The Canadian Mental Health Association, Vancouver Burnaby Branch (CMHA VB) is a leading mental health charity committed to mental health promotion and supporting the recovery of individuals experiencing a mental illness.
The benefits of exercise, having fun with friends and family, and doing something good for your community are well known to promote mental wellness. So, our branch is excited to offer a unique opportunity for novice, seasoned and professional cyclists to join together and do just that.
Join us Sunday, June 27th, 2010 for our second annual community bike ride.
- 20km route Fun and scenic routes along Vancouver and Burnaby Bike Routes (average rider estimated time 1.5 hours)
- 50km route Beautiful route travels around Vancouver and Burnaby Neighbourhoods with many changes in gradient
- Cool commemorative ride t-shirt for all participants
- Entertainment and prizes for team and individual raised most funds
- Healthy food and snacks for all riders
- An event that will raise money to make a real difference in our community.
20km route
50km route
Bicycle Rental available
Spokes Bicycle Rental mobile truck will be on site from 8:45 AM with city hybrid bikes and helmets ready for those who require one for the ride. Please contact CMHA office (604-872-4902 EXT 237 or email to info.vb@cmha.bc.ca) in advance. This will ensure Spokes will bring out the right numbers of bikes and the best matched sizes. They have provided a discount rate of $20.00 (plus GST) per bike rental for 2 1/2 hour ride.
CMHA office collects the wavier forms and the rental fees in advance so that it will not create a line up on the morning of the event.
Great incentive prizes!
- Individuals who raise $200 to $499 get a commemorative plaque.
- Individuals who raise $500 or more get a special riding jacket.
- The Team who raises the highest amount will receive a white water rafting trip for up to 8 people from Wade International
- Highest Individual will also receive local restaurant gift certificates
Mental illness does not affect a person in isolation. It impacts families, friends, co-workers and our community. In fact, 1 in 5 Canadians will suffer from a mental illness. In Vancouver and Burnaby that is over 161,000 of our family members, friends and neighbours.
- We are riding today to raise awareness and acceptance of those living with mental illness.
- We are riding today because recovery, when the right supports are in place, is possible.
- We are riding today because healthy choices including exercise builds resiliency and promotes positive mental health.
- We are riding today, because cycling is fun and good for us and our environment too.
- We are riding today for us, all of us!
Photos from the 2009 Community Bike Ride
