When: Sunday, July 27th,2025
Where: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver
2025 event jersey pictured above.
Three Ways to Participate
Registration Options | Fundraising | Event Jersey |
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Standard Registration - $50 | NO MINIMUM | ELIGIBLE (*Fundraise $250+) |
Fundraise & Climb - FREE | *$150+ | ELIGIBLE (*Fundraise $250+) |
Jersey Bundle - $150 | NO MINIMUM | INCLUDED |
*Achieve minimum fundraising goals by July 27, 2025 Note: Registration fees do not qualify for tax receipts. |
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.
Parking at the base of Cypress Mountain is limited so if you drive, here are some options:
Bag check will be available, with items shuttled to the finish line area for pick-up during the finish line celebration reception.
There will be a temporary closure of one lane of the westbound traffic on Cypress Bowl Road from 8:50am-9:10am to allow participants to stage for the start of the ride. The road will remain open in both directions throughout this lane closure. If you have family or friends driving up the mountain, please encourage them to leave plenty of time to make it through ahead of the ride start. The ride begins on Cypress Bowl Road, Gate 6, shortly after the turnoff for Mulgrave School.
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.
Whether you’re a cyclist or a driver, we all have a role to play in sharing the road responsibly. Learn more by visiting GoByBike BC.
Join the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge Club on Strava to share your cycling activity as you train for the big day, and to see what others are up to!