LET’S GET ROLLING!
We’re back and so excited to ride with you again!
Gravel riding is an adventure that escapes the hustle of daily life. Adventure awaits you at this year’s gravel event with exciting rides and breathtaking views in South-West BC’s hidden gem, the Chilliwack River Valley.
Whether you are coming for a casual cruise with friends, or to lay it out on the race circuit, this year’s Ride For Water will be one of your highlights this summer!
Start/finish line: Vedder Park, Chilliwack
(45450 Petawawa Rd, Chilliwack BC V2R 0N9)
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RIDE. CELEBRATE. GIVE.
AN EXCITING RIDE
Your ride experience is our top priority. Gravel riding can take you to challenging places, but our ride support team has you covered with 3 rider support teams covering the start finish, route marking and traffic control. Our on course rider support includes support motos, pilot bikes, 2 rider aid stations and pilot vehicles. For racers we have a dedicated race marshall to ensure strong and fair competition.
A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION
You rose to the Ride For Water challenge- now it’s time to celebrate! Our event location will have great food, drinks, music, prizes and fun. We’ll make sure you have a hero’s welcome as you cross the finish line and a comfortable place to tell stories from the day.
A GREAT CAUSE
So much more than just a gravel ride. Your Ride For Water entry fee goes directly to our work to bring fresh water to a rural Southern community.
Access to clean water is key to securing health, education, economic and social wellbeing. Thank you for helping us partner with the people of rural Ethiopia so they can transform their lives forever.
Take your gravel adventure up a notch with a variety of surfaces and a mix of climbs, descents, single track and fast gravel roads through stunning Chilliwack River scenery.
Distance 55km | Elevation 671m
MEDIO - 55K
NEW MTB - 80K
You will encounter every type of terrain on this route and should expect to be tested both mentally and physically. Sharing many of the same gravel elements as our 55k and 100k routes, you’ll also find some more single track along the way!
Distance 80km | Elevation 1550m
*Please note this route is subject to change based on snow melt and trail conditions.
*Mountain Bikes only
EPIC - 100K
Test your limits with a full-send challenge through unbelievable West Cascades scenery on a wide variety of terrain from technical single track to blazing fast gravel roads. The Epic challenges all competitors with hill climb primes and a great test against Western Canada’s best gravel racers.
Distance 100km | Elevation 1550m
Gravel Grinding Essentials
The popularity of Gravel Grind events continues to grow. Riders are looking for new adventures and will target events based on course design, vertical gains, distances, challenge level, geographic location, and awe-inspiring scenery. What if social consciousness was another attribute that determined what events to attend?
For any Gravel Adventure, you’ll want a capable rig that isn’t going to leave you stranded in the backcountry.
A 29″ MTB may work, but an CX or dedicated Gravel bike is definitely the way to go.
Take a look at the route profiles on the STRAVA SEGMENTS. You should pair the appropriate gearing to the grades of your route.
What Bike Should I Ride?
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The ride begins and ends in Vedder Park in Chilliwack, BC. Take the #3 Rd or Sardis exit from Hwy 1.
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Expect to be riding between 2.5 and 5 hours. Remember, this is a self-supported ride. There will be rider aid stations en-route, but prepare as if you will ride using your own supplies.
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You could try to do it off the couch, but we suggest some amount of base miles training would be ideal for ride enjoyment. Try to fit in some green level mountain bike trail riding too.
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A good sense of adventure, with a medium to moderate comfort level for riding on mixed surface terrain.
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Reach out to us at ride@runforwater.ca or info@runforwater.ca
