FAQ

People will be riding their own routes all over the world, and many of them will be capturing these routes on social media, including Strava. We encourage all our Riders to use Strava and join The Ride’s Strava Club.

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is an all-inclusive event and allows the opportunity for people of all ages and physical abilities to participate.

Not at all! We encourage you to challenge yourself and to create a Ride experience that works for you. 50km, 100km, 200km? It’s all up to you. The only exception is for Riders who wish to do “The Hammer” and earn a Hammer vest, these individuals will need to Ride 160 km or 100 miles in one day and raise $3,000.

Remember to make it as challenging as you can for yourself and your abilities. Your donors will admire your personal epic achievement!

When you raise a minimum of $1,500 for the 2021 event, you will receive the Official 2021 Ride Jersey. In the spring of 2021, we will be unveiling our brand-new jerseys and explain how to receive yours before the official event date of June 12th.

Congratulations! We will be emailing all qualified recipients shortly after March 31st with more information.

Absolutely. If you participate in the 20210 Ride and raise at $1,500or more, you will be credited for a year of participation. We will notify you before the end of May about how you can receive your helmet before The Ride.

This year, we will just have one Ambassador level, where you will receive our Ambassador jersey sponsored by RBC if you raise a minimum of $2,500.

Yes! If you raise $1,500 or more in 2021, not only will you earn the official Ride jersey, but you will be credited for one year of participation.

We have many opportunities where your help would be greatly appreciated. Please email us at RideGuides@thepmcf.ca or call us at [877] 699-BIKE [2453] to discuss these options.

There are no registration fees and no fundraising minimums for 2021. Although there are no minimums, we encourage participants to set their goals high to align with our goal to conquer cancer in our lifetime.

You certainly can! If you do not self-donate $35 when you register but do raise $250 or more on or before before March 31, 2021, 11:59 PM ET, we will include your name on the monument AND you will receive a 2021 commemorative Ride long sleeved t-shirt.

We will be sending emails and social posts about this in mid-to-late April.
 

Please know that we value your incredible support and commitment to the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer and we apologize for the delay on your Road to Rewards items. If you received an email in October, asking for the size of the item(s) you are waiting to receive, your item is expected to arrive in January. If you did not receive this email, or have yet to receive your item(s), please email us at RideGuides@thepmcf.ca or call us at [877] 699-BIKE [2453] and we will ensure that we investigate and resolve this for you.

Yes. Just mail in your cheque donation (we cannot accept cash). Each donation must have a completed donation form that has the Participant ID Number of the Rider or Crew Member you are sponsoring. You can download a copy of the donation form here. Please make sure to mail both items to the address indicated in the upper left corner of your donation form.

Please also ensure the donation is post marked by May 12th to ensure it appears on your fundraising page. Donations received after this day will still count towards your fundraising, however the funds may not appear on your personal page until post event.

Yes, you can absolutely receive cash donations. But, please do not mail the cash to us! We don’t want it to get lost in the mail. Instead, write a cheque for the donation amount and mail it in with your donation form, just be sure to enter the donor’s information on the donation form. We no longer accept donations on behalf of someone else using credit cards. Please email us at RideGuides@thepmcf.ca or call us at [877] 699-BIKE [2453] for more information.

Credit card numbers are not stored in our database. During the donation process we send your credit card number to an online processing terminal using a secure connection. The information is passed back as an approval or denial for the credit card donation.

All donations go immediately to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer has raised over $220 million for the highest priority cancer research initiatives at The Princess Margaret. The return to the Foundation of 66% far exceeds what is considered by the industry as an acceptable return for an event of this magnitude. Proceeds from the event deliver breakthrough research, screening programs, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. For more information about the use of funds from The Ride, please visit www.thepmcf.ca.

The Ride is inclusive and welcomes everyone to participate. If you have a disability that prevents you from riding your own bike, there are many ways to participate in The Ride and we have a number of para-athlete hand cyclists who take part each year. When the event is run in its physical, non-socially distanced format, we provide accessible facilities and other support. Visually impaired cyclists participate using tandem bikes with a personal ‘pilot’ or guide.  Please note, the guide is not required to raise funds to participate.     

We are often asked whether it is acceptable to participate in the event on e-bikes. E-bikes, especially for long distance rides, can help make the event more enjoyable for people who need the assist or simply choose to “ride their own way.” All bike types are welcome! 

Finally, for hand bikes or bikes low to the ground, we encourage the use of orange flags affixed to the bikes to be clearly visible to other riders or road users. 

Please contact our Ride Guides to learn more.