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NEWSLETTER. From Abundant Grace, written by Rhiannon Rogstad.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and riders for making our 3rd annual Bike Hut Classic fundraiser ride a success! What a thrill to have over 390 riders register for the event this year. We enjoyed seeing repeat riders and meeting new folks from all over the Bay Area and beyond at the Ride Reception on July 30th at the farm. Special congratulations to the riders who posted top times in their age categories. The joy, energy, and dedication of the cycling community is second to none!
We continue to offer this event as a DIY ride, from the Bike Hut, at Potrero Nuevo Farm to the top of Tunitas Creek Road at Skyline. Riders post their times to Strava once they have completed the climb – nearly 2000 feet! As in past years, some riders make the trip more than once, some riders post a personal record, and some riders tackle the climb as a group.
This year we had a stretch goal to raise $50,000 to support all of AGCW’s programs and services. We were blown away by the support and, after receiving several employer matching gifts, we are excited to say that we ra
ised over $49,800 this year! WOW!
As we have continued to develop and grow this event, we have learned so much about the incredible support that cyclists offer to one another as they take on new goals and ride new routes.
The feeling of camaraderie mixed with some healthy competitive spirit is an inspiring reminder to all of us that we can meet challenges in our lives together in community, dig deep within ourselves for strength, and celebrate with one another when we meet our goals.
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Abundant Grace Fundraiser ~ 3rd Annual 2022 Tunitas Creek Rd. Bike Hut Classic DIY Ride 7/8-24; Reception 7/30
Sat. July 30th, 2022
Climb Tunitas Creek Road in Half Moon Bay from the Bike Hut to Skyline while supporting Abundant Grace Coastside Worker in addressing the homeless crisis!
This gorgeous and challenging climb begins by rolling through a couple miles of Coastal farms and scenic countryside before starting the ascent through the Redwoods with switchbacks and stunning forest views.
Please join us for this 8.3 mile climb with 1900 feet of elevation gain… a special DIY ride that’s helping the Coastside community!
2022 REGISTER
Proceeds from the Bike Hut Classic benefit Abundant Grace Coastside Worker, longtime partner of Potrero Nuevo Farm where the Bike Hut is located.
Abundant Grace hires the homeless to work on this beautiful organic farm, giving them purpose, community and a way to earn money.
Please join us for the Bike Hut Classic this July and take part in our 3rd annual bike ride fundraiser!
We encourage riders to come out, have fun and support the cause. For those who enjoy a little competition, the fastest times in each category get their names and times engraved on a plaque displayed for all to see inside the Bike Hut. We will also be highlighting the bike clubs that go the extra mile and raise additional dollars for Abundant Grace through peer-to-peer fundraising!
All riders (who register by July 11) receive a custom T-shirt with original block print artwork by HBS Artworks (new design for 2022!) and a chance to win raffle prizes from Patagonia and more.
DIY Ride: July 8 – 24
Ride Reception on Sat., July 30
2022 REGISTER
All proceeds from the Bike Hut Classic go directly to Abundant Grace Coastside Worker to help address the homeless crisis on the Coast. That’s $50 from each participant! Abundant Grace runs twice weekly “job readiness” programs at Potrero Nuevo Farm, allowing those experiencing homelessness to work with the farm managers to grow thousands of pounds of organic produce each year, which are donated to low-income families in Half Moon Bay. Abundant Grace also runs a farm apprenticeship program that includes accountability and mindfulness workshops. Additionally, they have a Coastal Clean Team that clears trash from our beaches, and in 2020 opened a WorkForce Development Center to provide resources to folks who desperately need them. Learn more about Abundant Grace at the Bike Hut Classic open house on the farm (behind the Bike Hut) on July 31.
Tunitas from Bike Hut to Skyline
8.3 mi; 1900 ft elevation gain
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
OF RAISING $50K!
REGISTER TO RIDE
Click the “Register” Button
Commit to a fun and (optionally!) competitive ride up the famous Tunitas Creek Road to support a good cause. Feel good knowing that $50 of your registration goes directly to Abundant Grace to employ people experiencing homelessness to work on the farm behind The Bike Hut.
DIY RIDE
July 8 – 24
Complete the Tunitas climb on your own between July 8th and the 24th. Ride as many times as you like! Join our Strava club OR keep it *old school* and time yourself from the Bike Hut to Skyline. *Competitive times must be entered through Strava. See more specific directions on our event page once registered.
