Santa Cruz Biketober: October 1-31
It’s time to announce Ecology Action’s upcoming event, Biketober! During October, log as many bike rides as you can for a chance to win $1,000. To compete, all you have to do is ride for at least 10 minutes per ride, anytime and anywhere in the lovely month of October.
Workplaces, clubs, as well as individuals, can participate in Biketober. Compete with your friends, rack up the miles, and help drop Co2 emissions within our community. Autumn is the best time to get out and ride thanks to the mild weather and beautiful fall colors. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event. Register here to get started!
Biketober had a record-breaking 197 workplaces and 3,312 individual riders participate which resulted in a whopping 242,327 lbs of Co2 emission prevention. Wow! We all win with a healthier environment.
“Biketober can catalyze thousands of Santa Cruz County residents to get out and ride this October. From local businesses to schools, people commuting to work by bike for the first time, or chasing down a big mileage goal for 2021, Biketober has something for everyone. Fun events, bike workshops, community, and cash prizes are just some of the benefits you can gain from riding with us this October, join us!”
How to Participate in Biketober
Enjoy riding your bike for at least 10 minutes per ride.
Log your ride here after you register. You can also track your ride on Strava or Map my Ride.
Earn points to make your way up the leaderboard. Prizes galore!
How Do I Earn Points?
If you registered for Biketober as an individual:
Earn points by riding.
1km = 1 point
1 day = 10 points
Encourage others to ride.
1 existing rider = 50 points
1 new rider = 100 points
Keep in mind, all types of bike riding can count!
If you registered as part of your workplace, your workplace points will be the sum of all points earned by every employee participating in Biketober!
You must log and upload all of your rides by November 2nd! After November, Ecology Action will reach out to all Biketober prize winners!
Cycling Resources
Seeking more info on this event and tips for participating? Ecology Action has a wealth of information to build you up for success. Cycling should be enjoyed by all. Check out their resource page for bike commuting tips and more!
And of course, here at Epicenter Cycling, we’re continually pumping out content to help you get the most out of cycling, too – check out the Resources section of our website here.
Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to give us a shout!
Get Prepped for Biketober!
Part of setting yourself up for success for this competition is making sure your bike is ready for some miles. Stop by one of our Epicenter Cycling locations for a tune-up and fresh bike components if needed. You may want to grab some extra layers as well: those chilly October commutes call for the right bike apparel.
And share your stoke by tagging #bikelovesc in your social posts … add #GoByBike while you’re at it — let’s give bicycles the spotlight they deserve!
Learn more about Santa Cruz Biketober and register at lovetoride.net/santacruz.