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So I am turning 60 this June and wanted to do something awesome to celebrate so I decided to ride a century - thats 100 miles - since I have always wanted to do that.
As a result, I've signed up to participate in this year's Second Summer Cycle on 9/14/2025 to benefit Cape Abilities. Why Capabilities?
Well Chris and I have been getting our produce from there via a farm share for 3 years now and we are eating healthier than ever and wanted to give back to the farm as a 'Thank You". We love their mission, and all they do for people with special needs.
The mission of Cape Abilities is to support individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod by educating, counseling and providing residential, therapeutic, social and employment supports that empower individuals to achieve meaningful and valued roles in the community .
I'm writing to ask you to support my participation in this event. Please make a donation to the Cape Abilities in my name by visiting my fundraising page at https://www.Pledgereg.com/478665
I hope you'll consider making a donation of any amount to help me reach my fundraising goal! You can learn more about this great organization by visiting https://capeabilities.org.
Please consider supporting me as I ride to raise critical funds for Cape Abilities.
I look forward to sharing my progress with you as I ride around the Cape!
Mary
Cape Abilities - 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 commitment to rider safety. Four distances are being offered, 15, 34, 60, and 101 miles. The start and finish is at beautiful Smugglers Beach in South Yarmouth where there will be a Finish Line Celebration from 12PM-5PM, including local beer, food trucks and live music.
Routes & Registration
Links for the ride maps are as follows: (The permitting process has started)
Starts and Finishes: Starts and finishes will be at staggered times starting at 7:00AM from Smugglers Beach in South Yarmouth.
Registration Pricing:
- Century (101 miles): $125
- Almost Metric Century Plus (60 miles): $95
- 34 Mile Ride: $80
- 15 Mile Ride: $60
Safety
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 (support and gear) vehicles to help riders who need support or a pickup along the course.
Hydration and Nutrition: 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. The Hydration and Nutrition stops will be approximately every 15 miles.
Medical and Physical Therapy: There will be medical and physical therapy support at the Hydration and Nutrition stops.
Beneficiaries
21 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 participating charities, in addition to the registration fee.
Beneficiaries: All money raised by the riders will be paid directly to the beneficiaries. Riders are expected to raise at least $250 each, and each beneficiary team is expected to raise $5,000.
Finish Line Celebration
The Finish Line Celebration will take place from 12PM-5PM at Smuggler's Beach. You will be able to dance to the music of a great local band. You will have $30 in vouchers to use at food and beverage trucks as part of your registration fee to purchase food or beverages from 4 different food trucks, to include cold beverages provided by Barnstable Brewing Company, with Second Summer Cycle cans as memorabilia!
Changing your clothes at the finish: If you wish to change your clothes at the finish, changing rooms will be provided.
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 14th, 2025!
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Capabilities
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 individuals to achieve meaningful and valued roles in the community.