RIDE FOR WATER: a gravel grind event benefiting Run for Water

Cultus Lake, BC

RIDE FOR WATER: a gravel grind event benefiting Run for Water

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FOR 2019 REGISTRATION, PLEASE GO HERE.

The RIDE FOR WATER IS PRESENTED BY DIVERSE PROPERTIES

This year RUN FOR WATER is excited to host a Gravel Grind event. Gravel Grinding is a new type of cycling sport that focuses on the beauty and adventure of long distance riding, over mixed surfaces and terrain, without the need for technical mountain biking skills. In the Fraser Valley, we are very fortunate to have access to hundreds of km's of gravel roads, forestry service roads and single track trails to create one of the most scenic long course routes in North America.

155km Ride for Water - Epic Course: Nestled in the breath taking Chilliwack River Valley, this route will showcase routes that only the adventurous locals have been exploring. Experience high vista lookouts near Elk Mountain, canyon river banks along the Chilliwack River, old growth cedar giants at the mouth of Chilliwack Lake and remnants of long forgotten logging operations; this route will truly take your breath away. Our 155km route boosts nearly 2400m of climbing over 60% gravel and 30% lush doubletrack/singletrack. Disclaimer: The long course is intended for intermediate to advanced riders who are familiar with being self-supported on back country roads. 70% of the long course has 0% cell reception.

66km Ride for Water - Main Course: Experience the beauty of the Chilliwack River Valley, but without a good chuck of the climbing. Our challenging, yet manageable, Ride for Water - Main Course will let you get a taste of what Gravel Grinding is all about. With just under 600m of climbing, you'll explore the back country gravel roads from Tamahi to Cultus Lake. We will have two fully stocked Aid Stations to keep you fueled and hydrated for your adventure. Our Main Course will have 30% paved roads, 60% gravel roads and 10% singlestrack.

Time Cuts: The Ride for Water - Epic Course will have time cuts located at the Tamahi and Cultus lake Aid Stations. If you are unable to make the time cut or just had too big of a day, paved roads will take you back into town. A Sag-wagon ride back to town will also be available. Specific cut times TBD and posted prior to the event

Registration: $100 early bird closes 11:59pm, Feb 14th. Registration will be $145 after that. Registration includes a meal & beverage ticket and a post-ride party & beer garden at Old Yale Brewing!

Both races will be raising money for clean water projects in Ethiopia.

The average person in North America is only 5 seconds away from clean water...the average person in Ethiopia is a 5 hour walk away from water.

This shouldn't be. AND YOU CAN CHANGE THIS.

Last spring the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) in the community of Awash Kolati agreed to partner with Run for Water in fundraising for a clean water well and a new school in their community. They are actively working with their community to raise 10% of the project costs. The PAC will also manage the local construction process and long-term maintenance of the well and school.

100% of the money raised by the trail event will go toward providing the remaining project costs. This means that girls in Awash Kolati will no longer have to go on very long and laborious daily journeys in search of contaminated water. With access to safe, clean, drinking water, kids in the village can go to school, mothers can start businesses, fathers can water their crops, and children no longer die of waterborne diseases.

THIS YEAR DON’T JUST RIDE, RAISE with the community of Awash Kolati!

Run for Water Society is a non-profit organization which raises money for clean water projects in Ethiopia.

*All of our event costs are covered by our generous sponsors!