Join us for Beau’s Oktoberfest Virtual Ride in support of vulnerable youth in your community.
From August 6 to October 9, set a goal for yourself and cycle any distance, anywhere, whether outside or with your virtual cycling program.
Register as an individual or create a team with your friends and family. As you get ready to ride, use our fundraising toolkit to help raise funds and awareness for vulnerable local youth. Plus, you can win great prizes! Fundraising can begin as soon as you sign up.
What's new for 2022?
Join the John Stephenson Challenge!
Last year, long-time Beau’s rider John Stephenson cycled 10,000 km with his team. This year, he’s our ride ambassador and he’s challenging you to pedal a 100 km ride while raising $100 for vulnerable youth!
Are you up for the 100×100 challenge?
If you register before our Early Bird deadline of July 20, you could win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to a Beau’s experience!
Fundraise for your jersey and more great prizes!
When you raise funds to support local youth, you can earn exciting rewards, such as:
- Registration fee plus raise $150+: Receive a jersey and Beau’s beer stein
- Registration fee plus raise $250+: Receive a jersey, Beau’s beer stein, and entry into the 2023 ride
- Registration fee plus raise $500+: Receive a jersey, Beau’s beer stein, and entry into 2023 ride with next year’s jersey included
Can’t commit to fundraising? Select $149.99 at registration to receive your jersey and stein.
See our FAQ for our jersey sizing chart and pick-up details.
Additional fundraising prizes available
Start your fundraising today!
Challenge | Individual Prize | Team Prize |
|---|---|---|
First Place Fundraiser | $250 gift card | $500 gift card |
Second Place Fundraiser | $150 gift card | $250 gift card |
Third Place Fundraiser | $50 gift card | $150 gift card |
Fundraising Draw | For every $250 raised you get one ballot in a prize draw (valued at $250) | For every $500 raised, your team gets one ballot in a prize draw (valued at $500) |
John Stephenson’s 100×100 Challenge | Join John Stephenson’s 100×100 challenge on Strava. Raise $100 and pedal a 100km ride to qualify for a draw to win two Adirondack chairs from DFC Woodworks Inc. John’s an early bird and is offering a chance to win an experience at Spa Nordik for those who join his challenge before July 20! |
Share your photos with us
We love to see your rider photos on social media. When you post your Beau’s Virtual Ride photos on Instagram, tag @UnitedWayEO and @BeausAllNatural for your chance to win a $100 gift card!
Plus, Kunstadt will be sharing social media challenges with you starting in August until October. To stay up to date on the ride, social media challenges and announcements, be sure to follow the Beau’s Virtual Ride Facebook group.
How you make a difference
The funds you raise as part of the Beau’s Oktoberfest Virtual Ride will help youth like Ciizzy find a safe place to call home.
While COVID-19 made it hard for Ciizzy to find a place to stay after she was kicked out of her home, United Way and Youth Services Bureau helped her find housing and a fresh start.
Together with your support, we can provide more youth with opportunities to build a brighter future.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners
Rider fundraising toolkit
Subject: Join me in the Beau’s Virtual Ride in support of United Way
Hi <INSERT NAME>,
Will you join our team for Beau’s Oktoberfest Virtual Ride? Gear up for a fantastic experience while helping local youth find a safe place to call home, from August 6 to October 9, 2022.
All funds raised will support United Way in providing local youth experiencing homelessness with the education, personal, and employment supports they need to ease the transition to a more secure, permanent home.
I hope you’ll join <TEAM NAME> today and help make a difference in your community. Follow this link to register:
[insert registration link]
Thank you!
Subject: Support me as I ride for vulnerable youth
Hi <INSERT NAME>,
This year, I’m participating in Beau’s Oktoberfest Virtual Ride in support of United Way.
My goal is to raise <INSERT FUNDRAISING GOAL AMOUNT>, and I’d love your support to help me get there.
Your donation will help fund programs and initiatives that provide local youth experiencing homelessness with the education, personal, and employment supports they need to ease the transition to a more secure, permanent home.
By supporting United Way, we’re able to get to the root of the issue and create long-term solutions that end youth homelessness for good. This not only shuts the door to chronic adult homelessness—it saves lives.
