The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Los Gatos is taking part in the nationwide JCC stationary bike event called Cycle for Good on December 1st.
Thanks to staggered start times, participants in Cycle for Good will be riding bikes at the same time in JCCs across North America. In Los Gatos, the event takes place from 9:00am-12:00 noon at the JCC, 14855 Oka Road.
Every year, Cycle for Good raises money for the JCC and gives a certain portion to a designated charity chosen by the JCC Association of North America, the leadership network for the JCC Movement.
This year, 90% of the proceeds from Cycle for Good at the Addison-Penzak JCC will go to Special Olympics, the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities. The other 10% will be divided between the local JCC and the JCC Association.
Cycle for Good is open to the public. Spinning bikes are available by the hour, for a donation of $25 per hour. Participants can also raise additional funds by soliciting sponsors to fund their rides.
An instructor will lead participants through an imaginary bike ride over varied terrain, with participants constantly adjusting the tension on their bikes to simulate hills and valleys.
Spinning was chosen for its wide appeal. “This is one of the few group exercise programs that appeals to guys,” said Steve Becker, JCC Association Vice-President for Health and Wellness, “and most classes are made up of men and women of varying ages. It’s a great way to stay in shape when the weather doesn’t encourage biking outside.”
Advance registration for Cycle for Good is required. To register, contact Judy Gadbois, Group Fitness Coordinator at the JCC in Los Gatos, at 408.357.7478 or judyg@svjcc.org.
You can sign up to ride for one, two, or three hours. Minimum donation is $25 per hour of spinning.
90% of your donation goes to Special Olympics. 5% goes to the JCC Association of North America and 5% to the APJCC to cover event costs.
To sign up, please fill out a registration form and return it with entry fee to the JCC, or mail to:
Addison-Penzak JCC
Attn: Judy Gadbois, Group Fitness Coordinator
14855 Oka Road, Ste. 201
Los Gatos, CA 95032
You can also raise more money through pledges.
More details and pledge form are available here:
http://www.svjcc.org/events/2013/12/01/recreation-wellness/cycle-for-good/
About the JCC
The Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley (http://www.SiliconValleyJCC.org) is a community center open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. Its programs and services include a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, and Tennis Complex, full gymnasium, highly regarded APJCC Preschool, summer camps and after-school programs, adult education, art exhibits and cultural events, and social and enrichment programs for children and adults.
