You're signing up to participate in the 1st annual Dirt Bowl! Congratulations! We'll give you a few tips on how to spread the word and raise funds for this great cause: A ride to ensure that kids have safe roads and great trails in Marin County, California.

With more than 350 million registered users, Facebook has quickly become one of the most efficient ways to communicate with friends, family and like-minded people. Spreading the word about your participation in Dirt Bowl '10 on Facebook can be done in four easy steps:

1. Copy the URL for your Dirt Bowl :: Ride Sponsor Page, which you received after registering for the event online, then log on to your Facebook page;

2. Paste your Dirt Bowl :: Ride Sponsor Page URL on your Facebook Wall; scroll through to choose the thumbnail image you prefer (we like the Dirt Bowl logo);

3. Delete the Dirt Bowl :: Ride Sponsor Page URL in the "What's on your mind?" box, and add something like this before clicking the "Share" button:

"I've committed to raising much-needed funds to promote safe roads and great trails in Marin County, California during the 1st annual Dirt Bowl on February 7, and I need your help!"

3. Click "Share", and make sure to do this exercise again every few days to remind your friends.

3.5 Now for even better results, do the same thing from your Facebook message center (click on "Inbox"): Send the link directly to your best friends and acquaintances.