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title: PMC 2017 - Rider Orientation sessions
description: The Pan-Mass challenge will be holding its annual Rider Orientation sessions in Boston and Needham to help riders prepare for the race
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# [PMC 2017 - Rider Orientation sessions](https://www.pmc.org/blog/pmc-2017-rider-orientation-sessions)

 Written by [Pan-Mass Challenge](https://www.pmc.org/blog/author/pan-mass-challenge) | Feb 13, 2017 5:10:00 PM

**New riders are invited and encouraged to attend one of the orientation sessions.  Also open to alumni riders who would like a refresher. **

PMC Orientation is presented by Billy Starr and the PMC professional staff, and will include: 

- PMC Weekend Overview
- Ride Logistics
- [Training and Nutrition - presented by Everybody Fights](http://everybodyfights.com/)
- Safety
- Your Fundraising Campaign - online tools
- Using Social and Traditional Media
- Donation Processing

[Reserve your space for the first session which will be held on April 26, 2017 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Boston Red Sox Jimmy Fund Auditorium in Boston, MA. (At this session you also have the opportunity to sign up for either a 5:30pm guided tour of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which will take place prior to the start of orientation.)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pmc-2017-rider-orientation-session-1-tickets-31841013328)

[Reserve your space for the first session which will be held on May 23, 2017 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at PMC HQ - 77 4th Ave, Needham. ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pmc-2017-rider-orientation-session-2-tickets-31840664284)

Past participants have found PMC orientation extremely helpful in preparing for and participating in the PMC.

[View full post](https://www.pmc.org/blog/pmc-2017-rider-orientation-sessions)

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