If you’ve wiped the dust off your bike, gotten rid of the cob webs and you’re riding to work this week, good job!

Maybe you are part of the Clean Commuter Challenge and involved in the 3-week challenge to leave your vehicle at home.

June is Bike Month

Whether you are already biking, or ready to give it a try, consider participating in Ride Don’t Hide event on Sunday June 22, 2014 to celebrate and strengthen mental health and raise $800,000. Ride Don’t Hide is a community bike ride taking place in 20 communities across Canada benefiting the Canadian Mental Health Association .

June 22 – Ride Don’t Hide

The event is a ride, not a race, for riders of all ages and abilities – from the novice rider to the advanced cyclist. The Greater Vancouver event has 3 routes (10 km, 20 km and 60 km). Regardless of distance, cyclists will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, water to fuel the journey and fans to cheer them on! In addition to enjoying physical and mental health benefits of physical activity, riders help break the stigma associated with mental illness by joining the Ride Don’t Hide community .

A VCH team

You can create your own team or join with some friends out of the VGH Cycling Centre VGH Cycling Centre

The VGH Cycling Centre gives you access to a state-of-the-art end-of-trip facility, with
more than 170 indoor bicycle parking spots, including lockers, showers and a bike repair room for maintenance and tune-ups.

About GreenCare

To learn more about GreenCare and the health and sustainability programs that are taking place through the Health Authorities, please sign-up to the GreenCare Community and help to make our organization a leader in wellness and sustainability: https://bcgreencare.ca/user/login

For more information on Ride Don’t Hide go to www.ridedonthide.com