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BMO Ride for Cancer takes participants on some of the most scenic cycling routes that Nova Scotia has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned road cyclist, a first-time rider, or any level in between, we have the perfect route for you!

Choose one of our eight distance options on the scenic Rum Runners Trail or a road route alongside our beautiful coastline.

2023 ROUTES

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25km

Via the Rum Runners Trail, our 25km riders begin at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds) and ride to Hubley and back, where they will cross our epic finish line where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for beginner riders, youth riders and those who are looking for a ride that will leave them fulfilled but doesn’t take up too much of their day. This ride can take anywhere between 1-2 hours depending on experience level. Our 25km route is available to both adult riders and youth riders who are accompanied by an adult.

50km

Via the Rum Runners Trail, our 50km riders will begin at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds) and ride to St. Margaret’s Bay and back, where they will cross our epic finish line where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for beginner riders who are looking for a challenge but it is also a common choice among more experienced riders who want to take their time and enjoy their day. This is a ride for all experience levels – that’s what makes it so popular. This ride can take anywhere between 2.5-4 hours depending on experience level. This route is available to both adult riders and youth riders who are accompanied by an adult.

75km

Via the Rum Runners Trail, our 75km riders will begin at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds) and ride to Black Point and back, where they will cross our epic finish line where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for more advanced riders, or those who have participated with us in the past on the 50km route and are looking for more of a challenge this year. This ride can take anywhere between 3.5-6 hours depending on experience level. This route is available to both adult riders and youth riders who are accompanied by an adult.

100km

Our longest distance option on the trail, 100km via the Rum Runners Trail will take riders on a journey from Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds) to Hubbards and back, where they will cross our epic finish line where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for advanced riders, or those who have participated with us in the past on the 75km route and are looking for more of a challenge this year. This ride can take anywhere between 4.5-8 hours depending on experience level. This route is only available to adult riders.

75km

75km road Riders will start at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds), and ride to Black Point, where they will turn around and ride back along the beautiful coast of the South Shore. They will cross our epic finish line back where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for experienced road riders, who are looking for a coastal ride that will leave them fulfilled but doesn’t take up too much of their day. This ride can take anywhere between 2.5-4 hours. This route is only available to adult riders.

100km

100km road Riders will start at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds), and ride to East River, where they will turn around and ride back along the beautiful coast of the South Shore. They will cross our epic finish line back where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for advanced road riders. This ride can take anywhere between 3.5-6 hours. This route is only available to adult riders.

130km

130km road Riders will start at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds), and ride to East River, where they will then take the picturesque Aspotogan loop and ride back along the beautiful coast of the South Shore. They will cross our epic finish line back where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for elite road riders. This ride can take anywhere between 4.5-7 hours. This route is only available to adult riders.

160km

160km road Riders will start at Hobson Lake Drive, Bayers Lake (Event Grounds), and ride to Chester, and back taking the picturesque Aspotogan loop along the beautiful coast of the South Shore. They will cross our epic finish line back where they started on Hobson Lake Drive.

We recommend this route for elite road riders. This ride can take anywhere between 5.5- 8 hours. This route is only available to adult riders.