I mentioned in a previous post that the Pan Mass Challenge was going to roll out a new concept called the PMC Paceline. The Paceline was created to replace rider’s profile pages and involve donors in the fundraising efforts. The profile starts with an animated rider (me) riding along to cheering crowds and popular landmarks in the background. When someone makes an online donation, they will create their own rider that will be pedalling along on a tandem bicycle with the existing rider(s). The donor can then customize the appearance of their rider and create their own personal profile. Donors can then direct people to their own profile page to help raise money for the rider that they are supporting.
It seems like they are still working out all the kinks but it’s a really cool idea that I think will make the whole fundraising process more interesting. Unfortunately, it looks like anyone who made a donation before the Paceline was rolled out will not be included as a rider until some time after the ride in August. However, I did hear that if you already made a donation, but would like to be involved in the Paceline, you can make a small donation online, $1 for example, and create your rider from there.
I’d love to get all my existing donors up on the Paceline so I encourage everyone to create their rider profile. My rider looks awefully lonely up there.
Matt
