This is my 3rd year riding in the Second Summer charity ride, which benefits many non-profit organizations on Cape Cod. I am riding in memory of my brother Dave who passed away in October 2025. Dave struggled his entire life due to mental health and substance abuse. I don't know anyone that has not been touched by these awful diseases and for that reason, all the money I raise will go directly to Behavioral Health Innovators (BHI).
https://bhinnov.org/
Behavioral Health Innovators (BHI) is a Cape Cod based nonprofit that provides a continuum of programs from prevention through recovery for teens and young adults living with substance use and mental health challenges. BHI’s work includes education and outreach grounded in harm reduction, with a focus on compassionate engagement and meeting individuals where they are. The organization also offers prevention and early intervention programming through PASS (Positive Alternatives for Student Support). PASS partners with schools across Cape Cod to offer an alternative to suspension while also providing ongoing support for students identified as experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Within treatment and recovery, Behavioral Health Innovators offers Cape Teens Rising, a community based after school program that provides structured peer support and recovery oriented activities for teens on Cape Cod navigating substance use challenges.
Behavioral Health Innovators - Second Summer Cycle
Overview
The Second Summer Cycle is the perfect event for riders of all levels, offering a picturesque journey through 8 historic Cape Cod towns and a strong committment to rider safety. Four distances are being offered, 15, 30, 60, and 100 miles. The start and finish is at beautiful Smugglers Beach in South Yarmouth where there will be a Finish Line Celebration from 12PM-4PM, including local beer, food trucks and live music.
Beneficiaries
18 Local non profits will benefit from the monies generated by the riders, each of whom is asked to raise at least $250 for their non-profit of choice, or to be disseminated across all participating charities, in addition to the registration fee.
Hosted by: Second Summer Cycle, Inc, a 501c3, non-profit organization.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the Second Summer Cycle on September 13th, 2026!
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Behavioral Health Innovators (BHI) is a Cape Cod based nonprofit that provides a continuum of programs from prevention through recovery for teens and young adults living with substance use and mental health challenges. BHI’s work includes education and outreach grounded in harm reduction, with a focus on compassionate engagement and meeting individuals where they are. The organization also offers prevention and early intervention programming through PASS (Positive Alternatives for Student Support). PASS partners with schools across Cape Cod to offer an alternative to suspension while also providing ongoing support for students identified as experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Within treatment and recovery, Behavioral Health Innovators offers Cape Teens Rising, a community based after school program that provides structured peer support and recovery oriented activities for teens on Cape Cod navigating substance use challenges.