One of the cool new things about our Bike to the Beach fundraising site is that it gives you the opportunity to earn incentive points for just about any action you take our site: recruiting riders, posting to social media, sending emails, and much more. These points ADD UP. And you can cash them in…
B2B Welcomes Corporate Sponsor The Linbeck Group to the Bike to the Beach Family Bike to the Beach welcomes Corporate Sponsor The Linbeck Group to the Bike to the Beach family. Senior Analyst, Michael Aquino has recruited over 60 riders, 30 volunteers and inspired these riders/volunteers to raise over $17,000 to date. Team Linbeck is…
Tips on Staying Visible When Cycling Alongside Heavy Traffic If you are a cyclist, you are a member of a growing group who enjoy an economical, healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly form of transportation. Today, many people use cycling as their main form of transportation. You must be responsible for your own safety and stay proactive…
Seeking New Non-Profit Partners Bike to the Beach Seeks to Expand Our Impact. Bike to the Beach is expanding our local partnership program with a new 3-tiered model. Our goal is to help local non-profit service providers that are making a difference. With different levels of engagement depending on each partner organization’s capabilities, it is…
McKenna, Cameron, & Julie Bike to the Beach Veterans Julie Allen has done her fair share of Bike to the Beach rides. By our count, 9. But the last few have been the most amazing. First, in 2016, her 12-year-old daughter Cameron became the youngest girl to ever Bike to the Beach. Then, in 2017,…
Zeyhla Classroom Assistant – The Rise School Houston Zeyhla has worked at the Rise School Houston for 5 years as a Classroom assistant. After interning she was offered a job. Her tasks include Keeping kids safe, room sanitized and parents informed. She enjoys kids and her role doesn’t feel like work. Goal: want to stay in…
We’re excited to be able to offer our riders a Strava route for the ride, so that you can get turn by turn directions on your phone while you ride. You can also compete against fellow riders on certain segments along the route. Below are the instructions on how to download the Strava route, as well as…
Bekah Client – Summerhouse Bekah has a paid position at Shred For Independence, as Summerhouse’s SHRED SUPERVISOR, and she rocks it out! Bekah is a fish in the water! She loves to swim. She also loves to dance, and her wide variety of music preferences allows for all types of dancing! Her giggle is infectious,…
Bike to the Beach is about overcoming challenges, making an impact, and having fun. This year we face a unique challenge: Our community’s needs are greater than ever in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But, like the city, we are #HoustonStrong. This year will empower the recovery of our partner organizations, unify the IDD community, and include people…
Donnell Client – The Center Donnell is a bright and good-natured young man who is one of the longest-attending clients at The Center’s day program. When Donnell was younger, he experienced difficulties communicating as a result of his Cerebral Palsy diagnosis. The inability to express himself was often frustrating, as well as limiting. Donnell began…