Cyclists of all levels are invited to join the Canadian Mental Health Association Victoria Branch and our fabulous community sponsors as we gear up to cycle through Victoria and Oak Bay to benefit CMHA’s mental health programs and services for women and their families. Come as an individual, bring a friend or your family, get your co-workers involved! It will be a fun time for all. Visit our Facebook page
The Victoria Ride will be starting and finishing at Ogden Point on Dallas Road. The three ride distances along the scenic coastline are offered from a family ride of 6.6km, 17km to a 29km ride. All routes are on the road.
How much:
Up to April 30th: Early Bird Registration $30.00 including t-shirt
May 1st: $35.00 including t-shirt
Kids 12 and under are free: T-shirt may be purchased for $12.00 each
Event Day: Light breakfast of juice, fruit, muffins, coffee on arrival; Speakers to launch ride and provide road safety rules; Radio events crew on-site & music from their station; Upon return, music, food, beverages; prizes; resource table.
Onsite bike mechanics by Oak Bay Bikes (pre ride)
Healthy snacks and coffee pre and post ride
Chance to win one of many prizes
Bike racks
CMHA Victoria
CMHA Victoria Branch strives to promote mentally healthy people in a healthy society. We are very proud to offer CMHA programs such as the Bounce Back program, Beyond the Blues, Mental Health Works & Living Life to The Full. In addition to providing a variety of mental health services, we are committed to community development, mental health awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness.
CMHA Victoria would like to sincerely thank The Greater Victoria Coalition for their monumental support of Ride Don’t Hide. The GVCC is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving cycling in Victoria, BC, and increasing ridership through advocacy, participation, and education. Check the GVCC out here.
Donation Information
Shopper’s Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide raises awareness and funds that make a significant impact in our community. Your donation enables us to continue this essential work in our community.
The proceeds from Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide will be used for public education programs like Living Life to the Full that provides people of all ages, life management skills to help cope with day to day challenges. Reducing the stigma around mental illness and increasing mental health for all.
For details and registration, visit: http://ridedonthide.com/bc/ride/victoria/
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