Wheels of Love 2025 – Rider Guide
In support of the children of ALYN Hospital
Welcome
Whether you're joining us from across Israel or traveling from abroad, we’re honored to have you ride with us in Wheels of Love 2025. This unforgettable event raises critical funds to help children at ALYN Hospital regain mobility, independence, and hope. Below is everything you need to know to prepare for the ride.
Overview
Ride Dates: November 2–6, 2025
Ride Location: Northern Israel – Hula Valley, Galilee, and Golan Heights
Ride Hotels: Galilion Hotel, The Village (Sde Nechamia)
Solidarity Day: Sunday, November 2, tour of communities rebuilding on the Lebanese border
Ride Days: Monday–Thursday, November 3–6
International Visitors
Most people fly in a few days before the ride and either book a hotel or stay with family or friends in Israel. It is hard to fly in and immediatly start to ride (although it has been done.)
If you are renting a bike (highly reccommended,) it is easy to get from Ben Gurian Airport to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. There are taxi cabs plus a train station right at the airport. If you have brought a bike with you, you will need a taxi that can take the bike. If you are renting a bike from us, we will bring your bike to the ride (and pick it up after!)
Email us if you need help with accomodations before the ride.
Transportation to the Ride:
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Sunday, November 2 (North Solidarity Day participants):
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Bus from ALYN Hospital (Jerusalem) departs at 10:00 AM
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Bus from Reading Terminal (Tel Aviv) departs at 10:30 AM
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Please arrive 15 minutes early
- After the tour, buses will continue to Galilion Hotel. Participants who have not checked-in, may do so at the hotel.
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Monday, November 3 (For those not coming on the North trip):
Buses depart early (approx. 5:00–5:30 AM) from:
Exact pickup times and locations will be confirmed closer to the event.
Check-in Options
| Thursday, October 30 |
ALYN Hospital |
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday, October 31 |
ALYN Hospital |
8:30 AM to 1 PM |
| Sunday, November 2 |
ALYN Hospital |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, November 2 |
Galilion Hotel |
16:00-20:00t |
Hotels/Kashrut
All Wheels of Love meals and pit stops are kosher at the Israeli Rabbinate level. Valid certificates will be on display at all hotels and at the lunch breaks. Riders can request individually wrapped Mehadrin meals for an additional fee. You must let us know three weeks before the ride if you would like to order Mehadrin meals.
Daily Schedule
| Time |
What's Happening |
| 5:45-6:30 AM |
Shacharit |
| 6:30-7:30 AM |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM |
Start of Ride/Bus to Start |
| 4:00 PM-6:00 PM |
Ride Finish/After Ride Party |
| 4:00 PM-4:40 PM |
Mincha/Maariv |
| 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Yoga |
| 6:30 PM-8:30 PM |
Dinner |
| 8:30 PM |
Next Day Ride Briefing |
Food on the Ride
| Pit Stops |
Lunches |
| Water |
Water |
| Gatorade |
Gatorade |
| Energy Bars |
Soup |
| Bananas |
Yogurt |
| Fresh Fruit |
Pasta |
| Nuts |
Granola |
| Dates |
Sandwiches |
| Pretzels |
Salads |
Cancellation Policy
Because the times are uncertain, we have a flexible cancellation policy. If the ride is cancelled, participants may choose to have their registration fee converted to a donation, recieve credit for the 2025 ride, or recieve a refund. If the ride is on but a participant needs to cancel for personal reasons (and it is less than 60 days before the ride,) they can transfer fee to a donation or recieve credit for the 2025 ride. If it is more than 60 days before the ride, particpants can recieve full refund.