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Thank you for another successful year at our annual fundraising event celebrating health, wellness and outdoor activities in our beautiful North Bay community!
Festivities included organized mountain bike trail rides and guided hikes for every level, followed by a party in the woods with fabulous food, live entertainment and more. Fun for all ages!
Rides for experienced mountain bikers, intermediates, and introductory riders alike. Something for everyone, from flatter routes for beginners and families to challenging and fast-paced for more seasoned riders – all with great views! For maps and routes click the Registration button and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Hikes from leisurely to challenging, there's something for everyone. Kids, families and serious hikers alike - all are welcome! All trails explore the beauty and history of China Camp. For maps and routes click the Registration button and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Join us for breakfast tacos and gourmet coffees to start the day. Then enjoy a paella lunch among the trees and sangria post-ride, and indulgent gelato to finish!
Enjoy live music - classic rock with a Latin vibe by local band Key Lime Pie, games, a raffle and more. Check out our exciting raffle prizes below!
Schedule of Events
Registration Opens
8:00 am
Breakfast by Early Bird Tacos
and Weaver's Coffee and Tea
8:00 – 9:00 am
Guided Rides and Hikes Begin
9:00 am
Spanish-Inspired Lunch
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Post-Trail Party in the Woods
with live music by Key Lime Pie
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Raffle, Games and More!
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location
Miwok Meadows, China Camp State Park | 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael
Can't make it?
Please consider a donation. All proceeds will go toward services in our core areas of Counseling, Recovery, Service Navigation, Suicide Prevention and Supported Housing, providing support for those who would otherwise not have access.
About Buckelew Programs
Founded in 1970, Buckelew Programs is the largest and most comprehensive non-profit provider of behavioral health programs in the North Bay. Each year, we deliver direct services to over 3,000 individuals and respond to over 12,000 callers to our accredited Suicide Prevention Hotline, part of the new 988 national network. Buckelew’s wide range of services for adults and children includes Counseling, Recovery, Service Navigation, Suicide Prevention and Supported Housing.
Our Mission
Buckelew Programs’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for those in our community by providing behavioral health and support services that promote recovery, resilience and hope.
Bike4Buckelew 2023 Sweepstakes!
Dreaming of owning an electric bike?!
Grand Prize:
A Gazelle Medeo T10 E-bike – Designed for fun and recreation, commuting – and getting outside!
Valued at $3,299 | Easy to read and use display | Step-through frame | 500W battery integrated in the down tube | 10-speed derailleur gearing | Wide tires and front-fork suspension
Check out this video of the Gazelle Medeo T10 from our friends at The New Wheel. For more information about this line of e-Bikes, join us at Bike4Buckelew on May 13th and test ride one for yourself!
Can’t wait? Check out The New Wheel Electric Bikes online at www.newwheel.net or visit their shop in Larkspur, 14 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Additional Prizes:
101 Surf Sports four-person all-day SUP or Kayak, $280 value
StretchLab 3-pack of 25-minute stretches and accessories, $220 value (Greenbrae or Novato locations only)
Hog Island Oyster Company $100 gift certificate | Insalata $100 gift certificate | Marinitas $50 gift certificate | Perry’s $100 gift certificate | Sol Food $50 gift certificate | Sorella Caffe $50 gift certificate
For more details, rules and eligibility please click the Raffle button.
2022 Highlights
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS WHO HELP MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
DENNIS AND BECCA RYAN
Brian and Betty Beckstrand | Mary and Cory Bihr | Judy Kramer and Larry Andow | L. Scott and Peggy Maclise | Stanley and Nancy Moore
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR IN KIND DONORS
B4B CYCLING ADVISORY
Please see below for sponsorship information and ride and hike maps.
Routes and Maps
Routes subject to change, please check back for more information.
Mountain Bike Rides
Please click on the maps below to see the route details and elevations in Strava.
BEGINNER RIDE
Mild Ride
(approximately 4 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!
INTERMEDIATE RIDE
Medium Ride
(approximately 9 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.
ADVANCED RIDE
Spicy Ride
(approximately 13 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.
BEGINNER HIKE
Turtle Back Loop
(approximately 1 hour, 2 miles)
This is a leisurely, mostly flat walk from Miwok Meadows to Turtle Back Hill. Circle Turtle Back Hill, take in the views and return to the meadow for lunch and the party! This hike is self-guided and can be enjoyed at your own pace. It's a great trail is great for birding, hiking and walking.
INTERMEDIATE HIKE
Historic China Camp Village to Miwok Meadows
(approximately 1.5 hours, 2.75 miles)
This is a guided hike from China Camp Village to Miwok Meadows. After registration a shuttle will take you to China Camp Village to begin your hike. This rambling shoreline trail has gorgeous views of San Pablo Bay along with a multitude of flora and fauna!
ADVANCED HIKE
Knight Drive to Miwok Meadows
(approximately 2 hours, 3.6 miles)
This is a guided hike from the top of Knight Drive back to Miwok Meadows. After registration a shuttle will take you to China Camp Village to begin your hike. This is the longest of the three hikes and has sweeping views of both the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay.
Sponsorship
Buckelew Programs is pleased to announce sponsorship opportunities for our second annual Bike4Buckelew: Access to Mental Healthcare 4 All (B4B) on Saturday, May 13, 2023. B4B is a fundraiser celebrating health and wellness in the beauty of our own North Bay backyard. All proceeds support Buckelew Programs, the largest provider of mental health and addiction services in Marin, Sonoma and Napa for those who would otherwise not have access.
Set in China Camp State Park’s Miwok Meadows, B4B features both guided mountain bike rides and trail hikes—from easy to more challenging— making it a wonderful community event for individuals, families, and youth. Guests can enjoy a self-guided ride or hike followed by a delicious Spanish-inspired lunch, live music and raffle – or just join the festivities.
The partnering of Buckelew with the Marin Museum of Bicycling just seems like the perfect match. Bicycling can give people better personal health but it also gives you better mental health.
What Buckelew is doing is right along that track and it’s a perfect marriage.
Joe Breeze, Founder
Marin Museum of Bicycling
We are pleased and honored to present B4B in collaboration with local luminaries of the cycling community: Joe Breeze and Marc Vendetti, board members of Marin Museum of Bicycling, Vernon Huffman, President of Access4Bikes, and other community cycling clubs.
We anticipate over 200 guests throughout the day from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Individual tickets to participate in the ride, hike or party are $150.
Please see our sponsorship levels and benefits below. We welcome your thoughts and are happy to discuss the many opportunities for participation in B4B, including volunteering. We look forward to seeing you at B4B 2023!
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.