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What is the Spinothon?
The Spinothon is an event organized as part of the Downtown YMCA’s annual fundraising campaign.
It’s a spinning activity (stationary bike) during which participants take on one of the stages of the Tour de France while it is broadcast on giant screens.
It’s a day filled with emotions, laughter, solidarity and personal achievements! There a 100 spots available for this event that boasts giant screens broadcasting the race stage, music that will energize you, and an outstanding volunteer as host. It’s sure to be an exhilarating event which, every year since 2006, often sells out within weeks!
The 2014 Spinothon Date: February 22, 2014
Type of stage: mountain
Length: 2.5 hours
Where: Downtown YMCA, 1440 Stanley Street in Montréal
Number of bikes available: 100
Hosted by: Jean-Luc Mejane, instructor, triathlete and volunteer
New for 2014
2013 Tour de France mountain passes
Join us for the final kilometres of the 2013 Tour de France’s 18th stage. A double ascent through the famous Alpe d'Huez mountain passes and an intermediate sprint await you! Who will take home the yellow or polka dot jersey at the end of this epic stage?
You’ll be immersed in the heart of the race!
Follow the race on three giant screens and feel like you’re right in the action! Multimedia presentations will help your understanding of the pre-race program. The embedded images containing instructions provided live by your athletic director will make this a unique experience.
Contest
Participate in the MaxWatts contest to showcase your sprinting abilities.
Hop on a SPINNER Blade Ion spinning bike equipped with a wattage system and give it your all for 30 seconds. Prizes will be awarded to the first place finishers (male and female)!
Don’t have anyone to look after your children while participating in the Spinothon?
No problem! We will be offering drop-in daycare services for the event. To reserve a spot, please send an email to Myriam (myriam.mahias@ymcaquebec.org) and indicate your child’s first name and age.
Register for one of the following categories:
Grand Coeur
Want to play a big part in our campaign? Do you believe in our causes and want to do more? Then raise funds through your network! We will help you set up your online campaign!
- Personal donation and fundraising using your online campaign page for a total of $500 or more;
- Includes participation in the MaxWatts contest;
- Preferred bike placement;
- Photo souvenir of the event;
- Access to the locker room PLUS on the day of the Spinothon.
Coeur d’Or
You have never raised funds through your network but would like to try because you believe in our causes? Then start off with the Heart of Gold! You’ll see, it’s really quite simple and we’re here to help!
- Personal donation and fundraising using your online campaign page for a total of $100 or more;
- Includes participation in the MaxWatts contest;
- Photo souvenir of the event;
- Access to the locker room PLUS on the day of the Spinothon.
Cyclist
Are you a cyclist or a triathlete? Do you want a true race experience with gear shifting and position placement? Bring your own bike and training support!
- Requires use of your own bike as well as your own training support;
- Personal donation of $75 or more is recommended, and includes participation in the MaxWatts contest.
Spinner
Haven’t found what you’re looking for in the above categories? Not to worry, the Spinner category is just for you!
- Personal donation of $50 or more is recommended;
- Personal donation of $75 or more is recommended if you wish to participate in the MaxWatts contest (use the comments section on the form to indicate that you want to participate).
We will contact all registrants in the Grand Coeur and Coeur d'Or categories to help with the creation of your online fundraising page.