SUBMIT YOUR TIME
by July 24
Use the Strava app to record your ride results. Top times in each age category will be forever displayed on a gorgeous plaque inside the Bike Hut for all to see! Riders may self-time instead of using Strava but will not qualify for fastest time or the plaque. E-bikes are welcome to participate but will not be counted in the leader boards.
RIDE RECEPTION
@ Potrero Nuevo Farm, Saturday, July 30
Stop by the farm behind the Bike Hut between 10am and 1pm to pick up your T-shirt (see design below!); see the fastest times in each category; enjoy ice cream sundaes and live music; collect prizes for all raffle winners; and meet the staff at Abundant Grace Coastside Worker.
For Bike Clubs…
Rally your fellow bike club members and join together to do some peer-to-peer fundraising as a team for the Bike Hut Classic. Menlo Bike Club has already announced their goal of raising $5K on top of their registration fees! Can we get a little friendly competition amongst bike clubs?! Link to the peer-to-peer registration page here (after you register yourself for the ride) and build your team page.
The club that raises the most funds (beyond registration) for Abundant Grace will be honored on a plaque inside the Bike Hut for all to see!
That’s right…the Bike Hut Classic has its own artwork! With a new design for 2022, we are beyond excited to share with you the gorgeous work of the talented HBS Artworks. Artist Hannah Spencer creates wild and whimsical woodblock prints, and this year’s design is featured on our BHC 2022 t-shirt, printed on high quality, super soft cotton blend shirts. For t-shirt sizing info, link here. Every rider who registers by July 12 is guaranteed one! Hannah also offers limited edition prints on her etsy page, and she has generously pledged to donate back 10% of sales of the Bike Hut Classic design to Abundant Grace. Get Hannah’s prints while you can…when they’re gone, they’re gone forever.
Original woodblock print generously created for the Bike Hut Classic. Every rider (who registers by July 12) will receive the T-shirt above, featuring this stunning design by the talented HBS Artworks! One lucky person can still buy this limited edition print from her etsy shop.
2022 REGISTER
KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN
Fastest times in each category are forever immortalized on a plaque displayed in the Bike Hut! Pictured below is King of the Mountain Mike Nowak with an impressive time of 0:32:14! Also with a crushing time was QOM Katheryn Curi, finishing at 33:09!
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MORE ABOUT ABUNDANT GRACE…
All proceeds from the Bike Hut Classic go directly to Abundant Grace Coastside Worker to help address the homeless crisis on the Coast. That’s $50 from each participant! Abundant Grace runs twice weekly “job readiness” programs at Potrero Nuevo Farm, allowing those experiencing homelessness to work with the farm managers to grow thousands of pounds of organic produce each year, which are donated to low-income families in Half Moon Bay. Abundant Grace also runs a farm apprenticeship program that includes accountability and mindfulness workshops. Additionally, they have a Coastal Clean Team that clears trash from our beaches, and in 2020 opened a WorkForce Development Center to provide resources to folks who desperately need them. Learn more about Abundant Grace at the Bike Hut Classic open house on the farm (behind the Bike Hut) on July 30.
Abundant Grace Coastside Worker
All proceeds from the Bike Hut Classic go directly to Abundant Grace Coastside Worker to help address the homeless crisis on the Coast. That’s $50 from each participant!
Abundant Grace runs twice weekly “job readiness” programs at Potrero Nuevo Farm, allowing those experiencing homelessness to help grow and harvest thousands of pounds of organic produce each year, which are donated to low-income families in Half Moon Bay. Abundant Grace also runs a farm apprenticeship program that includes accountability and mindfulness workshops. In 2021 we added the Conservation Crew that takes participants into the wilderness areas of the farm to work on land stewardship projects and carbon sequestration through teamwork. Additionally, Abundant Grace has a Coastal Clean Team that clears trash from our beaches, and in 2020 opened a WorkForce Development Center to provide resources to folks who desperately need them.
Learn more about Abundant Grace by clicking the link above or at the Bike Hut Classic ride reception on the farm (behind the Bike Hut) on July 30. Eric DeBode, Founder and Executive Director, will be there along with other staff to tell you more about their work and the positive impact it’s having on the Coast.
Thank you for spreading the word about the work we’re doing to address the homeless crisis.
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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