The 1st Annual
Pedaling for Mental Health Charity Bike Ride will be held on
Saturday, May 6, 2023. The post-ride will feature activities, presentations, and food options.
The Pedaling for Mental Health Charity Bike Ride is a non-competitive
ride, not a race. It will feature rolling hills and winding country roads around scenic and historic cities in Guilford County. The start/stop will be
Ragsdale High School located at 1000 Lucy Ragsdale Road, Jamestown, North Carolina 27282.
This charity bike ride was conceived to focus on the importance of Mental Health Awareness as it is nationally recognized during the month of May. Our intent is to encourage adults and children, especially students aged 12 and up as well as teachers, healthcare workers, and various other essential workers in our communities, to consider
cycling as a way to balance mental and physical health.
Thus, there is something for every ability along the safe 20K (12.5 miles), 50K (31 miles) or 100K (62 miles) routes. The event features a socially distanced, time-trial style start; results and start/finish photos; SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles that patrol the clearly marked routes; and well-stocked rest areas.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Participant Packets:
Your participant packet contains important items including your participant number, event details, and sponsor giveaways.
Ride Start Times:
Cyclists may start any time during the window for your route distance by lining up single file (maintaining proper social distances) along the designated driveway.
- 100K Ride: start any time beginning at 8:00 AM
- 50K Ride: start any time beginning at 8:30 AM
- 20K Ride: start any time beginning at 9:00 AM
If you decide that you will ride a distance different than the one you registered for, let us know at packet pickup before you line up.
Ride Results and Photos can be found HERE.
Registration:
Registration includes an event T-shirt (until sizes are sold out)
- 20K Ride:
- Thru 4/15: $40
- 4/16 - 5/5: $45
- 5/6: $50
- 50K Ride:
- Thru 4/15: $45
- 4/16 - 5/5: $50
- 5/6: $55
- 100K Ride:
- Thru 4/15: $50
- 4/16 - 5/5: $55
- 5/6: $60
- Add $5 for paper registration
Medical Emergencies:
If you need medical attention notify the nearest staff member, volunteer, or SAG personnel; they will assist with dispatching rescue help as needed. If you are unable to reach one of these personnel quickly or easily, please follow this protocol:
- Call 911 (true medical emergency)
- Call to request SAG vehicle support for minor health or mechanical problems. The telephone number will be printed on the cyclist's numbered bib for convenience. Note that SAG vehicle support may require a wait.
Our Partners:
