I am planning to ride in the first annual Second Summer Cycle event on Sunday, September 17, 2023, riding a metric century. I'm riding to support the newly established Youth Athletic Foundation, a non-profit who's mission it is to provide funding for athletic equipment and sports participation fees to students in need on Cape Cod. I would be greatful for any support you could offer for this wonderful cause!
Youth Athletic Foundation - 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 19 nonprofit organizations on Cape Cod. Ride a route of your
choosing: 30, 60+ or 100 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 Century starts in Mashpee, The Metric Century (60+) in Sandwich and the 30
Mile Plus 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
on the Outer Cape with a celebratory event for riders and volunteers.
The routes are not finalized yet. The permitting process is on going but we are very close.
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:
American Red Cross-SE MA Chapter
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
Youth Athletic Foundation is taking part in the Second Summer Cycle beacause we believe in athletics and think that this cycling event will highlight a great athletic ability and the funds raised will be essential to the Foundation meeting our goals. While we have committed to having 10 riders and volunteers, we have a goal of 40.
Providing Assistance to Children
The Youth Athletic Foundation (YAF) assists children in need by:
1. Purchasing specific sports equipment from local vendor partners; and/or,
2. Covering the registration costs associated with a particular sport or activity.