2026 Forest City Cycling Challenge
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Location London, ON
- Price $104.75 - $131.73
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the 2026 Forest City Cycling Challenge, happening on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in beautiful London, Middlesex! This exciting event features a variety of paved road routes for every level of cyclist, including 25km, 50km, 100km, and a challenging 160km option. For mountain biking enthusiasts, there’s also a thrilling 10km course at Boler Mountain. Starting and finishing at Boler Mountain, participants will enjoy a fun-filled day complete with hydration stations, delicious snacks, and a hot lunch with a complimentary drink at the finish line.
Not only will you have the chance to push your limits, but you can also fundraise for a great cause, supporting St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. With fantastic incentives for fundraising, including exclusive event swag and local gift cards, there’s even more to look forward to! Don’t forget to register by May 10, 2026, to enter a draw for MEC gift cards. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable cycling experience in the heart of London!
Not only will you have the chance to push your limits, but you can also fundraise for a great cause, supporting St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. With fantastic incentives for fundraising, including exclusive event swag and local gift cards, there’s even more to look forward to! Don’t forget to register by May 10, 2026, to enter a draw for MEC gift cards. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable cycling experience in the heart of London!
Organiser's Description
The 6th Annual
Forest City Cycling ChallengeThe Forest City Cycling Challenge consists of four (all paved) road routes (25/50/100/160km) and a mountain biking route (Boler's 10km MTB course), starting and finishing at Boler Mountain in Byron (689 Griffith Street, London, Ontario - on the west side of London).Routes can be found here: 2026 (DRAFT) routes on RideWithGPSWeather Forecast can be found here: 2026 Event on 'Epic Weather' site.Registration includes:Event swag, including a custom event water bottle.Hydration, coffee and light breakfast snacks at the start.The ride/route of your choice.Rest stops with washrooms, food, water and hydration.Hot lunch and one beer (or non-alcoholic drink for those not of legal drinking age) at the finish.Fundraising incentives at various levels (see below).Photographs of the event and participants.Sign up by midnight on May 10, 2026 to be entered into a draw for one of two MEC gift cards (one $100 and one $50)!(if you're already signed up, then you're already in the draw!)For more information (including route maps), please visit our website, ridelondon.ca.Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram) and check our website for updates as they become available.FCCC proudly supports St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.2026 Jerseys
Are Now Available !!We are happy to announce that the event jerseys are now available for purchase!The cost is $125 (tax included).
Or fundraise over $800 by midnight on June 4th, and get the jersey at no cost!Order by midnight on May 10 and get your jersey by June 7.Order between May 10 and June 10 and get your jersey by June 30.
[Pick up in London or we will mail it to you for $20.]To order your jersey, email us at ‘info@ridelondon.ca’ and we’ll start the order process.
These are the ‘Forza 2.0 Standard Fit’ jerseys from Jakroo.FundraisingWhile individual fundraising is not mandatory as part of the event, it is certainly encouraged and there are incentives available for those who choose to do so. These are as follows (all fundraising totals are as of midnight on Thursday June 4, 2026):$500+ to receive a $50 local bike store gift card.
[Donated by The Trek Store, To Wheels, and Doug & Marion's Bike Store.]$800+ to receive a custom event cycling jersey.$1,500+ to receive a pair of custom event cycling bib shorts.
Top fundraiser will receive a $750 gift card for a local bike shop (Gremlins Bicycle Emporium).Second-highest fundraiser will receive a Wahoo Trackr radar/taillight.
[Donated by Ontario Speech & Language Services.]Third-highest fundraiser will receive a two-night stay at Tailwinds Bed & Breakfast.
[Donated by Tailwinds Bed & Breakfast.]Fourth-highest fundraiser will receive a $100 gift card to a local restaurant of their choice.Registration Change and Cancellation Policy:Unfortunately, we are unable to refund fees or transfer registrations to another rider once you have completed the registration process. You can change between the 50km and MTB routes without cost, and between the 100km and 160km routes without cost, but please inform us if you do so, so that we know how many people to expect at the rest stops. To make a change, please contact us.Remember:
All-in pricing! No additional fees will be added at checkout.
Forest City Cycling ChallengeThe Forest City Cycling Challenge consists of four (all paved) road routes (25/50/100/160km) and a mountain biking route (Boler's 10km MTB course), starting and finishing at Boler Mountain in Byron (689 Griffith Street, London, Ontario - on the west side of London).Routes can be found here: 2026 (DRAFT) routes on RideWithGPSWeather Forecast can be found here: 2026 Event on 'Epic Weather' site.Registration includes:Event swag, including a custom event water bottle.Hydration, coffee and light breakfast snacks at the start.The ride/route of your choice.Rest stops with washrooms, food, water and hydration.Hot lunch and one beer (or non-alcoholic drink for those not of legal drinking age) at the finish.Fundraising incentives at various levels (see below).Photographs of the event and participants.Sign up by midnight on May 10, 2026 to be entered into a draw for one of two MEC gift cards (one $100 and one $50)!(if you're already signed up, then you're already in the draw!)For more information (including route maps), please visit our website, ridelondon.ca.Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram) and check our website for updates as they become available.FCCC proudly supports St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.2026 Jerseys
Are Now Available !!We are happy to announce that the event jerseys are now available for purchase!The cost is $125 (tax included).
Or fundraise over $800 by midnight on June 4th, and get the jersey at no cost!Order by midnight on May 10 and get your jersey by June 7.Order between May 10 and June 10 and get your jersey by June 30.
[Pick up in London or we will mail it to you for $20.]To order your jersey, email us at ‘info@ridelondon.ca’ and we’ll start the order process.
These are the ‘Forza 2.0 Standard Fit’ jerseys from Jakroo.FundraisingWhile individual fundraising is not mandatory as part of the event, it is certainly encouraged and there are incentives available for those who choose to do so. These are as follows (all fundraising totals are as of midnight on Thursday June 4, 2026):$500+ to receive a $50 local bike store gift card.
[Donated by The Trek Store, To Wheels, and Doug & Marion's Bike Store.]$800+ to receive a custom event cycling jersey.$1,500+ to receive a pair of custom event cycling bib shorts.
Top fundraiser will receive a $750 gift card for a local bike shop (Gremlins Bicycle Emporium).Second-highest fundraiser will receive a Wahoo Trackr radar/taillight.
[Donated by Ontario Speech & Language Services.]Third-highest fundraiser will receive a two-night stay at Tailwinds Bed & Breakfast.
[Donated by Tailwinds Bed & Breakfast.]Fourth-highest fundraiser will receive a $100 gift card to a local restaurant of their choice.Registration Change and Cancellation Policy:Unfortunately, we are unable to refund fees or transfer registrations to another rider once you have completed the registration process. You can change between the 50km and MTB routes without cost, and between the 100km and 160km routes without cost, but please inform us if you do so, so that we know how many people to expect at the rest stops. To make a change, please contact us.Remember:
All-in pricing! No additional fees will be added at checkout.
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