The Ride
1 Day Ride: White Rock Fondo
Saturday, June 21 - Crescent Park, South Surrey
Full and Half-ride available!
Join us for the 20th Annual GearUp4CF, a scenic and fully supported ride through British Columbia’s stunning Fraser Valley. Whether you're tackling the full 100km Century Ride or opting for the 50km Half Ride, this event welcomes riders of all levels to come together, push their limits, and make a difference for Canadians living with cystic fibrosis.
Choose Your Distance:
🚴 100km Full Ride – Starting from the shores of the Pacific Ocean, this breathtaking route follows Zero Ave, offering flat terrain, country roads, and mountain views with minimal elevation gain.
🚴 50km Half Ride – Riders will start in Abbotsford, merging with full-route participants to cross the finish line together at Crescent Park, where a BBQ celebration awaits!
Why Ride?
✅ Fully Supported – Aid stations, mechanical support, and first aid available.
✅ Pit Stops & Lunch – Stay fueled with rest stops along the way.
✅ Not a Race – No timing, just an enjoyable ride for all skill levels.
✅ E-Bikes Welcome!
✅ Celebrate Together – Finish strong with family, friends, and fellow riders at our post-ride BBQ!
We comply with all City, Health Authority, Provincial, and Federal regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Register today and ride for a future without CF!
Rider Registration & Fundraising Minimum:
Rider registration fee: $85.00 - Participants have a fundraising minimum of $1,000.
Please note: if the fundraising minimum of $1,000 is not met before June 21 the rider will be charged the remaining amount.
FULL RIDE INFORMATION:
Timeline:
*** PIT STOPS ARE MANDATORY FOR SECURITY REASONS***
Registration: 8:00 AM @ Crescent Park Parking Lot #3
Snacks and Speeches: 9:00 AM
Rider's START: 9:30 AM
Pit Stop #1 : Campbell Valley Park
Pit Stop #2 (Lunch): South Abbotsford Church
Pit Stop #3: Campbell Valley Park
BBQ After Party: When riders start coming in @ Crescent Park Parking Lot #3 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Start and finish at Crescent Park, South Surrey @ Parking Lot #3
Route Details:
Distance: 98.62 km
Estimated time: 4h 04m
Elevation: 609 m
HALF RIDE INFORMATION:
Timeline:
*** PIT STOP IS MANDATORY FOR SECURITY REASONS***
Registration: 10:30 AM @ South Abbotsford Church
Rider's START: 11:00 AM
Pit Stop #1 : Campbell Valley Park
BBQ After Party: When riders start coming in @ Crescent Park Parking Lot #3 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Route Details:
Distance: 52.18 km
Estimated time: 2h 09m
Elevation: 332 m
As GearUp4CF is a fully supported ride, lunch and refreshments will be provided for all riders. Snacks and beverages will be provided at each pit stop. Additionally, there will be BBQ celebration at the end for your families and friends to join with you and the cystic fibrosis community.
Bags
All riders can check in one bag that will be held for the rider for the end of the ride. Bags are limited to one bag per person with the maximum size being 21.5 in. x 9 in. x 15.5 in. (standard airplane carry-on size). When checking in at the start, you will be given a luggage tag that must be used when leaving your bag with us.
Bicycles
All bicycles must be in good roadworthy condition, e-bikes are welcomed as well. We highly recommend each rider to get their bike tuned up before ride day. CF Canada will send a reminder and a rider's guide several weeks before event day. A dedicated bike tech will be accompanying the riders and is able to do basic repairs. Cystic Fibrosis Canada accepts no liability for damage or loss of property to bikes.
The route is subject to change due to road works and unforeseen circumstances and we will provide update to all riders should this occur.
