Are you up for the ride?
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Cancervive Cycle Tour Dates are September 24-29, 2020 in Osoyoos, BC.
On September 24 we travel 9 hrs to Osoyoos BC and check into the Holiday Inn. Then we ride for 4 days on the beautiful routes in the south Okanagan. Once we are all good and tired, we head back to Calgary on the morning of September 29th. The views this time of year are stunning! Vineyards and orchard are in full bloom and usually the weather is still very nice.
Cancervive Cycle Tour is a life-changing ride in support of those affected by cancer. This annual charity bike ride benefits Wellspring Calgary and Edmonton.
The Cancervive Cycle Tour is a fully-supported ride with all nutritious food and beverages provided at fully-supported aid stations. We even have entertainment…thanks to our great volunteers. Riders and volunteers stay in hotels every night and all meals are included. Support crews and vehicles include a bike mechanic, a doctor, a cycling coach, 2 medic vehicles, extra support vehicles, and numerous volunteers who support the riders and manage aid/food stations.
The money raised will go to support those with cancer and their caregivers throughout Alberta.
Cyclists are supported with:
- Coaching, cycling tips, and a training plan
- Training rides in and around Calgary
- A personal page for fundraising
- Information and orientation nights
Training
Group rides happen on alternating Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 pm in and around Calgary. They run from May to September up until the week before the Tour. To find out about ride locations, ask to be added to our Facebook Cancervive Riders Group. For questions about group rides and to be added to our rider list, email Chris at chris.cancervive@gmail.com.
Gear & Nutrition Guide
Long-time Cancervive rider, supporter, and endurance athlete Tom Ebbern has prepared a guide of simple nutrition and gear tips specific to endurance cycling. Spoiler: peanut butter sandwiches are on the ‘nice’ list.
Training Plan & Tips
Our cycling coach, Selina Campbell from TCR Sport Lab, has designed a training plan and quick and dirty cycling tips for us. Use both to help get you ready to have an incredible 6-day ride in September. Most importantly, have fun with your training!
Tour Kit (Clothing)
All Cancervive Cycle Tour riders receive a free jersey as part of your Cancervive Cycle Tour kit. Have a look at this year’s design below. Please email me at chris.cancervive if you’d like to order any other clothing.
Cancervive Cycle Tour Schedule & Route Map—
Download Option 1 Route Map here
Download Option 2 Route Map here
Download Option 3 Route Map here
Download Option 4 Route Map here
If you are interested in riding in the tour or if you have questions, please get in touch with our General Manager, Christine Reese:
Christine Reese
General Manager
(403) 585-0056
chris.cancervive@gmail.com