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title: PMC 2018 - Rider Orientation Sessions
description: Pan-Mass Challenge announces its annual rider orientation sessions to help prepare riders for the training process as well as the actual race
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# [PMC 2018 - Rider Orientation Sessions](https://www.pmc.org/blog/pmc-2018-rider-orientation-sessions)

 Written by [Pan-Mass Challenge](https://www.pmc.org/blog/author/pan-mass-challenge) | Mar 27, 2018 4:52:00 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 Life Time](https://www.lifetime.life/)
- Safety
- Your Fundraising Campaign using PMC's digital tools
- Using Social and Traditional Media
- Donation Processing

[Reserve your space for the first session which will be held on April 4, 2018, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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 5:30 pm guided tour of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which will take place prior to the start of orientation.)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pmc-2018-rider-orientation-session-1-tickets-42495806100)

[Reserve your space for the first session which will be held on May 22, 2018, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at PMC HQ - 77 4th Ave, Needham. ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pmc-2018-rider-orientation-session-2-tickets-42506086850)

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-2018-rider-orientation-sessions)

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