For 23 years, the Heart and Stroke Foundation has been hosting this unique event to raise crucial funds and save lives. Presenting 13,000 riders with a unique challenge in an incredible location. The Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart is the only charity event that lets participants ride traffic-free along Toronto's main arteries...Together Riding to Save Lives.

The crowd of riders on event day is an incredible sight! But think - of 13,000 participants, more than 4,000 are likely to suffer from heart disease or stroke. You can help save lives.

With heart disease and stroke being the leading cause of death in Canada, this opportunity to make a difference and save lives is not one to miss. And what a way to fundraise - riding the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway traffic-free, with the majestic CN tower and Toronto cityscape as a backdrop.

With multiple distances to choose from, the Ride offers a challenge for recreational riders and endurance riders alike. Take your pick from three ride routes - 25k, 50k or 75k.

On Sunday, June 6, 2010, let's rally together and ride in honour of a survivor, in memory of a loved one or for yourself as your own personal challenge.

An incredible 2.2 million of us under 65 have cardiovascular disease, and childhood obesity has risen threefold since the eighties. With your help, the Heart and Stroke Foundation strives to reverse these statistics. Your fundraising dollars not only support ground-breaking research into life-saving discoveries, but also enable preventative programs like Spark Together for Healthy Kids.

Family and friends take part to remember a loved one, to acknowledge a survivor or in fact as a survivor themselves. For these riders, participating in the Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart provides not only a fitting tribute, but an opportunity to play a part in changing the future outlook for Canadians at risk of heart disease and stroke.

There is nothing like the feeling of riding together along the DVP towards a common goal. Discover how a day of fun, physical activity and most importantly fundraising can make a difference to thousands of lives.
Why not start your own group?

Many of our participants challenge themselves to reach a personal goal. Certainly the most rewarding goal you can set is to become a VIP fundraiser. Raise $1000 or more and see our heartfelt appreciation for yourself - our VIPs receive special thank you privileges such as a hot breakfast and lunch on event day and a limited edition VIP Cycling Jersey to wear with pride.

New for 2010 - bring a water bottle!
We will be using hand-pump dispensers and large water jugs at each of the rest stations this year in place of single-use plastic bottles, and although cups will be made available, refilling a re-usable water bottle obviously creates less waste.