2024 Minds Over Mountains Cycle Tour for CASA's Kids
Cyclists hit the road from June 16-22, 2024, for a week of inspired riding through the most beautiful roads in British Columbia and Alberta. These dedicated supporters rode 787 km to support the important mental health services that CASA Mental Health provides for children, youth and families in Alberta.
Cyclists explored stunning routes, conquered challenging terrains and experienced the thrill of riding through some of the most scenic destinations in British Columbia and Alberta. This was a cycling experience of a lifetime!
Thank you to Concrete Blonde and JDK Group for organizing this incredible event, and to the 17-person support team for ensuring it was a fantastic experience. So far, cyclists have raised more than $210,000 for CASA Mental Health! Cyclists will continue fundraising until Dec. 31, 2024.
Did you know? The late Ben Davidson, renowned Haida Gwaii artist and CASA champion, created the buttercycle originally in 2014 for a cycle tour from Haida Gwaii to Edmonton. It was brought to CASA in 2015 for our very first Cycle Tour and continues to hold great meaning to all participants of our Minds Over Mountains Cycle Tours.
The design was originally made to honour all of the children who have passed before their parents. In the wings of the butterfly are the faces of a boy and a girl. The girl has a labret in her lower lip, which is also the eye of the butterfly. The butterfly’s proboscis is also the drop bar of a bike, while the body and legs of the butterfly are the abstract of the bike’s frame and wheels.
