WE ARE READY TO RIDE IN 2022
In 2020 and 2021, our BMO Ride community came together while staying safely apart. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, BMO Ride for Cancer established a new event structure and COVID-19 safety protocols where Riders, volunteers and spectators came together on Ride day in person. #WeAreReady to ride again in 2022, in person, rain or shine. Together, we will face the fight against cancer – as one united front.
The following event structure was developed for BMO Ride for Cancer to deliver a safe and epic event experience for our BMO Ride community in 2022. The health and safety of our Riders and our community is our top priority. The event will adapt to comply with any current Provincial Government protocols and will abide by any restrictions that are in place at the time of the event.
Our logistics team will once again conduct a thorough review of all in-person operations for this year’s BMO Ride for Cancer. We will examine the event experience in full; starting with the very first touchpoint at our event kit pick-up, all the way through to our Riders crossing the finish line on October 1, 2022.
In developing this event structure in 2020 and 2021, we consulted with several stakeholders with the Nova Scotia Provincial Government, HRM Special Event Task Force, Halifax Regional Police, CSTA National COVID-19 Recovery Task Force and others. These key stakeholders will be re-engaged to consult if needed in 2022 based on the evolving COVID-19 environment.
Bike & Rider Transportation:
- All Riders will start and finish at the same location
- All Riders will be responsible for their own transportation to the start location with their bikes
Start:
- Riders will be assigned a staggered start time based on their distance. All team members riding the same distance will be scheduled together
- Scheduled arrival and staggered start times will be sent to all Riders via email and text message two weeks prior to event day
Routes:
- All trail distance routes will be out and back, with designated turnaround points
- The 75km and 100km road routes will be out and back, beginning in Bayers Lake, with designated turnaround points
- The 130km and 160km road routes will be a loop, beginning in Bayers Lake
- For more information on specific routes, and to view the detailed maps click here
Pit Stops:
- Pit stops and hydration stations will be pre-assigned based on your distance on the road and trail
- Pit stops will be equipped with snacks, lunches, hydration, restrooms, mechanical support, medical support, entertainment and more
Finish line experience:
- We will have a finish line celebration with food, beverages and entertainment this year. While we hope we can reintroduce spectators to our finish line in 2022, the capacity on event day will be determined by Provincial Government limitations and guidelines at the time of the event.
Other things riders can expect to see:
- Hand sanitizer stations will be placed near high-touch surface areas, such as portable washrooms and pit stops
- Event personnel and volunteers with personal protective equipment (masks, gloves and hand sanitizer)
- Signage at the start, on routes, at pit stops, and at finish line area reminding everyone of physical distancing
We are monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and following provincial guidelines closely. BMO Ride for Cancer will follow all current provincial guidelines and our 2022 event structure is subject to change at any time.
