Change the Cycle

June 24, 2023

Nicholls Oval, Peterborough

9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start for all rides

New Ride, Same Goal

For the past five years, the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) has participated in Ride Don't Hide, a nation-wide cycling event that raises funds and awareness for mental health.

This year, CMHA HKPR is trying something a little different. We've decided to create a new event to raise mental health awareness and funds for our Garden Homes Project.

The event will take place on June 24, 2023 at Nicholls Oval. And while the routes will be the same, Change the Cycle is focused solely on mental health awareness right here in our own community. This means that every single dollar from this year's event, will stay in our community, supporting much needed mental health services.

In 2022, our Ride Don't Hide event raised over $23,000 for our Mobile Clinic. This year, with our new event, we hope to surpass that.

Supporting our Garden Homes Project

The funds from Change the Cycle will support our Garden Homes Project, a new initiative of our Supportive Housing program.The Garden Homes project aims to support vulnerable individuals who are at risk of homelessness in the Peterborough area by providing affordable, small homes.Through the project, CMHA HKPR will be creating small, custom-built housing for individuals or small families within Peterborough. This project is one of the first of its kind in the region and we hope to pave the way for similar projects and more affordable housing in the future.

Register, Choose Your Route, and Get Started on Fundraising!

Register above as an individual, a team, or start your own team as a Team Captain! There will be 4k, 12k and 26k rides available on the event day. All rides are the same registration, so you can choose your ride on June 24 at the event! Children under 12 ride for free.