Second Summer Cycle 2026

Second Summer Cycle is a charity bike ride on Cape Cod starting and finishing at Smugglers Beach in South Yarmouth. Participants select from four distances: 15, 34, 60, or 100 miles, with staggered starts from morning. This event operates as a non-profit fundraiser for several Cape Cod nonprofits; the day focuses on participation, not competitive placement. The routes traverse eight historic Cape Cod towns, with each distance concluding at the Mid Cape finish area. Course support features marshals at key turns, motorcycle patrols, mechanical assistance from bike shops, SAG vehicles, hydration and food stations, and medical support. Post-ride, participants, volunteers, families, and friends convene at the finish for local beer, food trucks, and live music.