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Bikeathon is a one-day event either held by the local club or county.  Adventurers earn Awards, Chips, Stars, or Bits while Pathfinders earn the Cycling Honor.  It is also a way for clubs to raise money.  Although SECC Youth Ministries suggest holding a Bikeathon in February, it is up to the county coordinators or local leaders to decide when and where.  Below is additional information.

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Pathfinders

Pathfinder can earn the Cycling Honor or Advanced Cycling Honor while raising funds for their local club.

Bikes need to be inspected before the event.  All equipment is to be securely fastened.  Wheels are to have all spokes and tires in good repair, no splits or cracks.  Hand/foot brakes and gearshift levers need to be properly working with the chain properly adjusted and lubricated, and pedals should rotate freely.  Make sure the handlebar and seat are securely fastened and properly adjusted for the rider.

Training before riding 50 miles is advisable. 

  • 8-6 weeks before: ride 10-25 miles a week
  • 6-4 weeks before: ride 20-45 miles a week
  • 4-2 weeks before: ride 10 miles a day
  • 2-1 weeks before: ride 15 miles a day
  • 2-3 days before: ride just enough to stay limber

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Adventurers

Parents will join their Adventurers as they work their way through the activities.  Bikes. trikes, skates, and scooters are welcome.  Adventurers can earn Awards, Chips, Stars, or Bits depending on their class level.

  1. Parents will write name of child and club on activity card and fit card to child’s size. Child must wear card at all times. 
  2. Handout parent instruction sheets. 
  3. Child may go to any activity station that is open – there is no order. 3-5 children can participate at a time for each activity. Each activity will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
  4. Punch card, give sticker, or stamp when activity is completed.
  5. They may repeat any activity station after they have completed all the stations once.
  6. Maintain registration list.

Helmet Check

  1. Helmet must be upright and secure
    • If you shake your head, the helmet will not move
    • You cannot pull the helmet off with the strap hooked
    • Keep strap fastened at all times.
  2. Review helmet rules with parents.
    • All adults and children that ride bikes or trikes must wear a helmet.
    • If a child is seen wearing a helmet incorrectly, a safety coordinator will correct their helmet. They will be warned twice.  The 3rd warning requires time out with parent or guardian at registration.
    • If the helmet cannot be corrected, the parent or guardian must take the child to registration to purchase a new helmet (as available).

Bike Check

  1. Equipment should be securely fastened.
  2. Wheels are to have all spokes and tires in good repair, no splits or cracks.
  3. Hand/foot brakes and gearshift levers need to be properly working with the chain properly adjusted and lubricated.
  4. Pedals should rotate freely.
  5. Make sure the handlebar and sear are securely fastened and properly adjusted for the rider.

5-Mile Track

Deliver the Paper

Dumb Egg

Fast Track

Hand Signals

Pedestrians

Red Light, Green Light

Road Signs

Squeak Stopper

Sponsors for Fund Raising

Bikeathon provides an opportunity to show what they do and ask for donations. Sponsors should be acquired before the event.  Encourage sponsor to donate a flat amount or per mile.  You can download the forms below to assist with this process.

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Isaac Kim

Associate Youth Director

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Pastor Isaac Kim grew up in Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in SoCal and worked in SECC at Calimesa SDA for 20 years. He attended Atlanta Adventist Academy where his chaplain/bible teacher made a huge impact in his life where he discovered he wanted to do the same. While at the Calimesa church, Isaac served in various capacities including Children and Family Ministries for 12 years. He likes to work collaboratively with ministry teams, cheerleading ministry leaders, and creating space for people to share life together. Isaac and his two boys enjoy sports, both playing and watching. They are Falcons, Warriors, and Braves fans. Isaac strives to be the best dad that he can be by modeling the love of Jesus and believes that the message of the Gospel shows up in different ways along our journey. The most recent time the gospel was real to him was during his wife’s health journey.

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Judi Jeffreys

Office Manager

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Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, "Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change." Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

Aren Rennacker

Youth Director

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Aren Rennacker was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He became an Adventist as a teenager thanks to the incredible influence of his church and academy. After graduating from Pacific Union College with a degree in Journalism, he served as a youth and young adult pastor at two wonderful SECC churches, Calimesa and Oceanside, while completing his Masters of Theological Studies from La Sierra University. In 2019, Aren became Director of Youth Ministries for the SECC, a position he cherishes. Aren loves connecting with pastors, speaking to young people, and serving the youth ministries leaders of our conference. His greatest passion is to empower youth and young adults to live the Gospel in new and relevant ways. Aside from ministry, Aren also enjoys basketball, stories, and a fresh bowl of oatmeal. He and his lovely wife Paige were married in 2020.