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THAT'S A WRAP ON B4B 2024! THANK YOU!
The 3rd Annual Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew had record turnout!
Thank you for joining the move-ment to support mental healthcare, addiction treatment and suicide prevention for vulnerable North Bay residents. You helped make a difference in thousands of lives. Please stay in touch and engaged. See you back on the trails next year!
B4B 2024 Highlights
Couldn't Make It?
You can still make a difference in people’s lives by making a tax-deductible donation to Buckelew Programs. With your help, Buckelew can continue its mission that began in 1970 to provide access to mental healthcare for all – supporting more vulnerable residents year after year.
Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew is the North Bay’s biggest fundraiser for mental healthcare, substance use recovery and suicide prevention services helping thousands of vulnerable residents in five counties. B4B is an all-ages event in Marin County's beautiful Miwok Meadows. We meet in the peaceful oak woodlands with rolling hills and stunning bay views for a day of:
Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew is the North Bay’s biggest fundraiser for mental healthcare, substance use recovery and suicide prevention services helping thousands of vulnerable residents in five counties. B4B is an all-ages event in Marin County's beautiful Miwok Meadows. We meet in the peaceful oak woodlands with rolling hills and stunning bay views for a day of:
Guided Mountain Bike Trail Rides
leisurely to challenging
Guided Hikes
Family-Friendly Nature Walks
Gourmet Picnic
Live Music by Dubcraft Reggae
Raffle for a Gazelle E-Bike
$3,000 value!
Plus, experience the powerful connection between being active in nature + mental wellness
Schedule
Registration Opens
8:00 am
Fuel Up
Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Burritos
8:00 – 9:00 am
Guided Rides + Hikes Begin
9:00 am
Post-Trail Party
Gourmet Lunch + Live Reggae
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Raffle + E-Bike Demos
and more!
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Event Location
Miwok Meadows, China Camp State Park
Located off N. San Pedro Road in San Rafael. After you pass the campground entrance, look for the Miwok Meadows sign on your right.
Latitude, Longitude: 38.006572, -122.484627
Parking + Pets
Ample parking is available along N. San Pedro Road. Follow our signs and parking attendant directions. There is a short walk via fire road to Miwok Meadows; a shuttle is available for those requiring assistance. Parking in the lot is reserved parking only.
Please leave your pups at home. Pets are prohibited on trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings or historic gardens in the park. Service animals only.
What to Expect
GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES CHALLENGING | MODERATE | LEISURELY
All ages, all levels!
GUIDED HIKES MANY ADVENTURES | FROM TREKS TO STROLLS
All ages, all levels!
POST-TRAIL PARTY IN THE WOODS HAWAIIAN FUSION LUNCH | LIVE MUSIC
Plus e-bike demos, badminton, horseshoes, corn hole and more!
RAFFLE FOR E-BIKE GAZELLE E-BIKE ($3,000 VALUE) | MORE PRIZES
Attendance is not required to enter or win.
2024 Raffle Has Ended
2024 Raffle Has Ended
Check out this video of the Gazelle Medeo T10 from our friends at The New Wheel. For a test ride, visit their shop at 14 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur.
GRAND PRIZE: a Gazelle Medeo T10 E-bike – designed so you can go farther for recreation, commuting and, of course, getting outside! The winner will be announced May 11 at our Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew event. But you do not need to be present to enter or win.
Valued at $3,000 | Easy to read and use display | 500W battery integrated in the down tube | 10-speed derailleur gearing | Wide tires and front-fork suspension | Standard or step-through frame
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! Additional raffle prizes include water sports adventures, restaurant packages and more!
$20 suggested donation per raffle ticket or $100 for six tickets. Your donation supports Buckelew Programs' mission to provide access to mental healthcare for all.
The 2024 grand prize raffle winner was Mark Lochridge.
Have a Blast, Make an Impact
When you join Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew, you are joining a move-ment to save lives by making mental healthcare accessible to all – regardless of a person’s ability to pay – at a time when America is in the grip of a mental health crisis.
Every penny raised at Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew supports Buckelew Programs, the North Bay’s largest nonprofit network of counseling, detox treatment and recovery, supported housing and suicide prevention services. Buckelew also operates a 988 Suicide & Crisis call center – one of 12 in California – answering calls from Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino county numbers. Buckelew’s impact in 2023 included:
Have a Blast, Make an Impact
When you join Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew, you are joining a move-ment to save lives by making mental healthcare accessible to all – regardless of a person’s ability to pay – at a time when America is in the grip of a mental health crisis.
