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The Ride 2017

Photography by Johnny J. Hsu

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Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.— 43.8 million—experience mental health issues in a given year.

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40 million adults are affected by anxiety in the U.S.

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Cyclists getting ready to begin the Ride for Mental Health

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Group of riders waiting to start Ride for Mental Health

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Female participant ready to ride in Ride for Mental Health

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Group of cyclists set to begin Ride for Mental Health

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Older female participant heading to start of Ride for Mental Health

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Female cyclist in pink/white/red striped jersey set to begin Ride for Mental Health

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Two female cyclists ready to start the Ride for Mental Health

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Male participant getting ready to begin Ride for Mental Health

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Woman in multi-print jersey getting ready to begin Ride for Mental Health

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Ride starts in New Paltz and goes north to Rosendale where it finishes high above the Rondout creek.

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Male cyclist in blue shirt and white helmet set to begin Ride for Mental Health

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Female cyclist getting kiss for luck from male friend at beginning of Ride for Mental Health

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Male cyclist getting excited to start Ride for Mental Health

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Available rides include 25, miles, 50 miles and 100 miles.

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Showcasing the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley

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The Ride for Mental Health offers a variety of routes in a stunning setting.

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Lone male rider along path of Ride for Mental Health

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The Ride for Mental Health is one of the first rides in the country to benefit mental health.

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Two male cyclists riding the scenic route on Ride for Mental Health

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Scenic views on The Ride for Mental Health

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Scenic views during charity ride in New Paltz, NY

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The Ride for Mental Health offers a variety of routes in a picturesque setting.

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Scenic views await on New Paltz charity ride

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Scenic capture along water route during Ride for Mental Health

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Riders coming to rest stop during Ride for Mental Health

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We hope to end the stigma surrounding mental illness through education and awareness.

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Many if not most of us are touched by close friends and relatives who have suffered with one type or another of mental illness.

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Two cyclists enjoying the scenery while on the Ride for Mental Health

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Participants on charity ride in New Paltz, New York

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Great riding over terrific country roads during charity ride

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Group of riders following scenic route through the heart of hudson valley.

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Riders in line following route along Ride for Mental Health

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Three male cyclists riding close together during charity ride

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Two male cyclists on route for Ride for Mental Health

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Female cyclist with yellow and orange helmet during Ride for Mental Health

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Female cyclist with orange and yellow helmet on Ride for Mental Health

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Male rider wearing blue outfit with blue helmet with mountains in the background

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Two cyclists during charity ride navigating turn on route

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Cyclist in green jersey and orange helmet during charity ride.

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Two cyclists approaching overpass during Ride for Mental Health

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Male cyclist in white jersey and white helmet following the route on Ride for Mental Health

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Two riders during Ride for Mental Health finishing turn along the route

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Back view of two cyclists approaching overpass during Ride for Mental Health

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Cyclist in yellow jersey during Ride for Mental Health passing tall trees

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Male cyclists in white and blue jersey and black helmet during charity bike ride.

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Male cyclist wearing red/white jersey with black pants and black helmet during charity ride

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Male cyclist wearing white and dark jersey with white helmet during Ride for Mental Health

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Male cyclist with unzipped dark jersey and blue helmet during charity ride

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Female cyclist in blue jersey with dark helmet enjoying charity ride

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Two cyclists riding between tall trees on charity ride

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Male cyclist in yellow jersey on front of other cyclist in red jersey on charity ride

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Three cyclists on Ride for Mental Health. Front male rider waving.

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Male and female cyclist waving during Ride for Mental Health

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Two riders on Ride for Mental Health passing through tree lined area

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Two riders traveling next to fenced area during Ride for Mental Health

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Male cyclist on Ride for Mental Health passing farmland

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Two cyclists riding during Ride for Mental Health with mountains in the background

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Cyclist entering turn before uphill climb during Ride for Mental Health

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Riders entering a turn during Ride for Mental Health

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Cyclists riding uphill during Ride for Mental Health

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Three cyclists enjoying the Ride for Mental Health

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Two male cyclists traveling on path by river during Ride for Mental Health

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Cyclist wearing white jersey and shorts with dark helmet during charity ride

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Group of cyclists following route for Ride for Mental Health

  
    WE DEDICATE THE RIDE FOR MENTAL HEALTH TO THE MEMORY OF A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN NAMED ERIC Who died AT 21 FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.

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The Ride for Mental Health (Eric's Ride Inc.) is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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