Name: The Monthly Cycle 8th Annual Diva Cup
Start: 2024-10-19T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-19T18:00:00-05:00
Location: HandleBar

Women, trans, femme, & non-binary cyclists: Join us for our 8th annual all-city team scavenger hunt and super rad party on wheels!
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-monthly-cycle-presents-the-8th-annual-diva-cup-tickets-996310239747
Riders of all levels are invited to join The Monthly Cycle for an epic afternoon of exploring the city, followed by sweet prizes, raffles, and after-party. Costumes are encouraged and all scavenger hunt stops are whimsical, fun, and designed to connect riders to the St. Louis community. We won't release the details until the day of the ride, but think tasks like “take a photo of a bike helmet on a dog’s head” or “find a feminist book at a local bookstore.” It's often one of the best days of the year - get pumped.

THE SCHEDULE:
- 1:00p.m.: Check-in opens! Come to Diva Cup headquarters at Handlebar to connect with your team and get your scavenger hunt booklet. Early-bird riders will have more time to strategize and plan their routes, check out exhibition tables from our sponsors, and grab drinks at Handlebar.
- 2:30pm: Roll out!
- 2:30-5:00pm: Non-riders and our beloved allies: hang out with our sponsors, eat, drink and hope your favorite team wins!
- 5:00pm: Riders: race back to Handlebar! Late teams will lose points. Hang out and grab a drink while we tally your score, until...
- 5:30pm: Winners announced! We'll be awarding great prizes (and sweet trophies) to the highest scoring top 3 teams, as well as a few surprise awards.

THE DETAILS:
All participants in the Diva Cup must be part of a team of no fewer than two and no more than five riders. Don't have a team? We'll happily help you find a squad day-of, or DM us and we'll play matchmaker for you!
Every team will need at least one smartphone with a camera and internet access in order to compete.
BYOB (bring your own bikes), flat kits, water, lights helmets, and fully charged phones. The Monthly Cycle will provide light technical support in the case of mechanical failures.

THE FAQ:
• I'M NOT SUPER SPEEDY. SHOULD I ENTER THE DIVA CUP? Yes! You don't have to be fast to be a contender. Enthusiasm, creativity, knowledge of St. Louis, and a willingness to get a little silly are all *huge* assets in the Diva Cup.
• I CAN'T AFFORD THE ENTRY FEE RIGHT NOW. IS THIS EVENT FOR ME? Yes! Scholarships are available! If cost is a concern whatsoever, reach out to [email protected].
• CAN I BUY A TICKET THE DAY OF THE EVENT? Sure thing! Day-of registrations will be available for $25 per rider or $75 per team. Cash or card accepted on-site.
• IS THIS EVENT INCLUSIVE TO TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND GENDER NON-BINARY RIDERS? Yes, yes, yes!
• HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO ENTER THE DIVA CUP? 18, but heads up: The Diva Cup will start and end at Handlebar, which is, y'know, a bar.
• IS THIS EVENT OPEN TO MEN? While we reserve space for our community to compete in the Diva Cup exclusively, our cis male allies are welcome & encouraged to volunteer or cheer on the riders! We'll have a full room of awesome sponsor tables for you to visit, and Handlebar will be serving the drinks and snacks. Allies can also participate in our raffle and win awesome prizes while supporting The Monthly Cycle. Wanna volunteer? Email [email protected]
• WHAT IF IT RAINS? We ride. Rain or Shine!
• WHY SHOULD I FEEL AWESOME ABOUT BUYING A TICKET TO THE DIVA CUP? All proceeds of this event supports the operations of The Monthly Cycle, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to creating an inclusive cycling community for women, trans, femme, and gender non-binary riders in St. Louis.
• THIS LOOKS AWESOME, AND I AM A MILLIONAIRE AND/OR COOL SMALL BUSINESS AND/OR AWESOME ORGANIZATION. CAN I SPONSOR? Yes! Email [email protected].