WHAT IS THE BICYCLE TREK FOR LIFE & BREATH?

The BC Lung Association's Annual Bicycle Trek for Life & Breath is an exhilarating ride along the rural roads of Fraser Valley, complete with mountain views and waterfront scenery. Join us on September 8 & 9, 2018, as hundreds of riders will challenge themselves by cycling 200km over 2 days in support of the BC Lung Association's fight against lung disease.

Join our community of lung warriors making a real impact in the fight against lung disease. Click below to learn more about the impact you are making in the lives of the 1 in 5 Canadians living with lung disease. Your efforts will help move lung health research forward, promote clean air initiatives, and provide patient support for British Columbians with lung disease. For more information on the BC Lung Association's ongoing initiatives, please visit our website at www.bc.lung.ca.

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The Route

Choose between Epico, the original 200km ride, or Breve, a 100km option, as you ride through the beautiful Fraser Valley over 2 days. With less than 800m of elevation gain gives you time to ride together and get to know your fellow Trekkers! There are Rest Stops every 25km to keep you fueled and ready to go for the rest of the ride. We camp on Saturday night at Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre and head back on a similar route the next day.

 

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The Community

​​​Lung cancer kills more people than breast, ovarian, colon and prostate combined, COPD is the number one cause of hospitalization in Canada, and asthma affects at least 13% of our children. You know it’s time to take action. Join the community of lung warriors working together to fight lung disease. 

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The Cause

​Each participant is required to fundraise a minimum of $650, but your impact is so much more. By joining this incredible community, you are helping the 1 in 5 British Columbians living with lung disease. To find out more about how your efforts will help move lung health research forward, promote clean air initiatives, and provide patient support for British Columbians with lung disease visit our website. 

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What's Included

Two ride options, same great experience. 

​All meals & Snacks

This includes a Friday night Welcome BBQ, Saturday morning continental breakfast, 3 rest stops including lunch, post ride refreshments, Saturday evening's gourmet buffet, Sunday morning breakfast and Sunday finish line BBQ. And don't forget the delicious late night snacks! 

MECHANICAL AND MEDICAL Assistance

We are with you every step of the way! The amazing team at Dunbar Cycles provides our ride with 2 mechanical route vehicles and several mechanics on bikes carrying tools and the knowledge to help fix most bike issues. We also have trained medical staff in 2 medical route vans to assist your needs as they happen. All route vehicles are equipped with radios. 

Rider SAfety Sweeps & Marshals

During the ride, Volunteer Route Marshals to guide your along the route and ensure your safety. 'Sweep' cyclists are provided to ensure safety of all riders and to make sure everyone has someone to ride with and to call in any mechanical or medical emergencies.

Saturday evening entertainment

It's always a great show! Last year's awesome cover band, Cover2Cover started a Trek dance party! Entertainment for 2018 is TBA.  

Event t-shirt

All participants will receive a Bicycle Trek 2018 t-shirt as a thank you for your participation and for being such an important part of our lung hero community. It's a great memento to wear proudly after the event! 

Gear transportation

So you can ride with ease, we pack all your gear from the start line to Stillwood Camp, and back again the next day. You can concentrate on riding that 200km! 

Saturday night accommodation

Participants will enjoy a one night stay at Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre (www.stillwood.ca) at the end of Day 1 (Saturday, September 8th). In addition to access to the pool and hot tub post ride, there are 2 accommodation options:
1) Camping
 - Equipment is not provided, please bring all required camping essentials
2) Bunking in a single-sex dormitory (please bring sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries etc)
 - Please indicate bunking requests during Registration

Free Parking

We will have free overnight, secure parking for all participants. At Hazelmere Campground for the Epico participants, and at Upper Sumas Elementary for Breve participants. 

Breve Option Details

• You'll start at the Lunch Stop, Birchwood Dairy, where we have free overnight parking for your vehicle waiting for you.
• Start your journey with a bite to eat at the lunch stop and hop on your bike. You'll ride 50km to Stillwood Camp with the rest of the Trek gang. You'll have full access to rest stops & route support of course.
• Enjoy an amazing dinner, entertainment & overnight accommodations. On a team? No problem, we'll bunk you together.
• After breakfast the next day, you'll ride with everyone 50km back to the lunch stop where you will be reunited with your vehicle. You can leave from there or meet the rest of the riders at Hazelmere campground for our post ride BBQ & beer garden!