Completing a long-distance cycle together is no mean feat. Your team will likely have put in months of preparation and pulled together on the day to ensure they can cross the finish line together. Once the elation of completing the race has passed, you might be wondering what you can do to keep the good vibes rolling.
Planning a post-cycle activity is a great way to ensure everyone comes together after the race and reflects on their achievements. Here are some of our favourite suggestions that will help with the fatigue and ensure that everyone feels included.
Refuel with a big meal together
If you’ve been following a strict performance-based diet on the run up to the event, your first thoughts after the race might turn to all of the food options that are now available to you. It’s no secret that most people are ready to refuel after a big race, so why not head straight to a restaurant to enjoy some serious scran?
This is a low-effort choice that is likely to be popular with everyone. Those who are screaming for a pint can enjoy one, while everyone else can hydrate and look forward to a delicious meal. We think there’s nothing better after a long cycle than some quality pub grub, so why not book a table in Brighton for after the race so you can wind down and debrief together.
Head to the spa for some R&R
After a long distance cycle, you might be feeling the strain in your muscles. You might even discover muscles you didn’t even know you had. To kick start the healing process, why not book a team trip to the spa?
You could head straight to the sauna, hop in the hot tub or go in search of an ice bath or cold plunge pool if you’re feeling brave. Some people might want to sign up for a massage to get ahead of the muscle fatigue and start the healing process.
This is a great way to bring everyone together in a mindful and relaxed way. Everyone can find their own way in the spa, and then reunite over a cup of herbal tea before heading home.
Plan a photoshoot
To make sure you properly memorialise the event, why not book a photoshoot at the finish line. Professional photos can be used across your corporate social media and in press releases. These could also be used to decorate your office space to remember the occasion.
A good photographer will help everyone to come out of their shell and feel at ease in front of the camera, even if they have previously been reluctant to be photographed.
Plan an award ceremony
Marking your achievement in the workplace is a great way to acknowledge the hard work and say thank you to those who have organised the event and those who have taken part. It’s also an excellent way to inspire people to sign up for the next event
You could host a company breakfast where you will acknowledge everyone who helped to make the event happen. You can also shine a light on your fundraising endeavours and thank all those who have donated. Finally, you can present individual awards to your cyclists as recognition of their effort. You can also use this opportunity to vote on some superlatives… “most likely to be stocked up on snacks”, “most impractical attire”, and “funniest pre-cycle ritual” could all be included.
Start planning your next big event
Capitalise on those exercise endorphins and start planning your next big event. Following the cycling event, everyone is going to be enjoying the benefits of their cycling high. What better time to start thinking about your next big event.
You might want to enter a team for the race the following year, or you might want to make it a bi-annual event. Get your cycling team together and think about what challenge they might want to take on next. This might be the first fitness challenge members of the team have taken on and this could be the start of an active new lifestyle.
Final thoughts on post-cycle activities
Planning a post-cycle activity can help to keep everyone together and keep the good times rolling. This will ensure that everyone has an opportunity to wind down together after the race and bond over the shared experience.
Speak to your team to find out what kind of event would be most welcome. While some will want to make a beeline for the pub, others will only want to think about refuelling with delicious food. You could also schedule a spa trip to get a head start on healing those weary muscles.
Whatever you choose, make sure you take the time to document the occasion. Don’t rely on shaky phone snaps; a professional photographer will help to document the day in style.
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