#TourdeACRO: The Power of Pedaling for Physician Well-being as a Collaborative Effort in Social Media-based Cycling

ACRO hosted the inaugural #TourdeACRO. This was an attempt to promote well-being among ACRO members. Almost 20 racers competed between January 1, 2022 and February 28, 2022. Riders competed by using a Peloton cycle. The primary endpoint was miles completed, which were posted on social media. This caused a team to build relationships in ways that were unanticipated, encouraging each other to race further.

The competition was fierce. Joshua Corteville, M.D., PGY-4 Resident at Medical College of Wisconsin led for a good part of the race. With 2 days left, Annie LaVigne, M.D., PGY-4 Resident at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, took the lead from Josh. Over the last two days, Josh rode almost 70 miles to pull in front of Annie and be the overall winner. Josh’s total was 834 miles. Annie’s total was 787 miles as she was won the Women’s Division and second overall. Jenna Kahn, M.D., Assistant Professor of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, was in third place overall at 339 mi. The total for the top three finishers was a combined 1,960 miles.

Special thanks to ViewRay for being the official sponsor of the #TourdeACRO and ACRO’s Peloton racing team. At #ACRO2022, please visit ViewRay’s both as they will be giving out a limited number of #ACROSWAG racing jerseys.

Inaugural #TourdeACRO:

ACRO is committed to the well-being of its members, especially in these trying times. Therefore we are inviting all members to join the ACRO PELOTON RACING TEAM!!! The inaugural Tour de ACRO will be from Jan 1, 2022 to Feb 28, 2022.

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Resort (@westinfortlaud) has two peloton bikes in the fitness center, but also a limited number of Peloton (@onepeloton) suites. The Peloton suites have an ocean view with a private Peloton bike within the room. Those who ride the most miles between Jan 1, 2022 to Feb 28, 2022 will be eligible for an upgrade to a Peloton Suite during the meeting, courtesy of ACRO. 

Rules:

1. Miles will be counted if performed on the Peloton between Jan 1, 2022 and Feb 28, 2022. The rides must be posted on social media, either Twitter, Instagram, or Linkedin with the hashtag #ACRO2022 to count. If multiple rides are done in a day, only 1 ride per day needs to be posted.
2. The winners are (1) the male physician attendee rider with the most miles, (2) the female physician attendee with the most miles, and (3) the SEAL attendee with the most miles. Tie-breaker will be most calories burned.
3. The winner must have a hotel reservation (paid for by yourself) at Westin Fort Lauderdale Resort by Feb 10, 2022.This reservation will be upgraded to Peloton suite for a maximum of 3 nights between March 9, 2022 to March 12, 2022. If there is no reservation, or if your reservation is at another hotel, we cannot honor the upgrade.
4. Sign up for Tour de ACRO via Peloton through the form below. This must be completed by Jan 20, 2022. If registered for Tour de ACRO via Peloton after Jan 1, 2022, miles will be counted retroactively beginning Jan 1, 2022.
5. The winner must also be registered to attend the ACRO 2022 Summit.
6. Follow Spinz_XRT for the purpose of verifying miles and he will follow you back.  
7. Add the tag #ACROspins4u to your profile. (Build a team, riders can then see each other.)
8. Forward your monthly Peloton report for Jan 2022 and Feb 2022 to sallie@acro.org.
9. Mid-race standings will be posted to the ACRO website for a little after Feb 1, 2022. *ONLY those who have submitted reports will be shown on this standings update.