The 6th Annual
Forest City Cycling Challenge
The 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 RideWithGPS
Weather 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.
Fundraising
While 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.
Event schedule
- Sun, June 1, 2025 6:30 AM - Registration opens
- Thu, April 30, 2026 11:59 PM - Last day to register and get a free event t-shirt
- Sun, June 7, 2026 6:00 AM - Registration closes
- Sun, June 7, 2026 6:30 AM - Event begins - Boler opens
- Sun, June 7, 2026 7:30 AM - Start of the 160km ride
- Sun, June 7, 2026 8:30 AM - Start of the 100km ride
- Sun, June 7, 2026 9:15 AM - Start of the MTB ride
- Sun, June 7, 2026 9:30 AM - Start of the 50km ride
- Sun, June 7, 2026 10:30 AM - Start of the 25km ride
- Sun, June 7, 2026 4:00 PM - Event ends
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
25km Road Ride
Price changes in 4 days 14 hours-
A 25 km ride on country roads to the west of London, Ontario. [See www.ridelondon.ca for route information.]
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CA$83.17
Holiday pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jun 1 – Jan 7 -
CA$93.96
Early bird pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jan 8 – Mar 8 -
Register for 25km Road RideCA$104.75
Regular pricing (incl free t-shirt with entry before May 1)
Now registering Mar 9 – May 11 -
CA$131.73
Last minute pricing
May 11 – Jun 7
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50 km Road Ride
Price changes in 4 days 14 hours-
A 50 km ride on the roads to the west of London, Ontario. [See www.ridelondon.ca for route information.]
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CA$93.96
Holiday pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jun 1 – Jan 7 -
CA$104.75
Early bird pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jan 8 – Mar 8 -
Register for 50 km Road RideCA$115.54
Regular pricing (incl free t-shirt with entry before May 1)
Now registering Mar 9 – May 11 -
CA$142.52
Last minute pricing
May 11 – Jun 7
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100 km Road Ride
Price changes in 4 days 14 hours-
A 100km ride on the roads to the west and northwest of London, Ontario. [See www.ridelondon.ca for route information.]
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CA$110.15
Holiday pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jun 1 – Jan 7 -
CA$120.94
Early bird pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jan 8 – Mar 8 -
Register for 100 km Road RideCA$131.73
Regular pricing (incl free t-shirt with entry before May 1)
Now registering Mar 9 – May 11 -
CA$164.10
Last minute pricing
May 11 – Jun 7
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160 km Road Ride
Price changes in 4 days 14 hours-
A 160km ride on the roads between London, Ontario and The Pinery. [See www.ridelondon.ca for route information.]
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CA$110.15
Holiday pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jun 1 – Jan 7 -
CA$120.94
Early bird pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jan 8 – Mar 8 -
Register for 160 km Road RideCA$131.73
Regular pricing (incl free t-shirt with entry before May 1)
Now registering Mar 9 – May 11 -
CA$164.10
Last minute pricing
May 11 – Jun 7
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Mountain Biking at Boler Mountain
Price changes in 4 days 14 hours-
Mountain biking on Boler Mountain mountain biking course. The route will be approximately 10km in length and you are welcome to ride as much as you want between 9:15am and 3:00pm. Rest stop (washrooms, food, drinks) will be provided for participants.
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CA$93.96
Holiday pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jun 1 – Jan 7 -
CA$104.75
Early bird pricing (incl free t-shirt)
Jan 8 – Mar 8 -
Register for Mountain Biking at Boler MountainCA$115.54
Regular pricing (incl free t-shirt with entry before May 1)
Now registering Mar 9 – May 11 -
CA$142.52
Last minute pricing
May 11 – Jun 7
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Attack Racing Group Ride Access code only
This sub-event is for use by Attack Racing Group members only. Coaches should register using one of the sub-event distances in the list above.
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Attack Racing Pricing
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tim Mason
- Phone
- 519-859-1340
- Website
- Visit website
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