It was 58 degrees in the parking lot when the youth started rolling in.

That wasn’t small. No program made them show up. Something in them chose it. A good morning to ride. David, Soe, Saw, and Jesse arrived together at 10:03. Nadia came a few minutes later. Then Aiden showed up. First ride. And first rides mattered. Six bikes needed to be right before anyone left. ABC check. Air first. A soft rear tire. Pump or swap? Then brakes. Then chain. In minutes they shifted from “I just showed up” to “I know what I’m doing.” Those who knew, showed. Bottles filled. Layers came off. I asked the question: Southpoint Mall or Maple View Farm? Southpoint was flat and familiar. Maple View was hill after hill—with ice cream waiting at the end. The kind you earned. They chose Maple View. The hills didn’t ask permission. But the descents? That was why you climbed. No one could explain that feeling. For 45 seconds, it was everything. All six made it—riding or walking the last hill. It was 79 degrees by the time they held their cones. They even added two extra miles just because they could. It was Aiden’s first ride with the team. You put him on that bike. From now until the Spring Excursion, they would ride farther than they thought possible, climb hills that felt impossible, and discover things no classroom handed out. We were taking you with us. Every week we’d report from the road—the breakthroughs, the hard days, the team wins, the miles we weren’t sure we’d finish. None of it happened without people who chose to be part of it. That is the Cadence Crew. People who give monthly and ride with us all year. Who make sure the kids bikes are maintained, camping fees covered, and youth show up to something real. If you’ve been looking for a place to put your belief, this is it. Join the Cadence Crew — link in bio Not ready for monthly? A one-time gift still moves us forward. Make a One-Time Gift — link in bio We ride every week. We'll share the journey every week. And at the end of May, we'll cross that finish line together. Ride with us. — Kevin #YouthCycling #BikeRide #CadenceCrew #CyclingCommunity #YouthAdventure #GroupRide #OutdoorYouth #RideTogether