GearUp4CF is a Metro Vancouver bike ride fundraiser for cystic fibrosis. The event includes cycling, food and an after-party in South Surrey.

GearUp4CF is one of a couple of fundraising events benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Canada. It takes place on the Father’s Day weekend in June. The other event, the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, happens in May.

In 2025 the GearUp4CF bike ride took place on Saturday, June 21st. Organizers will confirm the details for the 2026 event.

This past year there were two different in-person rides. The first was 100 kms, whereas the other was a shorter 50 km route. Both rides finished at Crescent Park near Crescent Beach in Surrey.

Visit gearup4cf.com to donate, register or ful full details about this event.

The Gear Up For Cystic Fibrosis Bike Ride

GearUp4CF is a fundraising event in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Participants collect as many donations as possible before riding their bikes and enjoying other activities on the day of the event. The cycling ride isn’t a competitive race. Instead, it’s a fun way to support a great charitable organization on its mission to cure cystic fibrosis (CF).

There are three ways to participate in GearUp4CF. Riders can either attend one of the in-person rides or cycle on their own route and time on the same day. The virtual option is ideal for anyone who can’t make it to the actual event. The in-person options, however, include a lot more than just cycling. There are pit stops with terrific views, along with refreshment stations and a full lunch celebration at the end.

In 2025 the 20th annual GearUp4CF took place on Saturday, June 21st. That was the week after Father’s Day. The full route begins at Crescent Park, located at 2585-132 Street in Surrey. Meanwhile, the half ride starts at South Abbotsford Church at 32424 Huntingdon Road. The lunch after-party happens at Crescent Park.

Over the years, GearUp4CF has raised over $3 million for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Registration Details

GearUp4CF allows regular bikes and e-bikes, so you don’t necessarily have to be super fit to participate. However, all riders must be at least 16 years old.

Registration for GearUp4CF is open online. You can sign up as an individual or as a team, and there’s a virtual ride and in-person events. Everyone gets their own fundraising page, but the registration fees differ. This past year, riders could participate virtually for free and were encouraged to raise as much money as possible. Registration for the full route and half ride costs about $85 each and includes snacks, beverages and lunch.

For the full route, riders checked in at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. The actual ride began at around 9:30 am. Cyclists in the half ride registered at 10:30 am and started riding at 11:00 am.

The main goal of the event is to raise money for CF research. All riders are encouraged raise a minimum of $1,000. CF is fatal and hereditary. It affects the lungs and other organs until the body stops fighting.

Funds raised for GearUp4CF help researchers and caretakers prolong the life of patients and, hopefully, eventually find a cure. As an extra incentive, riders who raised at least $250 before April 15th in 2025 earned a chance to win a special prize.

Visit the GearUp4CF website to register and for full details about the event.

GearUp4CF Cycling Route

Participants in 2025’s virtual ride could cycled anywhere and at any time on June 21st.

The longer in-person GearUp4CF route begins at Surrey’s Crescent Park. It goes all the way to Abbotsford before returning to the same park in Surrey. In total, riders cycle for about 100 kms. It’s a long but scenic route on mostly flat roads. Along the way, there are directional signs, viewpoints and refreshment stations for riders. There are also bike technicians scattered along the route to help with basic repairs.

New for 2025’s cycle was a 50 km half-ride. The starting point for this ride was at South Abbotsford Church. The cycle also finished at Crescent Beach.

Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at the GearUp4CF Bike Ride. The video features footage from 2023.

(Note: The music in this video is Easy Going Happiness by Dvir Silver from Pixabay.)

Tips & Suggestions

Listed below are some tips that are good to know before doing GearUp4CF.

TIP #1: Cycling helmets are mandatory for all riders. They must be buckled on at all times when cycling. Headphones and stereos are not permitted.

TIP #2: All riders are required to check in at each pit stop during the cycle. It’s a safety precaution, so even if you don’t need the break, be sure to stop.

TIP #3: Riders are welcome to bring backpacks and bags to GearUp4CF, provided that they’re no bigger than 21.5 x 9 x 15.5 inches. Before the cycling begins, bags can be checked in and held until the end of the event.

TIP #4: Another way to support the cause is to buy a GearUp4CF raffle ticket. See below for details.