Behind what the world sees as an idyllic shoreline community, full of sandy beaches and charming New England style homes, lies the reality that many locals are struggling with housing, employment, food, and financial insecurity.
Thankfully, there are some fantastic non-profit organizations who are making an impact. I have the honor of volunteering for one of them. WE CAN is an organization focused on empowering and supporting women on the Cape and Islands 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.
On September 15, I will ride 70 miles to raise money and awareness to ensure they continue to offer free and confidential services, including legal consultation, career and work support, financial empowerment, business support, mentoring and personal development programs.
If this cause resonates with you, I hope that you will consider donating any amount to help me achieve my fund-raising goal of $2,000.
Thank you for your support!
Carol
WE CAN - 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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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 15, 2024
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.