JULY SLOW RIDE WITH MECA
SSR STANDS WITH PALESTINE!! This July we will be riding slow as usual, but this month we will join a larger event hosted by the Middle East Children's Alliance. When we ride with Palestine, we will build support for emergency food distribution, medical aid, and clean water. We raise awareness about the effects of occupation, apartheid, and colonialism in Palestine.
This is a fundraiser and costs $50 to register. Unfortunately we do not have funds to cover individuals' registration fees. Fundraising efforts beyond the $50 registration fee are suggested but not required to participate.
Register with team SSR at bit.ly/J20RFP_SSR by July 15th!
Learn more about Ride for Palestine and MECA. Not riding, but still want to join the gathering? You can purchase tickets for post-ride event here.
Start Location: MECA HQ @ 1101 8th Street, Berkeley, CA
Meetup: 8:30am on Sunday, July 2oth
Rollout: 9:00am
Ride duration: 1.5-2 hours (see detailed schedule for the event below)
Route: 14 easy, flat miles (see route snapshot from the ride's website below)
The ride will start by all meeting up at MECA headquarters in Berkeley, CA. We will take the event route with a large, slow moving group alongside the Bay. The ride will take approximately 90 minutes, followed by music, appetizers, and activities from 10:30-12:00. Lunch will be provided starting at 12 PM with programming from 12:30-1:30. Music and dance to follow until 4PM. All activities following the ride are optional; please join for whatever you can.
This ride is accessible via North Berkeley BART (10 minute bike ride away), the 52, 72, 12, and 18 lines. It is also accessible by Bay Wheels.
If you have any questions feel free to email or DM us!
Reminders
Bring:
- Water
- Snacks(and food to share if you would like!)
- A warm layer if it gets cold
- Sun protection
- Rain gear if it might rain
Considering The Weather
Since this ride is hosted by an external group, we will not ride if the event is cancelled. Please be in touch with your SSR team captain for detailed updates.