Chilliwack/Vancouver – AUGUST 24 UPDATE – The Ride to Conquer Cancer, presented by Wheaton Precious Metals, benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation announced a change in the day 2 route of The Ride.
The 10th Annual Ride to Conquer Cancer will no longer finish in Hope on Sunday, August 26.
The NEW finish line will be at Heritage Park in Chilliwack. Riders, supporters and the community are encouraged to check the event Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages often to receive our most current event updates, including an updated route map for day 2.
The route change is due to the ongoing Mt Hicks wildfire. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is unable to route onto Highway 7 and finish in Hope. This decision was made in consultation with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Wildfire Services BC to prioritize access for fire and emergency crews and importantly for the safety of our riders, volunteers, crew and staff.
While Riders will not finish in Hope this weekend, the Ride to Conquer Cancer is looking forward to our 2019 finish line in the District. Our sincere gratitude goes to the District of Hope and community for your commitment to the Ride and to the people of British Columbia who are currently facing cancer.
MARCH 20 ORIGINAL STORY – The Ride to Conquer Cancer announced the Chilliwack Heritage Park has been confirmed as the host venue for the 10th annual BC Ride camp festivities on Saturday, August 25, 2018.
The Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Wheaton Precious Metals benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation is an over 200 km cycling event that takes place over two days. Since its inception in 2009, the route began in Cloverdale and finished the next day in Redmond, WA, just north of Seattle. On August 25 and 26, 2018, thousands of participants will ride an all-B.C. route from Cloverdale to Hope with an overnight in Chilliwack. The majority of Riders will camp overnight on August 25 before taking on the second leg of the journey to Hope on August 26.
“We are pleased that Chilliwack will play an integral part in the weekend experience,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. “We applaud the individuals and organizations that give so generously to raise funds for cancer research in B.C.,” shared Mayor Gaetz.
Local company TYCROP, headquartered in Rosedale with operations in B.C., Alberta and Texas has just announced that they have signed on as a corporate sponsor and will also be sponsoring a team in the event. TYCROP has been actively involved with The Ride to Conquer Cancer sponsoring teams, riders and actively fundraising every year since 2013. Scott Mason, President and CEO of Tycrop Manufacturing will participate in The Ride to Conquer Cancer for his fifth time. “Cancer is such a terrible disease that has affected all of us in so many ways. Like so many others involved in this important event, we ride in memory of lost family and friends and we ride to change outcomes for others,” said Mason.
To date, The BC Ride has helped raise over $85.3 million for the BC Cancer Foundation. Funds from The Ride to Conquer Cancer directly support breakthroughs in cancer detection, treatment and prevention at BC Cancer.
The 10th annual Ride will take place August 25 and 26, 2018, and encourages people of all athletic abilities to participate. To register for The Ride visit www.conquercancer.ca or call (888) 771-BIKE.
