Are you up for the ride? The Cancervive Cycle Tour
The annual Cancervive Cycle Tour last September was an iconic 6-day, 600+ km ride through Southern Alberta and the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This year, the Tour started in Calgary and heads north on the rural roads to Cochrane. The next day was a very scenic route from Banff to Radium. The third day was another beautiful day, in BC, from Radium to Fort Steele. On the fourth day, we transported from Fernie to Sparwood, Elkford and weather stopped us from heading Fording Road. The fifth day, back in Alberta as we left from Burmis and head up to Nanton. Fog made this last leg to Nanton extremely difficult and some were transported. Finally, the sixth and last day was from Bragg Creek to Calgary. Some Riders chose a shorter (<80km)route each day. Congratulations to all riders who I am sure, achieved their personal best.
We will post tour details for 2019 in February.
About the Tour
The Cancervive Cycle Tour is a fully-supported ride with nutritious food and beverages provided at aid stations and even entertainment…thanks to our great volunteers. Port-o-potties at the lunch stops are also provided. Riders and volunteers stay in hotels each 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.
Training
Group rides happen every Thursday night at 6:30 pm. They run from May to early September 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—
The schedule and route for the 2018 Cancervive Cycle Tour are ready! Details are subject to change – check back often for updates.
What’s in a ride? —
Watch the 2017 Cancervive Cycle Tour video and decide for yourself whether you’re up for the ride. (We know you are!)
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