Positive Cycology Ride

May 16, Denton

Ride Together. Feel Connected. Share the Smile.

Riders on bikes at the 2024 Positive Cycology Ride

announcing the 2026 positive cycology ride

The Positive Cycology Ride 2026 is the 4th annual fundraising bike ride event to support The Art Room in Denton, a nonprofit art studio for people with mental health challenges. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and National Bike Month, and we offer three bike rides to support the positive psychological benefits of both bike riding and art-making.

Routes

The Positive Cycology Ride 2026 has three routes this year:

8 mile, family-friendly, leisure ride.
[Please note: children 8-12 ride free, but must be experienced at riding on Denton city streets, and accompanied by an adult, at least 21 years old, who will ride next to the child for the entire ride, and will supervise no more than 3 children]
27 mile experienced ride (minimum average speed 10 mph)
50 mile ride for the even more experienced rider (minimum average speed 14 mph)

sponsorship opportunities

sponsor us

We’re thrilled to invite businesses and individuals to join us as sponsors for the upcoming Positive Cycology Ride! This event is more than just a bike ride; it’s a celebration of community, wellness, and positivity. As a non-profit initiative, your sponsorship will directly support our mission to promote health and happiness in our community. By becoming a sponsor, you’ll not only gain valuable exposure for your brand but also play a crucial role in making a positive impact. Your support will help make this event a success and create lasting memories for all participants.

About The Ride

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The ride begins and ends in downtown Denton at East Side (117 E. Oak St., Denton, Texas 76201).

Packet pickup will be available before the ride on Thursday, 5/14/26, and Friday 5/15/26 from 5:00-8:00 at East Side, 117 E. Oak St.

Check-in and day of registration are at East Side.
Go here to learn more about our early bird, regular, and day-of registration rates.
All rides start at East Side, and go north, west and south initially on Denton city streets, then on more rural routes, toward Krum and Ponder for the 50 and 27 mile rides (see full information, including maps).
Bathrooms as well as snacks will be provided.
There’s an end-of-the ride celebration at East Side Denton, where we’ll gather for food (food trucks at your own expense) and drinks (East Side), as well as raffle prizes and fundraising awards. We have legendary raffle prizes donated by local and national supporters!
Click here to learn more about our ride t-shirt, riders’ East Side beverage token, and our raffle.
Please note that helmets are required and headphones, tagalongs, and carriers are not allowed.

Support The Art Room

Want to go the extra mile?

The Positive Cycology Ride is not only a really fun cycling event, it is also a FUNdraising event for The Art Room and its mission.

Please complete your individual fundraising page on PledgeReg and get your family, friends, and coworkers to support our mission--improving the community's mental health through creativity--by contributing to your page. You can also create a fundraising team, or join The Art Room's team and get the benefit of training rides, special t-shirts, and spirited FUNdraising!

Make a Fundraising Page on PledgeReg!

make a donation to The Art Room