CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEALTH EMPOWERS WELLNESS FOR ALL THROUGH YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
CYCLEHEALTH EMPOWERS WELLNESS FOR ALL THROUGH YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE YMCA OF THE NORTH
EMPOWERING YEAR-ROUND WELLNESS
We offer four world-class adventure events hosted by our site partner, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT, plus, outdoor challenges you can complete at home.
EARLY SUMMER ‘21
JUNE 22-23
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
7Summits
Epic climbing event for all fitness levels, ages 5 & up. Cool swag and recognition for vertical feet climbed
LOCATION:
HYLAND HILLS SKI AREA, BLOOMINGTON
LOCATION:
HYLAND HILLS SKI AREA, BLOOMINGTON
LATE SUMMER ‘21
AUG. 27-28
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
SUMMER ADVENTURE TRACKER
Friday Night - Family Splash & Dash (100-Yard Swim, 1-Mile Obstacle Run)
Saturday - Minnesota’s Biggest Kids’ Tri (100-Yard Swim, 5-Mile Bike, 1-Mile Obstacle Run)
LOCATION:
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE, MAPLE GROVE
Saturday - Minnesota’s Biggest Kids’ Tri (100-Yard Swim, 5-Mile Bike, 1-Mile Obstacle Run)
LOCATION:
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE, MAPLE GROVE
FALL ‘21
OCT, 23-24
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
GET GRITTY CHALLENGE
A kid + kid (ages 6-17) or kid + adult buddy race discover your toughness & grit
Obstacles + Swag + Medals
LOCATION:
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE, BLOOMINGTON
Obstacles + Swag + Medals
LOCATION:
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE, BLOOMINGTON
WINTER ‘22
FEB. 19-20
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
SWEAT CONTEST
Nighttime Glow Racing option
Custom Beanies & medals
Meet Husky Sled Dog Teams
LOCATION:
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK, MAPLE GROVE
Custom Beanies & medals
Meet Husky Sled Dog Teams
LOCATION:
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK, MAPLE GROVE
COMING SOON: TEAM CYCLEHEALTH!
Team CycleHealth is a new way for kids to be engaged year-round in creating a new cycle of health. Stay tuned!
NEW fall event to come!
We’re also working on an Adventure day in FALL to celebrate those kids who complete all three challenges and races.
SPRING: SUN. MAY. 21
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK, Eden Prairie
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
What is a Resilinator?
It’s a kid who knows how to roll with the punches in life. A kid who keeps functioning when adversity strikes. A kid who faces setbacks and refuses to quit.
What’s the Resilinator?
Set on Minnesota's finest disc golf course, the Resilinator is a buddy race designed to test your physical strength, mental toughness, and teamwork. Three Rivers Park District is again our host partner for this first-of-its-kind adventure race with obstacles and challenges you'll conquer buddy pairs racing together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
WATCH EVENT PREVIEW
BOB POWERS ON RESILIENCE
Resilinator challenge
Our Resilinator challenge is broken into 18 parts that build on one another. Do at least one a day, and take as much time as you need to complete the challenge thoughtfully.
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
RESILINATOR CHALLENGE FORM
OUR SUCCESSFUL 2-DAY FORMAT WHERE YOU PICK YOUR ‘CLIMB TIME’ RETURNS SO ALL CAN HAVE A SAFE, ADVENTUROUS TRIP TO THE SUMMIT!
TUE JUNE 22 & WED. JUNE 23
PRESENTING SPONSOR
EXPERIENCE THE GLORY OF EVEREST WITHOUT LEAVING THE TWIN CITIES
REACH YOUR PERSONAL PEAK
ForEverest is a chance for you to get a taste of what it's like to climb Mt. Everest - the world's highest mountain - with our special course at Hyland Hills Ski Area. Everest-like features along the way will make your journey to the summit more fun and memorable.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Not sure how high you can climb? No problem. ForEverest is for ALL levels of fitness and experience:
How It Works: All climbers start at ForEverest Basecamp and climb the circuit (4 hills = 525 vertical feet). At the completion of the circuit, you may go to the summit to complete your journey, or you might decide to start another circuit to earn more vertical feet. Your choice. You’ll be recognized for each circuit you complete, and get to track your total vertical feet so you can see how much of Everest you actually climbed!
