I am proud and a bit nervous to tell you that I've signed up for the metric century charity ride with Team WE CAN for "Second Summer" -- nearly 70 miles, a big stretch for me!!
WE CAN, led for years by my friend and biking mentor Andi Genser, is a great little organization that supports women in need in the Cape Cod area. They recently opened a second office in Hyannis to be more accessible, especially to the diverse population in the mid-Cape. As the primary organization supporting Cape women whose lives are in transition, WE CAN is a lifeline to thousands of women and their families.You can learn more about them at www.wecancenter.org.
The ride is on September 17th and I've set a goal of raising $500. I understand that there are tons of competing great causes: no amount is too small and every donation is most appreciated!!
With appreciation,
Beth
More on WE CAN:
WE CAN's mission to empower and support women to build pathways to stability and self-sufficiency. For more than 20 years, WE CAN has supported women on Cape Cod who are navigating life transitions including job loss and career development; divorce or loss of a spouse, legal and immigration issues; debt and financial stability; and other personal growth opportunities.
Your donation to my ride will ensure that WE CAN continues to offer free and confidential services, including legal consultation, career and work support, financial empowerment, business support, mentoring and personal development programs.
WE CAN - 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:
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
WE CAN team joins the Second Summer Cycle
We are excited to be a beneficiary of this new exciting charity ride that covers 10 of the 15 towns on Cape Cod during the most beautiful time of the year - what the locals call the Second Summer. Funds raised through the ride will benefit more than 20 non-profits organizations providing vital services to the residents of Cape Cod. The event will feature three distances: A Century, A Metric Century Plus, and a 30 mile Plus. The ride ends in beautiful Provincetown with a celebration at Motta Field featuring the best local food and drink. Your registration fee includes $30 in tickets to be used at least at 4 different food trucks (your choice). Barnstable Brewing will be there for those that want a cool beverage after, with Second Summer Cycle Cans as memorabilia.
Second Summer Cycle
A Charity Ride
What:
An exciting new event. A ride covering 11 of the 15 towns on Cape Cod benefitting more than 20 non-profits on Cape Cod. Three distances in the event. A Century, A Metric Century Plus, and a 30 mile Plus. With a major celebration at the finish in the outer Cape. As part of your registration fee you will receive $30 in tickets to be used at least at 4 different food trucks (your choice). Barnstable Brewing will be there for those that want a cool beverage after, with Second Summer Cycle Cans as memorabilia.
You don't want to miss it!!!
When:
September 17, 2023
Where:
The Century starts in Mashpee, The Metric Century in Sandwich and the 30 Mile Plus in Orleans. All of the rides end at Motta Field in Provincetown. With a major celebration at Motta Field. As part of your registration fee you will receive $30 in tickets to be used at least 4 different food trucks. Barnstable Brewing will be there for those that want a cool beverage after, with Second Cycle Cans as memorabilia.