# 100Pedals collaborating with Transforming Youth Recovery on Addiction Awareness Cycling Mission

January 7, 2026 by Dave Cooke 3 Comments

100Pedals CEO and Executive Director, Dave Cooke announced its collaboration with Transforming Youth Recovery for the upcoming Empowerment Ride 2016 which begins in Santa Monica, CA on July 30, 2016.

The Empowerment Ride 2016 is a 3600 mile cross country cycling ministry from LA to NYC. The mission of the Empowerment Ride is to bring healing to families suffering from the addiction of a loved while moving the addiction conversation out into the open.

The Empowerment Ride begins July 30, 2025 in Santa Monica, CA and ends in NYC on October 2, 2025 with key events scheduled at stops in Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Tulsa, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh and New York City. 100Pedals Executive Director and Chief Cyclist, Dave Cooke, will be riding his bicycle all 3600 miles of the route and is inviting cyclists to join him on all or part of the trip.

100Pedals will be making presentations at local TYR College Chapters along the route. According to Dave Cooke, “Transforming Youth Recovery College Chapters is a perfect partner for this cycling mission. We see these events as a special opportunity to offer inspiration to those in recovery, provide encouragement to their families, while celebrating the positive transitions being made to by these students to enjoy life, embrace adventure, and embrace hope on their journey.”

Transforming Youth Recovery (TYR) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that support educators, parents, and community members in helping students in recovery thrive in the fullness of everyday life. Since 2013 they have awarded over 100 grants to help colleges and universities across the nation start recovery programs on their campuses. These programs help students recovering from addiction to meet like-minded peers and have a great college experience while they get the support they need to thrive in the fullness of the college experience.

100Pedals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides educational programs in the form of workshops and presentations to schools, churches, and other parent and family organizations for the purposes of awareness and support in the area of drug and alcohol addiction. Since 2011, 100Pedals has been inspiring and encouraging parents and families dealing with the addiction of a loved on, while bringing awareness and advocacy to the issues of addiction in our communities.

The tentative schedule at Transforming Youth Recovery Chapters for 100Pedals in 2016:

The 2016 schedule:

July 31 | CalState –San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
August 6 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
August 12 | University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
August 20 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
August 31 | Missouri State University Springfield, MO
September 4 | St. Louis University St. Louis, MO
September 15 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
September 16 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
September 20 | Lorain Community College Lorain, OH
September 23 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
October 2 | PACE University New York City, NY
October 4 | Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Learn more about the empowerment ride: www.empowermentride.com
Or, contact Dave Cooke, CEO and Executive Director, 100Pedals: dave@100Pedals.com

#### Programs for the Loved Ones of those Battling Addictions

##### Are you looking to better understand the struggles of addiction in the family?

##### Are you looking for powerful insights into dealing with the issues of addiction that are permeating all aspects of society?

Dave Cooke has the answers to your questions and concerns, and he is hungry to share them with you.
In fact, it is his life’s mission. Dave Cooke is the father of a son addicted to heroin. Like you, he suddenly found himself thrust into a state of confusion, heartache, and despair. And like all parents of addicts, he scrambled to find solid ground when addiction turned his world upside down.
In the process, he has developed several presentations for family members and concerned communities to learn more about the issue of addiction in our society. An internationally recognized speaker, Dave’s biblically driven presentations inspire with energy, commitment, and real solutions for troubled parents and a concerned community. “Thought-provoking” and “powerful” are just two of the descriptions his audiences often apply to his talks. Book Dave for your next event!

### Comments

1. Barbara Cofer Stoefen says

   January 7, 2026 at 9:35 am

   This is so exciting, Dave. What a wonderful way to raise awareness!
   Barbara Cofer Stoefen recently posted…Interview by Cathy Taughinbaugh

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   - Dave Cooke says

     January 7, 2026 at 10:07 am

     Thank you, Barbara! Appreciate the encouragement.

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2. Lynn Guillot says

   February 11, 2026 at 10:55 am

   I have a son was addicted to Herion. He found Christ and is in recovery in CA. He has been serving God and free almost 1 1/2 yrs. I feel called to raise awareness about the our National Crisis concerning our youth & drug addiction.
   I am not an experienced biker but have had this on my heart . Please send me more info.

   Reply

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