that each member of your team has their own Strava account and records each of their rides to ensure they count towards your team reaching the team's goal! And, please note that fundraising rewards will be issued to individuals and not teams. Of course, individuals within teams who reach $100, $500 and $1,068 can earn their jersey and knicks. And anyone in the team that raises $2,500 will be rewarded with a Garmin Vivoactive S4 GPS smart watch.
Do members of my team have to be over 18?
No, members of your team don’t have to be over 18, but you’ll need to ensure that each member of your team has a Strava account and they record each of their rides. This will ensure that they count towards achieving the team goal you set. Those under 18 should also ensure a parent/guardian is aware they are partaking in the event.
Does everyone in my team have to ride the same number of kilometres?
No, not everyone in your team has to ride the same distance, you can each set your own individual targets. You may even choose to set a team goal and divide up the kilometres between each of you, but it's totally up to you!
What if I don’t make it to my kilometre goal in the timeframe?
Got busy? Got injured? (well, we hope not – but these things happen!) No worries at all, setting a kilometre goal for yourself and your team is something to aim for. If you don't reach your target, that's okay! It will have no consequence to your registration or the fundraising rewards you earn.
Do I have to do the entire distance in one ride?
We would be suitably impressed if you did the entire distance in one ride! It’s a very long way! In short, absolutely not, you’re not expected to ride all that way in just one go. Chip away at the target by riding anywhere, anytime that suits and either indoor, outdoor or a combo of both. You’ve got between November 1st and November 30th to reach your goal, whether that's 100km, 1,068km or any other target.
I raised $100/$500/$1,068/$2,500, when will I receive my rewards?
The kit you earn is custom made and we will place the order after the conclusion of the event when we know who has reached each fundraising milestone and what size kit they require. So, we’ll ship all the rewards in around March/April of 2023. To qualify for any of the rewards, fundraising milestones must be met by 15 December 2022 to be eligible for the corresponding prize. This means if you have some late-comers who want to donate after you've finished your ride, encourage them to add their donation before 15th December if it will get you to your next milestone!
What happens if I ordered the wrong size kit?
Once the campaign is complete, we will reach out to you request kit sizing so they can be made to order.
Unfortunately, we’re not able to swap items for you if you make an error in selecting your size – so please make sure you base your sizing from the sizing chart provided - you'll find the sizes you need within the Premium Jersey & Bib Knicks Premium charts linked here. Please note, they differ for men & women.
How do I know what size kit to order?
Check out the sizing chart here to make sure you order the right size kit! We’re not able to swap it if select the wrong size on registering, so we encourage you to be super thorough in checking your measurements against the garment sizes. You'll find the sizes you need within the Premium Jersey & Bib Knicks Premium charts linked here. Note they differ for men & women.
Where does my money go?
The funds you raise during the Silver Lining Ride challenge are directed towards funding the next round of OCRF research grants for the most promising ovarian cancer research projects in Australia. These are projects that aim to save women’s lives either by improving treatment methods for women currently living with ovarian cancer or by developing an early detection test that will accurately diagnose the disease in its early stages. The OCRF relies on the support of people like you to ensure we can fund as much research as possible and keep researchers in the lab, working on solutions for this lethal disease.
Are donations tax deductible?
Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible, and your supporters will receive an automated receipt via email which they can refer back to at tax time.
I love the socks/jersey/knicks I was rewarded with, can I buy more?
Pending stock, you be able to buy the SLR merchandise. Head over to the OCRF shop for details and to order.
What happens if I exceed the target distance?
You’ll be a serious Silver Lining Rider if you get beyond your target distance. That’s some really impressive riding in a month! Reach for the stars!
When do registrations close?
Registrations will remain open through to late November, but we encourage you to sign up before 1 November so that you allow yourself as much time as possible to ride and fundraise!
Why isn't there a physical ride this year?
The physical Silver Lining Ride is a huge undertaking with loads of logistics and a big commitment from the group of Riders and Crew who take time out of their work and personal lives to join. So, the team at the OCRF has elected to run the physical ride on a biennial basis. That means the physical ride will be back in 2023!
I'd prefer to do the physical ride, not the virtual, how do I sign up for that?
The next physical Silver Lining Ride will be undertaken by a small group of riders in 2023. We keep the numbers for this Ride capped to ensure we remain safe on the road, and manageable off the road! Therefore involvement is by invite only. If you would like to be considered for future Silver Lining Rides, please reach out to Georgie Herbert via georgie.herbert@ocrf.com.au and let us know a bit about yourself and why you think the physical ride is for you!