Raising Awareness About the Benefits of Cycling for Mental Health
Kansas City Bike Trails is teaming up with Dave’s Bike Shop in Raymore, Missouri to host the May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge This challenge brings awareness to the 51.5 million adults in the United States who live with a mental illness.
This challenge also seeks to highlight how cycling can help improve your mental health.
Mental illnesses are common in the United States.
51.5 million U.S. adults live with a mental illness.
May 2021 Cycling Challenge Sponsor
Dave's Bike Shop and the #BikeItOut Challenge
At Dave's Bike Shop, you will find more than the usual bike shop routine. You will find a team who believes that bicycles are an amazing doorway by which we can impact lives. People who are passionate about giving our best in every task. A team who values each others effort. An environment where details matter. And, an opportunity to build community and promote freedom and mental wellness through cycling and cycling activities.
Come #BikeItOut with us!
from Dave's Bike Shop
Each participant in the 2021#BikeItOut Cycling Challenge who submits their cycling challenge mileage report by June 7th, will be entered to win the following prizes from Dave's Bike Shop*.
1 Cyclist will Win a Free Level 1 Tune-Up from Dave's Bike Shop!
1 Cyclist will Win a #BikeItOut Pack (Cap, Shirt and Water Bottle)
3 Cyclists will Win a Coffee Pack (Including Mug and Roasterie Coffee)
*NOTE: Winner must visit Dave's Bike Shop in Raymore, Missouri to claim their prize.
The May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge
Challenge yourself to get on a bike and #BikeItOut by riding 51.5 miles in the month of May.
Single Rider Guidelines
Share the Fun with Others...
- For Facebook Users: Take a Selfie of yourself (or your bike during your ride) and join the conversation in the Facebook group using the #2021BikeItOutChallenge hashtag.
- For Strava Users: Join the Strava challenge group so we can share in your cycling victories!
Track Your Progress
Track your rides during the month with the app of your choice (Strava, Map my Ride, Garmin, etc.) and submit your total miles ridden once you complete the challenge.
Adult Rider Patch
Adult riders who complete the challenge and submit their ride evidence before the deadline can claim their patch for $7. Adult riders may ride double (2X) the miles to claim two (2) patches for $11.
Dave's Bike Shop Giveaways
Submit your Cycling Challenge Mileage Report by June 7, 2021 to be entered into a drawing to win free prizes from Dave's Bike Shop. Any rider who participates in the challenge is eligible, no purchase from Dave's Bike Shop or Kansas City Bike Trails is necessary to participate. Winners are asked to visit Dave's Bike Shop in Raymore, Missouri to claim their prize.
Family-Friendly May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge
Challenge yourself and a young person to get on a bike and #BikeItOut by riding 51.5 miles together (each riding 25.75 miles) in the month of May.
Adult+Child Guidelines
Share the Fun with Others...
- For Facebook Users: Take a Selfie of yourself (or your bike during your ride) and join the conversation in the Facebook group using the #2021BikeItOutChallenge hashtag.
- For Strava Users: Join the Strava challenge group so we can share in your cycling victories!
Track Your Progress
Track your rides during the month with the app of your choice (Strava, Map my Ride, Garmin, etc.) and submit your total miles ridden once you complete the challenge.
Adult+Child Patch
Adult+Child riders who complete the challenge and submit their ride evidence before the deadline can claim 2 patches for $11 or a single patch for $7.
Dave's Bike Shop Giveaways
Submit your Cycling Challenge Mileage Report by June 7, 2021 to be entered into a drawing to win free prizes from Dave's Bike Shop. Adult riders who participate in the challenge are eligible, no purchase from Dave's Bike Shop or Kansas City Bike Trails is necessary to participate. Winners are asked to visit Dave's Bike Shop in Raymore, Missouri to claim their prize.
How the May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge Works
Join the Fun on Social Media
The Prize...A Real-Live Patch?
Yes! Cycling's history is filled with beautiful real-life embroidered patches used as icons of achievement. Each individual or adult/child team that completes the challenge will have the opportunity to purchase a 3½ inch 100% embroidered patch that is exclusive to this challenge. Patches are available to the first 100 participants who submit their ride evidence and purchase their patch.
May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge Submission Form
Challenge Timeline
May 1, 2021
May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge Begins
May 31, 2021
End of the May 2021 #BikeItOut Cycling Challenge
What's Next?...Submit Your Ride Evidence
Before June 7, 2021
Claim Your Challenge Patch
When you complete the challenge...
- Visit https://kansascitybiketrails.com/
- Scroll to the Bottom of the Page
- Complete the Form and Purchase your Challenge patch(es) on or before June 7, 2021 at 11:59 PM CDT.)
General Guidelines
- Bike Safely and Enjoy the Ride! (National Safety Council)
- Don't Put Yourself at Risk. Ride smart and take care of your health. Follow all of the COVID-19 recommendations from your local community and the CDC.
- Tracking Your Rides. We're not going to scrutinize your ride evidence under a microscope, but you do have to submit it to be eligible to receive a patch. Generally, the minimum ride evidence you will be asked to submit is the total number of miles ridden during the challenge. Screenshots and selfies are completely optional...but encouraged on Facebook and Strava. If you don't have the technology to track your ride on an app or smart device, simply map it out on Google maps and send a screen shot of the route and mileage.
- Use Your Best Judgement. The purpose of the monthly challenge isn't to parse the rules and call out every loophole. Use your best judgement and let your conscience be your guide. If unsure, ask in the monthly challenge Facebook group. At the end of the day only you will know if you honestly earned the patch.
- Be Nice. The purpose of these monthly challenges is to have fun and build some community around a common goal. Be nice online (and when you ride) and we'll all get along famously!
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