YOUR TOP TEN LITTLE RED QUESTIONS ANSWERED!!!

1. How can I still get into the ride?
Become a Huntsman Hometown Hero! There are still a few spots open. Pledge to raise at least $750 (all for cancer research), be a HERO in your community and receive a coveted entry into Little Red. It's a win win win!

Or wait until a couple weeks before LRRH and you will see ladies posting on our Facebook page, wanting to sell. Life happens, plans change and sometimes people end up selling their registrations - unable to use them when Little Red rolls around.

2. How can I still be a part of this event?

Volunteer, volunteer,  volunteer. Or you could VOLUNTEER!
It takes hundreds of volunteers to pull off this event. Why not be one of them? AND, our volunteers receive great swag!!

The majority of our volunteers are needed Friday and Saturday, June 1st and 2nd, in Lewiston and the surrounding Cache Valley area.
There are many ways to help out, including SAG support, packet pick up, keeping the rest stops going, clean up, food prep, set up, information, etc… A ride this size needs hundreds of volunteers, be it two hours or 20 hours. We can find a spot for you!

3. I ordered the wrong size shirt or jersey! Can I change what I ordered??? Or can I exchange something???

This is rather complicated so PLEASE read this answer carefully.

We are going to order all merchandise from the manufacturer on March 1st. In order to guarantee your order or exchange requests, please place your order or request BEFORE  March 1st!

We are ordering extra merchandise because we know how popular Little Red items have become. So AFTER March 1st and until May 1st orders and exchanges can and will only be fulfilled contingent upon our stock. In other words, we can only sell or exchange what we have in stock. We will not be getting any additional merchandise from the manufacturer before the Little Red Event. So your best bet to get all the merchandise you want, in the size you want, is to order it BEFORE March 1st.

After May 1st, any additional reqeuests for merchandise or exchanges will be handled at the Little Red Event on June 1st and 2nd.  In other words, if you receive your packet and want to EXCHANGE for a different size, you will need to wait until Friday June 1st  or Saturday June 2nd at Little Red. Exchanges will depend on product availability. Exchanges will depend on product availability!!! All exchanges will take place at the Little Red Boutique. 

4. Can I still order merchandise?

Yes. PLEASE READ THE ANSWER TO QUESTION #3 and then read below.

The closing date for GUARANTEED merchandise is March 1st. Meaning that orders made BEFORE March 1st will be guarenteed to arrive before the Little Red.

After March 1st and until May 1st we can only fulfill orders using merchandise that we have in stock. If we have it we will sell it to you. If we have what you need, we will exchange it with you. If we don't have the style or size that you need, then we are truly sorry but we won't be able to fulfill your request.

After Little Red is over, on June 15th, we w ill place one additional merchandise order for JERSEYS ONLY. Again, for jerseys only. This order will be ship sometime in August.

Again ladies, the best way to get what you want is to order it now, before MARCH 1st for guaranteed happiness and an overall stylish Little Red appearance!!!!
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5. What are the routes? what are the courses?

  The course maps are on the site at http://www.bccutah.org/lrrh/about/course-maps/, subject to change.

6. I registered for ____ miles but I want to change  to ____ . Can I do that?  
 
Yes.EXCEPT FOR THE 100 MILE DISTANCE. We cannot add any riders to the 100 mile distance. We are limited by our Idaho permits, which allow us only 1000 riders to enter Idaho. And since that means the 100 mile route, we can only allow riders to change within the other distances. You can change your  ride distance at the registration booth in Lewiston Friday night or Saturday morning. The distance is very important to the LRRH committee; it is what is  used to designate your start-time, and to gauge rest-stops, lunches, supplies and water support.

NOTE: The LRRH Committee wants you to have a great experience. If you choose to change your distance after you start your ride,  please ensure that you are familiar with the route and know where your  rest-stop opportunities will be. There have been instances where ladies haven’t factored this in to their distance change, and have missed their nutritional and water stops, and in some cases  - lunch!

7. Where can I stay? where can I camp?

 There are several motels and campgrounds in the Cache Valley area (Wellsville, Logan, Brigham City, etc). Contact your favorite hotel/motel campground chain for reservations or go to www.tourcachevalley.com for a list of some of the area’s hotels/motels and campgrounds. Hotels, motels and campgrounds fill up quickly for this event. We suggest you make your reservations as soon as possible.


Yes, there will be free camping at the Lewiston Fair and Rodeo Grounds (100 East Center Street and 200 East Center Street).  There are tent campsites and RV Parking available all day and night Friday and Saturday June 1-2.  Facilities include portable restrooms and wash sinks.  No reservations are required, it is first come first serve.  These camp sites are within walking distance of the Little Red Expo, Dinner ($12 advance ticket purchase required), Costume Contest, Saturday Breakfast/Lunch/Ice Cream (non-riders $8 advance ticket purchase required) and the Start and Finish Line activities.

 Please note there are NO RV hookups or indoor showers available.  No campfires allowed.


8. What do I need to do to transfer my registration?

The exchange is totally between the buyer and seller.  Neither BCC nor Active.com will act as a third-party or get involved with any transactions with regards to selling or purchasing registrations or merchandise that came with that registration. Registration packets will be sent to the original purchaser and it is their resonsibility to give it to the 'new' purchaser. The ride t-shirt will be in  the registration packet and will be the size and style ordered by the original purchaser.  Exchanges can be made at the event depending upon availability.  The 'new'  purchaser must show up at the registration booth at the event and sign the ride waiver.

