Riding for the Cultural Center of Cape Cod puts funding directly in the Learning and Educaiton Department at the Center. Whether on the bike, donating funds, or volunteering on the sidelines, we need your help.
Our learning programs serve those who need us most and offers classes, workshops, and mentoring in the arts to youth and young adults at risk. Hundreds of students from all over the Cape take part in this program annually and with you suport will continue to grow year over year.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - Second Summer Cycle
Cape Cod's Second Summer Cycle
A Charity Ride Benefitting 19 Cape Cod Non-Profit Organizations
The Second Summer Cycle is the perfect event for riders of all levels, offering a picturesque journey through 11 historic Cape Cod towns and a strong commitment to rider safety. Three distances are being offered, 33, 69, and 100 miles with the final stop being a celebration at Motta Field in beautiful Provincetown. Dance to the music of Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys, use your $30 worth of vouchers provided as part of your registration to purchase food from 4 different food trucks, to include cold beverages provided by Barnstable Brewing Company, with Second Summer Cycle cans as memorabilia!
Nineteen Cape Cod non-profit organizations 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 19 charities, in addition to the registration fee.
Ample hydration and nutrition stops will be strategically positioned along the course, along with medical and physical therapy stations equipped with tents and tables to ensure participants' comfort and well-being.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the Second Summer Cycle on September 15th, 2024!
Links for the ride maps are as follows:
Hosted by: Second Summer Cycle, LLC, a 501c3, non-profit organization.
Beneficiaries: All money raised by the riders will be paid directly to the beneficiaries. Riders are expected to raise at least $250.00 each, and each beneficiary team is expected to raise $5,000.00.
Pricing:
- Century (100 miles): $125.00
- Metric Century Plus (69 miles): $95.00
- 33 Mile Ride: $80.00
Return to the starts: Bus transportation will be provided back to the starts along with trucks for your bikes. If you wish, you may have someone meet you at the finish line, where they may purchase a $30 packet of food truck vouchers to be used at Motta Field. Bus transportation back to the starts costs $20.00 per person, which includes both bus and bike transportation. The bikes will be in a separate vehicle.
Safety: We will have marshals at every turn to help guide riders, and motorcyclists will be patrolling the entire course.
Support services: Bike shops will be represented along the course to help with any technical issues. There will also be SAG vehicles to help riders who need support or a pickup along the course.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors:
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce - The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod - Scargo Cafe
BizChecks Payroll - Nove - Cape Cod Rehab - Barnstable Brewing - Cape Associates, Inc.
Eldredge & Bourne - Beacon Financial Planning, Inc. - Golden Summer Enterprises
Polhemus Savery DaSilva - Hy-Line Cruises - Shepley - Cape Cod Five - Cape Air - Wells Fargo
Shaw's - Sea Sports - Bike Zone - Cotuit Garage - Cape Cod Alarm - Butler Sporting Goods
Eastern Bank - Glivinski & Associates, Inc. - Dennis Cycle Center - LEC Environmental
Falmouth Toyota - Nauset Disposal - Palio Pizzeria - Fran Schofield, Realtor
More to come!
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A world-class, inclusive space that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and cultural exploration through exhibition, arts education and life-long learning, and music and events.
Below is a recent note from a parent about their daughter's experience at the Center.
"The Rise & Shine program was an absolute lifesaver for our daughter! At a time when she was hardly willing or able to go anywhere or do anything, she looked forward to getting up and going to pottery every week. At a time when the health care system was failing to meet her needs, the Rise & Shine program was there to help her work through things and express herself through her art."
Programming at the Center includes art exhibitions in five galleries, resident artist studios, a performance hall, a culinary arts center, recording studio, pottery studio, makerspace, and art classrooms.
Proceeds from this ride directly benefit our learning and education programs. The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is actively engaged in serving those who need us most through our education and Rise & Shine programs. In 2022 we brought on licensed mentors and educators trained to work with populations moving through grief and living with trauma. These incredible individuals are making their mark on both groups and individuals to provide quality experiences focused on the students' personal growth, skill-building, and emotional support. The need is ever increasing with calls coming in from parents seeking services for their children and human service organizations coming to the Center to participate in various educational experiences. There are many more students in our community who are in need and will thrive under our mentors' instruction and support. We are thankful for grants from individuals, foundations, and local cultural councils who recognize the value of this programming.