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On September 17, Dave, Ron and I I will be riding in the inaugural Second Summer Cycle charity bike ride on Cape Cod. We'll be riding from Orleans to P-Town (over 30 miles!) to help benefit nonprofit organizations on the Cape. 100% of the funds we raise go directly to the charity of our choice!
I am so thrilled to share that we will be riding for Cape Abilities of Cape Cod. For over 50 years Cape Abilities has been supporting individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod by educating, counseling and providing residential, therapeutic, social and employment opporunities that empower them to achieve meaningful and valued roles in the community.
I am riding to support Cape Abilities in honor of my 'I Run 4' buddy, Hylan, who was born with Down syndrome in April 2014. If you don't already know about me and my bud Hylan, here's the scoop...Hylan and I were matched in the 'I Run 4' program in November of 2015. Since then, I have run countless races (including 1 international and 2 US marathons!) and put in lots of miles on my bike and running shoes. I dedicate all of my miles, races and adventures to him. I have been so lucky to be a part of his family, and watch him grow into the big, capable kid he is today (he just started 3rd grade!). He inspires me to be my best, work hard and set challenging goals.
I will be dedicating every mile of training and the big ride to Hylan, and I hope you'll help me reach my goal in his honor.
I look forward to sharing my progress with you as I ride from Orleans to P-Town!
Cape Abilities - Second Summer Cycle
A Charity Ride across Cape Cod
What:
Be part of the inaugural Second Summer Cycle! This is an exciting new event led
by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce-- a fully supported, cape wide, charity
ride benefiting 18 nonprofit organizations on Cape Cod. Ride a route of your
choosing: 33, 68 or 93 miles on beautiful back roads (and the rail trail if you
choose).
100% of the funds raised by riders go directly to the beneficiary of their
choice
Participate in a celebration at the end of the ride with food, music and
Barnstable Brewing beverages Second Summer Cycle Cans as memorabilia. Enjoy
a special day of riding the Cape landscape while also benefiting tens of thousands
of Cape Codders.
You don’t want to miss it!!!
When:
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Where:
The Close to a Century ride starts in Mashpee, The Metric Century Plus (68) starts in Sandwich and the 30
Mile Plus (33) starts in Orleans. Safety is a top priority, expect support vehicles and police
presence, along with signage and volunteers along the route. All of the rides end
in Provincetown at Motta Field with a celebratory event for all!
The routes are subject to change.
Who are the beneficiaries?
The Non-Profits that benefit from this event include a wide range of Cape based
organizations-- those in the arts, human services, healthcare, economic
development and youth development:
Calmer Choice
Cape Abilities
Cape Cod Children’s Place
Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra
Cape Wellness Collaborative
CCYP (Cape Cod Young Professionals)
CHAMP Homes
Community Connections
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Duffy Health Center
Latham Centers
Love Live Local
Cape Symphony
Cape and Islands United Way
WE CAN (Women’s Empowerment through Cape Area Networking)
YMCA
Youth Athletic Foundation
Cape Abilities is thrilled to be chosen as a beneficiary in this exciting new event! Join us as our bikes cover 10 of the 15 towns on Cape Cod, all while raising funds for the individuals we support and the programs and services we provide. We look forward to joining all the riders following the ride at Motta Field to celebrate. If you enjoy bike riding we welcome you to be part of the Cape Abilities team!
For over 50 years Cape Abilities has provided support to individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod by educating, counseling and providing residential, therapeutic, social and employment opportunities that empower them to achieve meaningful and valued roles in the community.