# The Empowerment Ride 2016

Dave Cooke, CEO and Board Chair of 100Pedals, Inc., is riding his bicycle across the country to raise awareness of the issue of substance abuse and addiction in our families and communities.

This 60-day, 3600 mile cycling trip from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY includes stops in nearly fifty cities, including special half-day community education events in: Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Tulsa, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and New York City.

“The Empowerment Ride 2016 embodies my commitment to 100Pedals’ ministry. It is a ministry of education, awareness, and love. The issue of substance abuse and addiction is growing; its impact on families and in our communities is significant. Change and healing begins when an educated and dedicated community recognize that something must be done to get ahead of this epidemic. Through this extended cycling trip, my mission is to bring communities together to increase awareness of the issue, offer education perspective to the problem, and offer love and hope to those struggling with the addiction of a loved one.”

Listen as Dave Cooke shares the story of his mission and vision for his inspiring outreach ministry.

Learn more about the Empowerment Ride, with this detailed Calendar and Schedule | Are you a cyclist? Are you interested in joining me on all or part of this ride? The ride schedule was specifically designed to facilitate your participation. For more details on how to join the ride, click here.
Click here to discover ways to donate or support the Empowerment Ride Mission | Download an informational flyer here
Looking for sponsors and partners. If you are looking for opportunities to sponsor or support this program, please click here. | Interested in having Dave Cooke speak in your town as part of this trip? Please reach out to Dave here.

If you would like to support this initiative, your contributions would be greatly appreciated. 100% of your donation will go to support the team and offset the costs for the ride. DONATE

Details: (Click here to see the full calendar and schedule)

Begins: Saturday, July 30, 2025 in Santa Monica, CA

Ends: Sunday, October 2, 2025 in New York City

Whenever possible, I will be making daily presentations to local treatment facility, parents’ support group, community organization, school, or church along the route. I will be sharing the 100Pedals story and offering perspectives and insights from my journey around the issue of substance abuse and addiction in our families.

I will also be participating in special half-day community education events with local non-profits and community leaders in each of the listed larger cities. These events will include a cycling event, music, food, and presentations that will both educate and inspire.

Cyclists interested in joining me for all or part of the ride, you are encouraged to participate. Go to the Join the Ride Page for more information.

Download the Empowerment Ride 2016 Flyer

If you would like to support this initiative, your contributions would be greatly appreciated. 100% of your donation will go to support the team and offset the costs for the ride. DONATE.

Interested in sponsoring opportunities or in partnering with us? Please contact Dave Cooke.

Would you like Dave Cooke to speak at a local event along the route? Please contact Dave Cooke.