Cypress Challenge
Each year, over 600 riders and more than 30 teams take on the 12 km climb up Cypress Mountain to support pancreatic cancer research and care at BC Cancer. Join us on July 27, 2025 to make the climb and save lives.
The climb up Cypress Mountain is one of the most popular bike climbs in Vancouver. The route on event day is a total distance of 12km uphill with a 723m elevation gain and an average grade of 5.9%. The start line begins on Cypress Bowl Road, Gate 6 — shortly after the turnoff for Mulgrave School and finishes at the Hollyburn Nordic Area.
- Check-In: Mulgrave School
- Start Line: Cypress Bowl Road, Gate 6
- Finish Line: Hollyburn Nordic Center at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver
Start time for all participants is 9:00 a.m. The start will be a self-seeded, neutral roll-out. Please seed yourself appropriately for the safety of all riders. The categories will be clearly marked by the time in which you expect to complete the ride: under 45 minutes, 45-60 minutes, over 60 minutes.
Join us at the finish line for music, snacks and goodies thanks to our incredible supporting partners. We’ll be joined by representatives from the community for presentations and fundraising totals that will start at around 10:15 am.