CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
KIDS ARE LEADING US TO A NEW CYCLE OF HEALTH
KIDS ARE LEADING US TO A NEW CYCLE OF HEALTH
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEALTH IS POWERED BY
THE YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES
EMPOWERING YEAR-ROUND WELLNESS
We offer a unique wellness challenge in each season leading up to four world class adventure events, hosted by our site partner, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT.
winter
SAT. FEB. 23, 4-8 PM
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
SWEAT CONTEST
SPRING: NEW for 2019
SUN. MAY 19, NOON-4 PM
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
climb to base camp- 17,000 feet
A challenge to climb to the summit of Mount Everest as a team with vertical feet added together in our newest event.
LOCATION:
HYLAND HILLS SKI AREA, BLOOMINGTON
LOCATION:
HYLAND HILLS SKI AREA, BLOOMINGTON
summer
Sat. Aug 17, 9 am Start
140.6 TRAINING CHALLENGE:
+ KIDS SERVING KIDS
Minnesota’s Biggest Kids’ Tri
Swim+Bike+Run+Obstacles
New Site with Manmade Swim Pond
LOCATION:
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
Swim+Bike+Run+Obstacles
New Site with Manmade Swim Pond
LOCATION:
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
Fall
Sun. Oct. 27, 1-3 pm
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
GET GRITTY CHALLENGE
A kid + kid (ages 7-17) or kid +
adult buddy race to discover
your toughness & grit
LOCATION:
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE
adult buddy race to discover
your toughness & grit
LOCATION:
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE
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
A winter foot race for kids 7 - 17 with hiking, sliding, pulling, climbing... and conquering.
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
SAT. FEB. 23, 4-8 PM
Kids - Give Winter a Piece of Your Awesome!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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
The Kidarod combines climbing, pulling, sliding, running, and obstacles into an unforgettable 2-mile winter adventure. No special equipment needed.
Choose family hour racing, or kid-only nighttime glow racing options. Racers are started on the course in small groups, every minute or so. You can race solo or together!
Just like Alaska's famed Iditarod, there are sled dogs at the Kidarod too. Only at this race, it's the humans who provide the horsepower. Show winter who's boss by taking on the Kidarod course, and feeling like a million bucks at the finish line.
Choose family hour racing, or kid-only nighttime glow racing options. Racers are started on the course in small groups, every minute or so. You can race solo or together!
Just like Alaska's famed Iditarod, there are sled dogs at the Kidarod too. Only at this race, it's the humans who provide the horsepower. Show winter who's boss by taking on the Kidarod course, and feeling like a million bucks at the finish line.
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
Kidarod Race Report 2017
SEE THE 2016 KIDAROD
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.
SPRING - NEW for 2019
SUN. MAY 19, NOON-4 PM
AN EPIC CHALLENGE FOR TEAMS TO CLIMB THE HEIGHT OF EVEREST TOGETHER
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
ride 100 miles over 10 days
NEW THIS SPRING! A JOINT VENTURE BY CYCLEHEALTH,
THE YMCA AND THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
INTRODUCE FOREVEREST - A CHALLENGE FOR TEAMS TO
COMBINE YOUR VERTICAL FEET TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL
OF TOTALING THE HEIGHT NEEDED TO REACH THE
SUMMIT OF EVEREST - THE HIGHEST POINT ON EARTH -
29,029 FEET.
• Teams of 4-12 climb as an expedition team
• Each successful climb electronically adds your vertical
feet to the total of your entire team
• Special ‘Everest’ like elements featured on your climb
• Base camp food, refreshments and entertainment
• Recognition to entire team for reaching the summit
• Custom Training Challenge included with each entry -
motivates spring climbing in prep for your adventure
THE YMCA AND THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
INTRODUCE FOREVEREST - A CHALLENGE FOR TEAMS TO
COMBINE YOUR VERTICAL FEET TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL
OF TOTALING THE HEIGHT NEEDED TO REACH THE
SUMMIT OF EVEREST - THE HIGHEST POINT ON EARTH -
29,029 FEET.
• Teams of 4-12 climb as an expedition team
• Each successful climb electronically adds your vertical
feet to the total of your entire team
• Special ‘Everest’ like elements featured on your climb
• Base camp food, refreshments and entertainment
• Recognition to entire team for reaching the summit
• Custom Training Challenge included with each entry -
motivates spring climbing in prep for your adventure
FREE TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
RIDE DETAILS WILL BE MAILED AND EMAILED IN MAY.
• Ridgedale YMCA - Sat. May 12 | 10 AM
(co-hosted by South Lake Pediatrics & Three Rivers Park District)
• Maplewood Community Center Y - Sat. May 12 | 10 AM
• Blaisdell YMCA - Mon. May 14 | 6 PM
• Burnsville YMCA - Tues. May 15 | 6:30 PM
(co-hosted by Three Rivers Park District)
• Woodbury YMCA - Wed. May 16 | 6:30 PM
• St. Paul Midway YMCA- Sat. May 19 | 10 AM
• Hastings YMCA - Sun. May 20 | 2 PM
Includes CCT closing celebration to follow ride
Special Thanks to ERIK’s Bikes for your support
(co-hosted by South Lake Pediatrics & Three Rivers Park District)
• Maplewood Community Center Y - Sat. May 12 | 10 AM
• Blaisdell YMCA - Mon. May 14 | 6 PM
• Burnsville YMCA - Tues. May 15 | 6:30 PM
(co-hosted by Three Rivers Park District)
• Woodbury YMCA - Wed. May 16 | 6:30 PM
• St. Paul Midway YMCA- Sat. May 19 | 10 AM
• Hastings YMCA - Sun. May 20 | 2 PM
Includes CCT closing celebration to follow ride
Special Thanks to ERIK’s Bikes for your support
COMING THIS SPRING
Sat. Aug. 17, 9 AM START
RACE SOLD OUT! Register for the Resilinator, Oct. 28 below
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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 the ultimate kid triathlon challenge.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Volunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• 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
• Receive the Summer Training Challenge in the mail when you enter
• Shallow swim
• Best Volunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• 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
• Receive the Summer Training Challenge in the mail when you enter
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
WANT TO GET SOME FREE COACHING AND PRACTICE? COME TO OUR “GET READY TO RACE NIGHT” AUGUST 14th and 15th!
HOW TO GET RACE-READY
There’s still time to start our summer training challenge! See how much you can complete before the race to be in our contest for prizes!
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 2018
INVITATION TO TRY THE TRI
BAKT BIKE COURSE PREVIEW
Sun. Oct. 27, 1-3 PM
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
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?
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.
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!
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