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Precise Timing Systems

By using accurate timing methodologies like GUN TIME and CHIP TIME, the organization ensures fair competition and credible results, because precise measurement prevents placement errors and builds trust across diverse participant categories. This strategy emphasizes the use of dual timing systems to maintain equity in competitive cycling events, particularly where participants start at different times or in waves. Unlike organizations relying on single-time methods, this approach enhances data accuracy and participant confidence, which is critical for rankings, records, and fundraising integrity in endurance events.

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what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Bicycle Distribution to Underserved Youth PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Distributed over 4,500 bicycles to underserved and disadvantaged youth in Tucson since 2021.
  • Bicycle distribution to underserved youth PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Distributes bicycles to disadvantaged children and underserved youth in Tucson, having provided over 4,500 bicycles since 2021.
  • Bike Patrol Certification Classes PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    capacity building
    Conducts certification classes for Bike Patrol members, which must be renewed every two years, including online sessions and in-person sessions.
  • Bike Patrol Certification Classes PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    capacity building
    Conducts certification classes for Bike Patrol members, which must be renewed every two years. These include online sessions and scheduled in-person sessions.
  • Bike Patrol Program PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Deploys nearly 300 certified Bike Patrol cyclists to assist thousands of riders with minor mechanical aid, first aid, and moral support during events. Bike Patrol members are provided with a small kit containing first aid supplies and bike-related items.
  • Charitable Fundraising through Events PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Perimeter Bicycling events have raised nearly $130 million for local and international charitable organizations, including over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
  • Charitable Fundraising through Events PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    advocacy
    Facilitates fundraising for local and international charitable organizations, having raised nearly $130 million through Perimeter Bicycling events and over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
  • Clothing Collection for Charity PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Collects discarded clothing from event participants to donate to a charity thrift store.
  • Clothing Donation Program PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Collects discarded clothing from event participants to donate to a charity thrift store.
  • Clothing collection for charity PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Collects discarded clothing from event participants to donate to a charity thrift store.
  • El Tour Expo & Fiesta PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Operates and hosts the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, attracting over 10,000 participants and the general public for interaction with exhibitors.
  • El Tour Expo & Fiesta PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Operates the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, attracting over 10,000 participants and the general public for interaction with exhibitors.
  • Event Support Services for Participants PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Provides comprehensive support for event participants including tracking performance with GUN TIME and CHIP TIME, posting unofficial results online, deploying nearly 300 certified Bike Patrol cyclists for aid, and setting up aid stations with refreshments and restrooms every 7-12 miles.
  • Facilitating fundraising for charitable organizations PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Facilitates fundraising for local and international charitable organizations through its events, having raised nearly $130 million in total and over $8 million for 122 non-profit partners through El Tour de Tucson.
  • Operating event expos and fiestas PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Operates the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta, which attracts over 10,000 participants and the general public, providing a platform for interaction with exhibitors.
  • Organize Cochise County Cycling Event PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Organizes an annual cycling event in Cochise County, which has attracted nearly 2,000 cyclists.
  • Organize El Tour de Tucson Cycling Event PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Annually organizes El Tour de Tucson, one of the largest and longest-running bicycle rides in the United States, attracting over 10,000 cyclists. The event features various distances including 102-mile, 62-mile, 32-mile, 3-mile, and 1-mile fun rides, as well as a 5K run/walk, with gun and chip time tracking, and aid stations.
  • Organize HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
    direct service
    Organizes the annual HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale, a cycling event expected to attract over 3,000 cyclists from across the United States.