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Rec Center Bike Challenge 2023-24

We have two separate challenges this year - one for those who ride trails and another for the video gamers. Both challenges should help you have a great time while working on your strength and endurance.

TRAILS - For the many that participated last year, we’ve changed it up this year to allow more flexibility and choice. There are 16 trails as part of the challenge this year (8 Short, 6 Medium & 2 Long). There are no set weeks for particular trails, so you can decide when to attack which trail and post a time on your board. You are welcome to continue trying to improve on your time for each trial throughout the year. Every person that completes all trails will receive a Rec Center Hooded Sweatshirt! 

GAMES - For the gamers, it’s set up a little differently. We have 9 separate games you can play and earn points as you go. Of the 9, only 3 are unlocked for you initially. Your goal is to unlock the 6 games that are currently locked by the end of the year (April 30). In order to unlock a game, you will need to score a certain number of points on the previous game. Once you’ve unlocked all the games, let us know, and we’ll get you your own Rec Center Hooded Sweatshirt!

If you haven’t tried our Expresso Bikes yet, we are more than happy to walk you through how to use them. The bikes are like regular bikes in that you have to steer to stay on the trail and have gears 1-24 to shift into as you go up and down the hills. In order to participate, you will need to set yourself up with a username (7 digits - I recommend a phone number) and a passcode (4 digits). Once set up, you can keep up to date with your performance on all trails and video games. 

We will update the race as we progress each week in the fitness center. In addition, we will post updates on social media.