2022 Navy Bike Ride – Riding Together as One Navy Strong

May 5, 2022 - Defence Stories

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Front of the Navy Bike Ride t-shirt

The 2022 Navy Bike Ride, presented by BMO is now open for registration! With this year’s slogan of One Navy Strong, we are ready to ride together with cyclists across the country to support our Navy family and community from June 12 to August 7, 2022. Whether you are near or far, cyclists of any age and ability all across Canada are invited to register and join our sailors, soldiers and aviators deployed around the globe in this year’s free virtual event.

Designed as a fun, family friendly event, there are many ways for you to participate. From June 12 - August 7 you must complete 28 rides. This number represents the 24 Naval Reserve Divisions, 3 naval bases and Naval Headquarters across Canada. If you’re looking to really challenge yourself, you can participate in new challenge for the 2022 called the premium Admiral’s Tour presented by Thales. This challenge allows you to select from three distances and receive an exclusive Navy Bike Ride coin. You can complete your virtual ride any day, any time during the 10-day race completion period (July 29 – August 7, 2022).

Cycling may seem like an odd connection to have with the Navy, however, it has long been a tradition.  It can be difficult for a sailor to stay in shape when they are deployed onboard a ship for months at a time and very few warships have a large enough space to dedicate to a gym. However, a stationary bicycle is compact enough to squeeze into tight spots all over the ship. 

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Back of the Navy Bike Ride t-shirt

The Navy Bike Ride supports the Royal Canadian Navy community with proceeds going to the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund, Support our Troops and Soldier On. The funds raised during the Navy Bike Ride is one the most direct ways for Canadians to support the recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration of members with physical and/or mental health illness or injury and to contribute to building family resilience. It’s also an excellent way to learn more about your Navy and be able to interact directly with sailors.

Buckle up your helmets and come together in the 2022 Navy Bike Ride event in the spirit of camaraderie and community to support the men and women who serve.

Ready to register? Head to our official Race Roster page (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website) and sign up now to make our unique event part of your 2022 ride season!