Registration for 2022 Tour de Barnstable Bike Ride Opens on January 9
Barnstable, MA – The Tour de Barnstable, a fundraising event benefitting three local nonprofits, will open registration to bike riders on Sunday, January 9, at 10 am. The 38-mile scenic ride through each of the 7 villages in the Town of Barnstable is scheduled for Sunday, June 5. Celebrating its seventh anniversary, the ride is a joint venture between SeaSports Cyclery and Outdoors of Hyannis and three local nonprofit partners including Barnstable Land Trust (BLT), Calmer Choice, and DEVO Cycling. This year also marks the return to an in-person cycling event after several years of virtual participation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Riders who sign-up before March 18 will enjoy an early bird discounted registration fee of $85 and receive a special pair of branded socks in addition to the standard benefits of one post-event meal, one drink ticket, and an event shirt. After March 18, the fee increases to $95 until June 2nd when registration closes. There will be no same-day registration. Riders can sign up at https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-barnstable. More information and a map of route which follows backroads alongside several of Barnstable Land Trust’s conservation properties is available at https://tourdebarnstable.com.
“I’m thrilled that the Tour de Barnstable is returning to an in-person event this year,” said Sea Sports Cyclery and Outdoor owner Jeff Craddock. “There is simply no replacement for the community spirit that hundreds of riders generate during a ‘live’ ride event like this. Supporting local nonprofits like Barnstable Land Trust (BLT), Calmer Choice, and DEVO Cycling, make it an even more meaningful experience for our riders and the community we serve.”
Riders also have the opportunity to fundraise additional funds for one of the charities listed above at pledgereg.com.
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Sea Sports Cyclery and Outdoors is a family-run small business founded in 1993. A specialty retailer based in Hyannis, it is recognized for its expertise in serving outdoor, bicycle, and paddle sports enthusiasts as well as being a community-driven local business. DEVO Cycling is a related nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by Jeff Craddock of Sea Sports, and Jitka Borowick of Cleangreen, with a goal of promoting a lifestyle of fitness, exercise, and good values through mentorship and coaching to juniors interested in the sport of cycling. https://www.capecodseasports.com
Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is a community-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources in the Town of Barnstable and nearby areas. BLT has protected 1,100 acres in the Town of Barnstable and supported the Town in conserving over 10,000 more. As a regional leader in collaborative land preservation and stewardship, community engagement, training, and advocacy, BLT also leverages its conservation expertise to inform local public decisions as they impact our ecosystems, community health, well-being, and quality of life. https://BLT.org
Calmer Choice teaches secular mindfulness-based social emotional education in Cape Cod schools, businesses, and communities. Working in close partnership with administrators and educators to provide full-school programs that build a culture of mindfulness and kindness across entire schools, Calmer Choice is a universal prevention program that teaches people to effectively and safely manage stress and resolve conflict so that they can live happy, healthy and successful lives. With a goal of providing skills that diminish the risk of violence, substance abuse, and other self-destructive behaviors, Calmer Choice offers a variety of programs and resources. https://calmerchoice.org