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Bike to Bay 2025

Our premier fundraiser is back on Saturday, May 3rd at 10am!

Register today for Bike to Bay!

Our premier fundraiser, Bike to Bay, is back on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-1pm! Bike to Bay is HTS’s annual community event where participants can ride, jog, walk, or scooter along the scenic Palo Alto Baylands.

We’re excited to bring back our carnival games, a taco lunch, bounce houses, and prizes this year as we come together once again to support our outstanding school.

This year we have a school goal of $35,000 (approximately $375 per student).

Let’s work together to reach our goal and make this year’s Bike to Bay the best one yet!

Getting started

1. Complete registration form

All Bike to Bay attendees must complete a registration form, submit a liability waiver, and pay the $35/participant registration fee. This fee includes:

Entry to the event
Event t-shirt
Lunch
Access to all games, activities, and prizes

Note: Your registration will not be complete until a registration form, full registration payment and liability waivers are received for each member of your party.

2. Submit a participant liability waiver

A liability waiver is required for all members of your party going on the trail (including your student), even if they are not biking.

Download or print the attached liability waiver. A copy will also be sent home with your student.
Completed forms can be returned to their teacher or dropped off at the front desk.
Forms may also be emailed to tellmemore@hopetech.org.
You may also fill them out at the registration table on the day of, but we recommend filling them out in advance to prevent a long wait.

Liability waiver

3. Start collecting pledges!

Collect pledges by using a physical pledge sheet or sign up for your Pledgestar page to begin collecting pledges and donations.

To make fundraising easier, we’ve also included a sample fundraising letter you can send to prospective donors, breaking down the goal further.

Important dates

March 3 – April 21: Registration period

March 3 – March 31: Early registration
First class to sign up all students wins a class party!

April 21: Family and corporate sponsorship payment and names due for t-shirt

April 21: Online registration closes
Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after this date

April 28 – May 3: T-shirt distributions

May 3: Bike to Bay!

May 31: Pledges due

May 31: Announce class Bike to Bay winners

Day of schedule

NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Thank you for your flexibility!

Registration and check-in open	10:00 – 10:30am
Bike to Bay kicks off	10:30am
Carnival tent games and bounce houses open	11:00am – 12:30pm
Lunch	12:00pm
Bike to Bay ends	1:00pm

Collect pledges with Pledgestar

Pledgestar is a simple, secure, web-based fundraising platform that makes it easy to request pledges from family and friends. People who use Pledgestar typically raise twice as much as those who don’t!

Not sure how to ask for pledges? Use this sample fundraising letter to help you reach potential donors. Use it as-is or personalize it to share why Bike to Bay is important to you!

How to sign up for Pledgestar

Go to pledgestar.com/hope
Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
Follow the instructions on-screen to register participant(s) and add family and friends
When you finish, the system emails pledge requests to your family and friends, and allows them to make secure credit card donations online. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online

Ways to support Bike to Bay

We need your help to make Bike to Bay a success! Here are different ways you can get involved:

Become a family sponsor – $50

Want to see your family name on the official Bike to Bay t-shirt? Become a family sponsor for an additional $50! Check the box on our registration form to contribute.

Become a corporate sponsor – $250

Showcase your company’s support for inclusive education! As a corporate sponsor, your company will receive:

Recognition on our website, social media, and at the event
Your logo featured on event materials like t-shirts, posters, and banners

Donate to the event

Help us create an amazing experience by sponsoring different event activities or by donating carnival prizes and other needed items. Your generosity makes a big difference!

Volunteer and get involved

Help make this event run smoothly by signing up to:

Set up before the event
Run a booth
Clean up afterward

Payment methods accepted

Include in your payment memo:

For participant registration: “[Participant or Party Name] B2B Registration”
For sponsorships or donations: “B2B Donation [for [Student Name]]” and specify “Family or Corporate Sponsorship” if necessary

You can pay using the following payment methods:

PayPal

From your PayPal account, use email: billing@hopetech.org

Venmo

Venmo us @HTSBusiness

Zelle

Use billing@hopetech.org and name “Erudite Technology Group”

Cash or check

Make payable to Hope Technology School and mail to: 2525 E. Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

Bayland trail routes

There will be mile markers along the course as well as HTS staff along the path to guide. You must accompany your child as they ride the course.

There are three course options for Bike to Bay!

You may choose the course which best suits your family and feel free to turn around at any point.

Note: Dogs are not allowed on the Baylands Trail.

Route 1: “The Road Less Traveled” (0.3mi)

Starts at the rear of the school and goes to the left to end at Faber Place and then turns around. Recommended for Preschool

Route 2: “Middle of the Road” (1.1mi)

Starts at the rear of the school and goes to the left to mile marker 1, pass mile marker 2 up to the fork in the road where the paved road ends and then turns around.

Route 3: “Open Road” (3.7mi)

Starts at the rear of the school and goes to the left to mile marker 1, pass mile marker 2 up to the fork in the road and makes a full loop around back to HTS.

A few things to note regarding the third course: it is a gravel trail (non-paved); therefore, it is upon each participant to determine whether their transport can handle the course.