- First-timers with no climbing experience
- Families with kids (ages 5-7 may climb with a registered teen or adult, kids 8+ may climb solo or with friends)
- Experienced climbers, hikers or ultra runners
How It Works: All climbers start at ForEverest Basecamp and climb the circuit (4 hills = 525 vertical feet). At the completion of the circuit, you may go to the summit to complete your journey, or you might decide to start another circuit to earn more vertical feet. Your choice. You’ll be recognized for each circuit you complete, and get to track your total vertical feet so you can see how much of Everest you actually climbed!
NEW: OVERNIGHT CLIMBING OPTION
We’ve heard from some climbers who want to strive for the 12,000 vertical feet from basecamp to the summit of Everest. For these ambitious climbers, we have been given special permission from Hyland Hills to keep the course open all night on Tues. June 22. To take this option of climbing into the night, climbers must choose a Tuesday start time. Nighttime climbers must be self-supported, by bringing their own light and nutrition. We will have water, a few volunteers, and an outdoor bathroom option available.
READY TO GIVE IT YOUR ALL?
Participating in ForEverest will get you:
· Engaging on-your-own experiences, plus a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience
· A scenic photo opp at the summit, which is one of the tallest points in the Twin Cities
· A custom medal when you reach the summit
· Bragging rights that you faced ForEverest!
· Engaging on-your-own experiences, plus a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience
· A scenic photo opp at the summit, which is one of the tallest points in the Twin Cities
· A custom medal when you reach the summit
· Bragging rights that you faced ForEverest!
PREPARING FOR FOREVEREST
7SUMMITS
Virtual Training Challenge
COMING THIS SPRING
FRI. AUG. 27, RACING SESSIONS FROM 5-7 PM
RACE SOLD OUT! Register for the Resilinator, Oct. 28 below
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE SWIMMING POND, MAPLE GROVE
THIS IS NO ORDINARY RACE
LED BY THE KID TRIATHLON EXPERTS
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first-timers)
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
FAMILY SPLASH & DASH OPEN TO PARENTS AND KIDS 4 & UP
SPLASH & DASH
Race Friday night on the same course as our famous triathlon, minus the bike portion. It's designed as the perfect introduction to triathlon and opens our race weekend to younger racers as well as adults racing with kids.
HOW IT WORKS
100 yard swim in shallow water (kids can touch down), then run to the transition zone to put on shirt and shoes, then do the 1 mile triathlon run course including obstacles. Upon crossing the finish line, all racers earn a beautiful medal.
Race Friday night on the same course as our famous triathlon, minus the bike portion. It's designed as the perfect introduction to triathlon and opens our race weekend to younger racers as well as adults racing with kids.
HOW IT WORKS
100 yard swim in shallow water (kids can touch down), then run to the transition zone to put on shirt and shoes, then do the 1 mile triathlon run course including obstacles. Upon crossing the finish line, all racers earn a beautiful medal.
Who should race the Splash & Dash?
• Kids ages 4-6 accompanied by a registered teen or adult racing partner
• Kids ages 7-17 may choose to race solo or with a sibling, friend or adult racing partner
• Registered adults may race with a child age 4-17
ENTRY FEE: 1 RACER - $28
2 Racers - $25.20 each
3+ Racers - $22.40 each
(discounts auto-applied when you click the checkout button)
Note: To keep the Splash & Dash entry fee so low, TShirts will be available for purchase at the event, but are not included with your entry.
• Kids ages 4-6 accompanied by a registered teen or adult racing partner
• Kids ages 7-17 may choose to race solo or with a sibling, friend or adult racing partner
• Registered adults may race with a child age 4-17
ENTRY FEE: 1 RACER - $28
2 Racers - $25.20 each
3+ Racers - $22.40 each
(discounts auto-applied when you click the checkout button)
Note: To keep the Splash & Dash entry fee so low, TShirts will be available for purchase at the event, but are not included with your entry.
SAT. AUG. 28, RACING BEGINS AT 9 AM
RACE SOLD OUT! Register for the Resilinator, Oct. 28 below
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE SWIMMING POND, MAPLE GROVE
THIS IS NO ORDINARY RACE
LED BY THE KID TRIATHLON EXPERTS
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first-timers)
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
It’s the best thing we do!
Race in Minnesota’s biggest triathlon for kids. Designed for all abilities with great options for either the first time triathlon racer or experienced racers ready for more.