With your support, we can create opportunities for youth to build a more stable life.
I hope you can support me today and help make a difference.
Make a donation: <YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK>
Thank you!
Raise $100 or more and help create a brighter future for local youth.
When you’re fundraising, share the impact you make possible by giving to United Way! Your donations will provide local youth facing homelessness with the education, personal, and employment supports they need to build a more stable life.
Make a donation yourself: Give $20 to get things started. Now you only need to ask 5 more people to help you reach your goal.
Family: Brother, sister, mom, or dad. Tell them why you care about supporting youth in our communities and ask at least one of them for a $30 donation to show their support. You never know, they might donate more!
Friends: Ask your friends if they can join in. Could they give you $20 to help you reach your goal?
Co-workers: Ask one co-worker to help support your goal by donating $10.
Neighbours: Ask two of your neighbours for a $10 donation each.
To help you along your way, here are some social media example posts to get you started. Just copy and paste!
I’m cycling in this year’s @beausallnatural Virtual Ride in support of @UnitedWayEO. Funds raised will help vulnerable youth in our community. Will you help me reach my fundraising goal of ? Donate now: #BeausVirtualRide
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Support my @beausallnatural Virtual Ride to help vulnerable youth find a safe, inclusive place to call home & the resources they need to succeed. I’m trying to raise for @UnitedWayEO before October 9! Give today: #BeausVirtualRide
I’ve signed up for @BeausBrewery Virtual Ride in support of @UnitedWayEO. I’m doing the 100×100 challenge – that means I’m committing to ride 100 KM and raise $100 before Oct. 9. Will you help me reach my fundraising goal? Funds raised will help vulnerable youth in our community. Donate now: #BeausVirtualRide
Will you support my @beausallnatural Virtual Ride team? Our region’s most vulnerable youth need our help now, more than ever! Our team’s goal is to ride KMs and raise for @UnitedWayEO before Oct. 9. If you’re able, please click the link in my bio to donate!
#BeausVirtualRide #UnitedWayEastOntario #LocalLove
[Add your personal fundraising link in your Instagram bio]
#BeausVirtualRide is back! You’ll see me wearing my @Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company jersey as I ride to support vulnerable youth. I’ve signed up for the 100×100 challenge – that means I’m committing to ride 100 KM and raise $100 before Oct. 9. Will you help me reach my fundraising goal? Funds raised will go to @United Way East Ontario – Centraide de l’Est de l’Ontario to help youth in our community. Donate now and help me make a local difference:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pick up your rider jersey during one of our pickup times and locations:
- Early Bird Pick up: Monday, August 29 – September 2, 2022, at United Way East Ontario
- During the ride Pick up: Saturday, September 17 at Kunstadt Sports on Bank Street or Beau’s Brewery in Vankleek Hill
- After the ride: October 17 – 21 at United Way East Ontario
We’ll share more details directly with registered riders.
Participants are not required to bike a specific distance or route for this event. This is an opportunity to make your ride your own! You can ride anywhere, as far as you want. Set your own distance goal for yourself. Ride alone or you can make it a family or work affair!
We ask that participants follow the latest local public health guidelines with regards to physical distancing and COVID-19 safety measures.
No, raising funds is not mandatory to participate in this event. But, if you want to get your hands on the 2022 Beau’s jersey and stein, you’re encouraged to raise a minimum of $150. The more you raise, the better your chances are of securing some awesome prizes!
When you fundraise as part of Beau’s Virtual Ride, you make a difference for youth in need. All donations will support United Way’s vital work to provide youth with the education, personal and employment supports they need to build a more stable life.
New for 2022! Join our ride ambassador, John Stephenson, as he challenges YOU to commit to pedaling at least one 100km ride from August 6 to October 9 while raising a minimum of $100!
Click here to sign up for John’s ‘100×100 challenge’ club on Strava to log your KMs and routes!
Once you’ve registered, we will send more information directly to you!
Everyone who donates $10 or more will receive a tax receipt.
Note: The registration fee is not tax receiptable, as per Canada Revenue Agency rules.
All registration fees are non-refundable.
For questions about Beau’s Oktoberfest Virtual Ride, please contact Jessica Deut by email at jdeut@unitedwayeo.ca.
