About the Spin-a-thon
The 2nd annual Manly Spin-a-thon will be held on 7 December 2024, near The Corso in beautiful Manly. The event is being organised by the Proveda Foundation (a local registered charity who raises money to help worthy grassroots organisations to build programs and capacity), the Manly Business Chamber and ANTHEMCYCLE. It will provide an opportunity for local businesses and individuals to participate in a fun outdoor event by hopping on a stationary bike, either as an individual or as part of a team, to help raise much-needed funds for youth mental health programs conducted by local charities Empowering Parents In Crisis (EPIC), The Harrison Riedel Foundation, KYDS Youth Counselling and Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation.
The day will be heaps of fun! ANTHEMCYCLE is a party on a bike! You will ride to the beat of the music, enjoy a total body fitness experience suitable for all fitness levels, and find out what rhythm-ride is all about! ANTHEMCYCLE instructors will keep you motivated, guide you through your ride, and keep you focused on the end goal of helping our local youth.
How does the event work?
> Unlike a gym spin class, this ride is all to the beat of the music. With a great playlist to keep you going, this high-energy ride is all about having fun! And you will be in an outdoor non-competitive environment!
> ANTHEMCYCLE will be setting up 27 stationary bikes outside their shop on the pedestrian section of Sydney Road, Manly
> 108 riders (4 per bike) will be needed to ride for 45 mins at whatever pace they please (the event is all about fun!)
> Riders can be allocated to a bike by us (with 3 other people) or choose to create their own team of 4
> Proceeds from the day will be donated to our participating charities.
Why is the event being held?
Youth mental health continues to be a growing area of concern. Youth have been particularly challenged over recent years with the impacts of COVID and isolation. Suicide continues to be the leading cause of death for young Australians and this is NOT ok. Supporting local, evidence based programs is one way we can all help.
Who are the fundraising recipients?
Empowering Parents in Crisis (EPIC): contact@empoweringparentsincrisis.com, 0426 425 164, https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/
The Harrison Riedel Foundation: https://www.harrisonriedelfoundation.com/
KYDS Youth Counselling: 02 9416 0900, https://www.kyds.org.au/
Waves of Wellness Foundation: info@foundationwow.org, +61 459 041 832, https://www.foundationwow.org/
Proveda Foundation: foundation@proveda.com.au, 1300 002 262, https://proveda.com.au/get-involved/foundation/
Timing of Event:
10.00am - Arrival and registration
11.00am - Event welcome and overview
11.15am - Rider 1 starts
12.00am - Rider 1 finishes and bike is wiped down
12.15am - Rider 2 starts
1.00pm - Rider 2 finishes and bike is wiped down
1.15pm - Rider 3 starts
2.00pm - Rider 3 finishes and bike is wiped down
2.00pm - Closing remarks and thank you’s
2.15pm - Event ends
How do I participate?
> Choose to ride as an individual and raise money through sharing your participation in the event with friends. Click ‘Register’ and then under ‘Choose your entry’ select 'Individuals' to register.
> Choose to enter a team of 4 riders and raise money for your 4 riders. Click ‘Register’ and then under ‘Choose your entry’ select either 'Teams of 4 - Captain' to start a new team or "Teams of 4 - Member to join an existing team.
Want to know anything further?
Contact Leah Young on 0416 407 742 or leah.young@proveda.com.au for more information and don’t forget, we’re all first responders when it comes to our youth! Join us and Ride-for-Youth!
