In this edition:
Sponsor Spotlight: Cultural Care Au Pair & Rita Berson
- PICL progress
- Food Fundraiser at Corner Bakery
- FishFest 2024: Volunteer Opportunities and Highlights
- Cyclocross (CX) Updates: Registration and Clinics
- Trail Work Days at Pennypack and Cresheim
- Lorimer Park Master Plan Open House
PICL Progress!
Lots of meetings, communications, training and preparation are happening as we get ready for a fantastic 2024 season. Be sure to connect with your Head Coach or Team Director about registration and other info about the 2024 season.
Food Fundraiser at Corner Bakery
Join us on Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM at Corner Bakery, 100 Welsh Road in Horsham for our next food fundraiser! Our previous events have successfully raised over $500, thanks to your incredible support. Every meal counts, so make plans to have dinner with us and continue to support our cause!
FishFest 2024: Get Ready for Adventure
Saturday, June 1st marks an exciting day for IYC as we participate in FishFest along the scenic K&T trail by the Delaware River waterfront in NE Philly. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce the Bike Skills Rodeo, an engaging event designed to enhance biking skills in a fun environment. We need volunteers, both on and off the bike, to make this event a success. If you’re interested, please follow this link to sign up and join us in making FishFest a memorable day!
Sign up as a volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei4MzPt-D8N0CF6rHLAl1wI_zdAnNV6wJTHqvb_9EBs8j4PA/viewform
Cyclocross (CX) Registration and Clinics
Keep an eye out for the opening of CX registration! Following the success of our recent cyclocross clinic, we are excited to announce that our next clinic is planned for July. Cyclocross has been gaining momentum, and the enthusiasm is building!
Trail Work Days: Pennypack and Cresheim Trails
Join our trail work days to help maintain and improve the trails we love:
- Pennypack Trail: Every other Tuesday starting May 14th at Pennypack Pine Rd, led by Danelle. And also every other Friday at Pennypack Environmental Center starting Friday May 24 led by John Altemus.
- Cresheim Trail: Next up is our annual cleanup on Saturday, May 18th, 9 AM at Cresheim Valley Drive. For more details, visit Cresheim Trail’s website or follow them on Instagram.
Lorimer Park Master Plan Open House
We are closely following the development of the Master Plan for Lorimer Park, our team’s home base. There’s an open house scheduled for Monday, June 3rd, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Rydal Elementary School East. This is your opportunity to learn about the plan’s progress and how it aligns with IYC’s mission. For a detailed overview, read our latest blog post.
Discover the Future of Lorimer Park: Join Us at the Upcoming Open House!
Sponsor Spotlight: Cultural Care Au Pair & Rita Berson
I’m a Local Childcare Consultant. I provide year-round support to host families and au pairs, and also talk to families considering the program to help them determine if Cultural Care Au Pair is the right childcare solution for them.
As this host family in New Jersey shares, an au pair can be more of a caregiver to your kids: they can be lifelong friends. 💞
“We cannot speak more highly about our experience with Cultural Care. We matched with an amazing au pair who has quickly become a part of our family and a best friend to our two girls.”
Host family from NJ
If you’re looking for more information about this childcare option, set up time to chat with me: culturalcare.com/Rberson
If you or one of your referrals welcomes an au pair, I will donate $50 to the Independence Youth Cycling Foundation.
Thank you for your continued support and participation in Independence Youth Cycling activities! Let’s keep pedaling forward together.
Ride Strong,
The IYC Team