• Shallow swim
• Swim in man made pond with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
ENTRY FEE: 1 Racer - $39
2 Racers - $35.10 each
3+ Racers - $31.20 each
(discounts auto-applied when you click the checkout button)
Includes:
• Custom name bib
• Race shirt
• Finisher’s medals
• Summer training challenge
• Swim in man made pond with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
ENTRY FEE: 1 Racer - $39
2 Racers - $35.10 each
3+ Racers - $31.20 each
(discounts auto-applied when you click the checkout button)
Includes:
• Custom name bib
• Race shirt
• Finisher’s medals
• Summer training challenge
TRIATHLON COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first timers)
100 yard swim
4.5 mile bike on paved trail
Half mile run
Obstacles
4.5 mile bike on paved trail
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
7.5 mile bike on paved trail
1 mile run
Obstacles
7.5 mile bike on paved trail
1 mile run
Obstacles
TRY THE TRI!
MAKE YOUR RACE COUNT FOR KIDS IN NEED
The BreakAway Kids Tri is the one time each year we ask kids to play it forward by fundraising to help with two needs:
Fund a week-long adventure camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders and their siblings
Fund our scholarship & support program so we never have to say no to kids who want to participate in our programs & events.
All kids/siblings who raise $300 will be recognized at the race on our stage, receive a custom award, and be eligible for prize drawings.
Fund a week-long adventure camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders and their siblings
Fund our scholarship & support program so we never have to say no to kids who want to participate in our programs & events.
All kids/siblings who raise $300 will be recognized at the race on our stage, receive a custom award, and be eligible for prize drawings.
BREAKAWAY KIDS TRI 2019
BAKT BIKE COURSE PREVIEW
INVITATION TO TRY THE TRI
MULTI-DAY FORMAT -- CHOOSE YOUR START TIME -- TO CREATE SAFE SPACING BETWEEN BUDDY PAIRS
OCT. 23-24
OUR EPIC BUDDY RACE FOR KID+KID OR KID+ADULT PAIRS … DISCOVER YOUR TOUGHNESS AND GRIT
What is a Resilinator?
It’s a kid who knows how to roll with the punches in life. A kid who keeps functioning when adversity strikes. A kid who faces setbacks and refuses to quit.
What’s the Resilinator?
It's a great chance for you and your kids to celebrate the resilience you've built over the past year on our epic 2.5 mile adventure course filled with obstacles and unique challenges. It's a 2.5 mile adventure race on nature trails around Hyland Lake. The course is designed to test your physical strength, toughness, and teamwork as buddy pairs.
What is the age breakdown for buddy pairs?
Kids ages 5-7 may race but need to be paired with an adult buddy. Kids ages 8-18 may buddy-up with kids in the same age group or with an adult buddy. Adult buddies should have moderate fitness level, as the Resilinator is designed to be challenging. ALL racers must be registered and should select the same start session as their buddy.
At the Resilinator, buddies are connected by a tether that you will be given at the start line. Your objective is to complete the entire Resilinator course without either buddy ever letting go of your tether and breaking your connection.
At the Resilinator, buddies are connected by a tether that you will be given at the start line. Your objective is to complete the entire Resilinator course without either buddy ever letting go of your tether and breaking your connection.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
- Two Friends
- Two Siblings
- Kid/Parent
- Kid/Mentor
- Kid/Grandparent
- Kid/Coach
Resilinator Event Details:
- 2.5 Mile Course on Nature Trail
- 18 Kid-Friendly Obstacles
- 1 Buddy Pairs Starts at a Time
- Expected Time to Complete:
- 30-40 Minutes (Runners/Joggers)
- 40-60 Minutes (Walkers)
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
Resilinator training challenge videos
WEEK 1 CHALLENGE
WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
WEEK 3 CHALLENGE
WEEK 4 CHALLENGE
BOB POWERS ON RESILIENCE
WATCH EVENT PREVIEW
Resilinator challenge
Our Resilinator challenge is broken into 18 parts that build on one another. Do at least one a day, and take as much time as you need to complete the challenge thoughtfully.
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
TWO DAYS OF ADVENTURE - MODIFIED FOR YOUR SAFETY
SAT. FEB. 20 & SUN. FEB. 21
WINTER FAMILY TREK FOR AGES 5 & UP
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
Kids - Give Winter a Piece of Your Awesome!
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Enter by Dec. 15 to receive a personalized gift pack by mail!
Enter by Dec. 15 to receive
a personalized gift pack by mail!
A WINTER ADVENTURE RACE FOR ALL KIDS AGES 7-17
Like all of our activities, the Kidarod has now been modified for Covid-19 to allow for kids and families in the same household to safely enjoy outdoor adventure together. The Kidarod combines climbing, pulling, sliding, hiking/running, and fun obstacles into an unforgettable 2-mile winter adventure. What to wear: All participants must wear a face mask. We encourage you to dress in layers for winter conditions. Also, wear gloves, shoes with good traction (or boots if snow is deep), and the Kidarod knit hat you'll receive at check-in.