9. What time should I be at the ride start ????

Registration/Check-in will open at 7am, the day of the ride. The first Riders go out at 7:30 AM and the Last Riders will  start by 10:30 AM. The riders will start by distance, 100-miles first,  80-milers second, etc. Tentative Start times are:  

100 mile riders
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

80 mile riders
8:35 AM – 9:15 AM

50 mile riders
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM

36 mile riders
9:55 AM – 10:10 AM

18 mile riders
10:15 AM – 10:20 AM

Ride start times will be posted at the start in Lewiston. You must start at the designated start time for your distance. No early starts.

Little Red Riding Hood is not a race! This is an event to celebrate, cycle and have a great time!

Please enjoy your ride. The course closes at 6pm so you have plenty of time to enjoy your ride if you plan accordingly, know your limits and be mindful of your distance. If you are still on the course at 6pm, you will be picked up and sagged to the finish.We want to make certain that every rider is back safe and sound and on time, so please plan and ride accordingly.


10. What is happening Friday Night?  Why should I attend?

Its the biggest party to hit Lewiston!!!
A  great dinner catered by Cafe Rio. For just $12/ticket. You can be purchase tickets online at  active.com...Just click on 'register now'...and then' merchandise only'.
Little Red's famous Costume Contest with over $600 dollars in group and individual prizes!
Our Women's expowith many great vendors and more shopping.
Our famous Little Red Boutique...come buy more great Little Red signature clothing or exchange your items for available sizes.
Live 60's Music
Get your picture  with the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red.
See your friends, make some new ones. Party with us and have a great time!

 EXTRA BONUS QUESTION!!!!

Can I ride the course if I am not registered?
 Riding along as an unregistered rider jeopardizes the future of this wonderful and historic event because we have permits for only a fixed number of riders. If you are really counting on riding the ride and didn't get registered, we suggest you check back on Facebook.  Usually around the end of May there will be registrations up for sale.  Please, don't ride Little Red unless you are a paid and registered rider. Bib tags, custom tie dye wristbands and lunch tickets on bib tags will be monitored at all the stops.  Please keep Little Red safe and help ensure the future of this ride for years to come!

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LITTLE RED STORIES, PART 1

Over the years we've had plenty of drama 'behind the scenes' at Little Red. Near disasters averted, or some that weren't - but thanks to our AMAZING volunteers we hung in there and 'made do'. We've also had plenty - in fact THOUSANDS - of riders who have great stories to tell. Riders that have overcome great odds, achieved personal goals, conquered new territories in their lives.


Here are just a sampling of stories we'd like to share with you. Got a great story that you'd like to share with us? Send it to :
its4littleredridinghood@gmail.com  and we'll post it on the blog!

We'll continue to post your stories on the blog from time to time, so keep them coming! 

First, a few memories from the Organizers and Volunteers who put our ride together.

From Penny Perkins

"It was Little Red 2001 and we had about 200 women riding.  We arrived at the Wellsville Park and the restroom was locked.  We had 200 women needing to use the restroom and the city office was closed. In desperation  we called 911 and let them know we had a real emergency and 200 women needed to use the restroom!  Soon after, the  restroom was unlocked and the ride went on."

From Don Banford 

"Two years ago at Little Red I was driving from the start to the Amalga Rest Stop. I was the Lead at the stop and  in charge of getting it set up. I spotted an elderly lady with a cane walking down the road. I had my bike on the roof rack and she signaled for me to stop, which I did. I rolled down the window and she leaned in and said, "What is going on today? How come there are so many cars on the road? Is there a funeral??!"

And what would Little Red be without Our Riders?

From Cecilie Prine

"I’ve ridden in the Little Red Riding Hood the past two years.  The first year was to do something fun with my friends as I got back in shape from having my babies.  Last year, the meaning of the Little Red Riding Hood took hold of me as my friend, my mother-in-law, had discovered a lump in her breast and was waiting for her diagnosis. All the riders, with their jerseys and signs of survivors, and those lost, brought tears to my eyes.  Every pedal stroke became a prayer.  A prayer for all of the woman and their families, who have experienced the fear I was feeling.  The diagnosis came back as Stage Two breast cancer.  The fight began that week after the LRRH."

"It’s been a long winter; first the chemo, then the double mastectomy, an infected implant that had to be removed Christmas Eve, now radiation with reconstruction to follow. My mother-in-law, Cindy, is a survivor. She is now cancer-free.  Prayers are answered. She will join me this year at the Little Red Riding Hood.  Each pedal stroke will be a prayer of thanks, of gratitude, and of love.  Thank you for the medicines that have healed her.  Thank you for the researchers and scientists who never give up.  Thank you for saving the lives of our friends, sisters, mothers, and grandmothers. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

From Angie Vincent 
"My first Little Red ride.  I'm about 40 miles into the century ride when I have a flat tire.  I stop to fix it.  A kind gentleman stops to see if I need any help.  He's out driving in support of his wife.   However, he tells me that he knows absolutely nothing about changing a flat tire.  So he just watches me as I continue to change my tire.  Unfortunately, I can not find anything in the tire that may be causing the flat; so I just put in a new tube, thank the kind gentleman, and begin peddling on my merry way."

"I peddle about a mile or so, and as you guessed, I have another flat....  This time, I am near a house and 2 men are in the yard and come over to see if I need any assistance.  Again, they know nothing about changing a flat.  So they continue talking and just watch me as I put a patch on my tube.  This time I must patch since I've used my spare tube already.  Just as I'm ready to pump up my tire, the SAG vehicle comes to my aid.  He pumps me up in about 2 seconds and I'm on my way again!  Success this time.  And, it so happened that I was fortunate to have had the delays because I was able to miss a rain storm that was just in front of me.  Riders that were about a half hour ahead of me were soaked by the storm!  Yippee."