Every penny raised at Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew supports Buckelew Programs, the North Bay’s largest nonprofit network of counseling, detox treatment and recovery, supported housing and suicide prevention services. Buckelew also operates a 988 Suicide & Crisis call center – one of 12 in California – answering calls from Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino county numbers. Buckelew’s impact in 2023 included:
DIANA DEMETRULIAS AND PAUL MAYER
SCOTT AND PEGGY MACLISE
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
WHO MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Additional Sponsors
Who Make Our Work Possible
JUDY KRAMER AND LARRY ANDOW
STANLEY AND NANCY MOORE
MARY AND COREY BIHR | THE GREY FAMILY FOUNDATION | CATHERINE KENNEDY, MD AND DANIEL GROSSMAN | MECHANICS BANK | JOHN AND TRACY NOVICK | DANIEL RABB | JACK SCOTT AND SHIRLEY TATUM
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
IN-KIND DONORS
Special Thanks to Our
In-Kind Donors
ACTIVITY ADVISORY
Activity Advisory
Sponsorship
Buckelew Programs is pleased to announce sponsorship opportunities for our third annual Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew on Saturday, May 11, 2024. When you support Bike + Hike 4 Buckelew, you are joining a move-ment to save lives by making mental healthcare accessible to all in our community – regardless of a person’s ability to pay – at a time when America is in the grip of a mental health crisis.
Every penny raised at this event attended by 200+ people and advertised throughout the Bay Area supports Buckelew Programs. We are the North Bay’s largest nonprofit network of counseling, detox treatment and recovery, supported housing and suicide prevention services. Buckelew also operates a 988 Suicide & Crisis call center – one of 12 in California – answering calls from Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino county numbers. Buckelew Programs has a 50-year history of providing behavioral health services to thousands of vulnerable North Bay residents. Last year alone, we provided direct services to 3,000 people, and our hotline counselors answered 15,000 suicide and crisis calls.
With your help, we can raise more funds and awareness of our work as we expand our programs to meet the increasing need for our services.
Benefits of Sponsorship at Every Level:
Sponsorship Requests + Questions
Pat Gallagher, Chief Philanthropy Officer at PatG@Buckelew.org or 415.261.7995
Mary Widdifield, Director of Institutional Giving at MaryW@Buckelew.org or 415.720.4138
In Their Words: Why We Support Buckelew
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Routes + Maps
Mountain Bike Rides
Please click on the maps below to see the route details and elevations in Strava.
2024 BEGINNER RIDE
Mild Ride
(approximately 5.6 miles)
Guided and experienced leader to provide support and tips.
This will be an introductory ride on the flatter dirt trails of China Camp. This will get the blood flowing and the lungs pumping but it won’t leave you unable to enjoy the party later!
2024 INTERMEDIATE RIDE
Medium Ride
(approximately 10.1 miles)
Intermediate to experienced riders; moderate to challenging route throughout China Camp.
If you are more than a beginner but don’t want the challenge of a fast-paced ride then this one is for you. We will ride at the group’s pace and promise not to drop anyone! This ride will have some challenges but some great views too.
2024 ADVANCED RIDE
Spicy Ride
(approximately 14.4 miles)
Experienced mountain bikers; challenging route through China Camp and surrounding San Rafael hills.
Do you want to be challenged with a fast pace and narrow trails? Then this ride is for you. Please no beginners or new intermediates. This ride is intense!
Hikes
Please click on the maps below to see the route details and elevations in Strava.
FLORA + FAUNA HIKE
Turtle Back Trail
(approximately 1 hour, 2.4 miles)
This leisurely, mostly flat loop from Miwok Meadows to Turtle Back Hill and back will be guided by WildCare’s knowledgeable naturalists. It’s amazing how much you’ll see and learn! Sweeping bay views, herons, egrets and wildflowers abound. Where else can you experience three different ecosystems – grassland, salt marsh, shady oak and bay forest – in one small area? Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Great for all ages!
TRAIL MIXER HIKE
Shoreline, Back Ranch, Powerline, Bay View and Turtle Back Trails
(approximately 1.5 hours, 5 miles)
Get a taste of several China Camp trails during this moderate hike as we wind our way through shady oak and bay woodlands. We’ll be joined by WildCare naturalists, who’ll point out flora and fauna along the way. See wildflowers, spot deer and learn about endangered species. Choose to extend your hike by adding the Turtle Back trail with sweeping views of San Pablo Bay. Moderate elevation of about 400 ft.
Donations
Thank You!
Your generosity supports our behavioral health work in core areas of Counseling, Service Navigation, Substance Use Recovery, Supported Housing and Suicide Prevention.
A copy of your receipt will be emailed to you and a formal receipt will follow by mail.