The Kidarod is inspired by Alaska's famous dog sled race, except with kids doing the work and huskies watching for fun.
Iditarod History: When diphtheria gripped the village of Nome during the brutal winter of 1925, there was only one hope to save the townspeople. It was to have teams of huskies and their mushers relay the life-saving serum from Anchorage hundreds of miles to Nome. The nation held its breath waiting for progress reports of the slow and nearly impossible trek across the dark and dangerous tundra. But thanks to Togo, a lead dog who pulled the serum 260 miles over 3 days, and Balto the dog who led his team on the final pull into Nome, the town was saved.
Reenacting the original "Race of Mercy": We refer to our startline at the Kidarod as "Anchorage" where you'll collect your vile of symbolic serum you'll protect along the course to the finish line at "Nome".
Kidarod Details:
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Open to ages 5+ (ages 5-8 should participate with a parent)
• All participants (including grown-ups) must be registered!
• Members of same household participate together in their own start session
• Saturday glow sessions begin at 6 PM (headlamps provided)
• Choose your start session (enter early, slots fill fast)
• 15 kid-friendly obstacles for epic adventure
• Meet real husky sled dogs
• Custom Kidarod hats and medals
Expected time to Complete:
20-30 Minutes (Runners)
30-40 Minutes (Hikers)
Please Note: A few days before participating, you will receive an email with important details about our Covid-19 preparedness plan and safety expectations, as well as tips for having a fun adventure.
The Kidarod is inspired by Alaska's famous dog sled race, except with kids doing the work and huskies watching for fun.
Iditarod History: When diphtheria gripped the village of Nome during the brutal winter of 1925, there was only one hope to save the townspeople. It was to have teams of huskies and their mushers relay the life-saving serum from Anchorage hundreds of miles to Nome. The nation held its breath waiting for progress reports of the slow and nearly impossible trek across the dark and dangerous tundra. But thanks to Togo, a lead dog who pulled the serum 260 miles over 3 days, and Balto the dog who led his team on the final pull into Nome, the town was saved.
Reenacting the original "Race of Mercy": We refer to our startline at the Kidarod as "Anchorage" where you'll collect your vile of symbolic serum you'll protect along the course to the finish line at "Nome".
Kidarod Details:
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Open to ages 5+ (ages 5-8 should participate with a parent)
• All participants (including grown-ups) must be registered!
• Members of same household participate together in their own start session
• Saturday glow sessions begin at 6 PM (headlamps provided)
• Choose your start session (enter early, slots fill fast)
• 15 kid-friendly obstacles for epic adventure
• Meet real husky sled dogs
• Custom Kidarod hats and medals
Expected time to Complete:
20-30 Minutes (Runners)
30-40 Minutes (Hikers)
Please Note: A few days before participating, you will receive an email with important details about our Covid-19 preparedness plan and safety expectations, as well as tips for having a fun adventure.
Sat. Feb. 25, 2017
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
Course Options:
Kidarod Classic - Perfect for first-time racers with obstacles on a 1-mile course with that focuses on fun and finishing.
Kidarod X - Designed for kids who want more. Our 2-mile course is designed to add tundra and expedition for an X-Sized challenge.
NEW for 2018: Family Hour Racing
The 4 PM hour is for families who want to race together. It's the only chance for adults to experience the Kidarod with their kids. The other hours are kid-only.
Afternoon Racing - Starts at 2 PM
Nighttime Glow Racing - Starts at 6 PM
TRAINING CHALLENGE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
Kidarod Race Report 2017
SEE THE 2016 KIDAROD
the 2021 Kidarod knit hat you'll receive at check-in
Twin Cities Pediatricians Agree:
The Sweat 2,017 Contest is Good Medicine
In addition to prescribing our event, pediatricians love when kids complete our sweat contest. Besides getting stronger, it helps make winter fly by and is the perfect way to get ready for the Kidarod. Click link to get the Sweat 2,017 form and start charting your progress, then turn your form in at the Kidarod for a chance to win great prizes in our contest.
TRULY UNBELIEVABLE! MY SON ENTERED THIS EVENT BY HIMSELF, COMPLETED IT BY HIMSELF AND WALKED AWAY PROUDER OF HIMSELF THAN ANYTHING HE’S EVER DONE. WE’LL BE THERE FOR THE KIDAROD AND NEXT YEAR’S TRI!
MARK, DAD OF CYCLEHEALTH RACER OWEN
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF