BATTLEFIELD BIKE RIDE 2026
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
SEPTEMBER 6 — 12, 2026
WHERE THE POPPIES GROW,
WE RIDE TO REMEMBER THEM.
NOT JUST A BIKE RIDE,
A MOVING TRIBUTE
The 2026 Battlefield Bike Ride: In Flanders Fields invites you to pedal through history. Honour the men and women who shaped the world we know today, and experience the fields, cemeteries, and villages that echo with the spirit of remembrance.
ARRIVAL DAY
BRUGES
6th September, 2026
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
Check into the hotel and join us for Welcome Drinks. Get to know your fellow riders before the journey begins.
DAY 1
BRUGES — BRUGES
7th September, 2026
Distance: 45km
Stops: Pro Patria Memorial Gate, Markt Square (Grote Markt), Bruges – Zeebrugge Canal, Port of Zeebrugge Canal, Visserkruis Memorial, For Freedom Museum.
Hotel: Raddisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
DAY 2
BRUGES — YPRES
8th September, 2026
Distance: 56km
Stops: Aertrycke Castle, Houthulst Belgium Military Cemetery, Langemark German Military Cemetery, The Brooding Soldier Memorial.
Hotel: Novotel Ypres
DAY 3
YPRES — YPRES
9th September, 2026
Distance: 46km
Stops: St Eloi Mine Craters, Mount Sorrel Canadian Memorial, Hill 62 (Sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial, Brothers in Arms Memorial Park, Menin Gate Memorial, Passchendaele, Crest Farm Canadian Memorial, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Memorial
Hotel: Novotel Ypres
DAY 4
YPRES — YPRES
10th September, 2026
Distance: 74km
Stops: Yser Tower, Sint-Sixtus Abbey, Talbot House, Peperinge Execution Cells, Lijssenthoek Memorial Cemetery, Brandhoek New Military Cemetery.
Hotel: Novotel Ypres
DAY 5
YPRES — YPRES
11th September, 2026
Distance: 35km
Stops: Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing, Kitchener’s Wood, John McCrae Memorial Site.
Hotel: Novotel Ypes
DEPARTURE DAY
YPRES
12th September, 2026
Final day of the Battlefield Bike Ride journey in Ypres, Belgium. Riders depart from Ypres Novotel at check-out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
REGISTRATION
Is there a fee to register for BBR26?
Yes, the rider registration fee is $500. Please note that the registration fee is not included in the minimum fundraising total.
I’m a Team Captain. how do I register my team?
You can simply register by creating a Team. After you have set up the Team, you can and invite others to join.
FUNDRAISING
Is there a minimum fundraising amount to participate?
The minimum fundraising amount is $5000. Please note that this does not include your registration fee.
The minimum fundraising must be met by the start of BBR26 in September 2026.
Can I Self Sponsor?
TAX RECEIPTS for PARTICIPANT self-sponsored donations will be reconciled and sent by email on or before October 31st, 2026, after the end of the Ride in September.
The reason is that tax receipts can only be issued for personal donations exceeding $2500, which is deemed to be the NET BENEFIT amount for next year’s Ride, and ensures that Wounded Warriors Canada is issuing all Tax Receipts in accordance with CRA guidelines. The NET BENEFIT represents the value of all benefits received by the PARTICIPANT during the Ride (ie. accommodations, meals, etc.).
Should you have additional questions, please contact Laurie Sweet, Director Finance & Administration, laurie@woundedwarriors.ca.
Can Riders combine their funds raised so that as a group, they average $5000 per Rider?
Yes. We encourage Riders to create a Team to join forces and fundraise together.
How do I collect donations?
Donations can be made through your personal/team fundraising page.
How are tax receipts issued?
Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more and are sent at time of donation via email. Please note, some email filters may direct receipt to junkmail.
FUNDRAISING RESOURCES
Are there any resources we can use to help us fundraise?
Yes, we will be creating material that you can use to support your fundraising campaign. More details coming soon!
EVENT DETAILS
Is WWC booking my flight?
No, WWC is not booking your flight. You are also responsible for arranging transportation from your arrival airport. More details to follow.
Where should I fly into?
It is recommended riders fly in and out of Ostend–Bruges International Airport or Brussels Airport in Belgium.
Do I have to book my own accommodations?
Your accommodations (double occupancy) on Sunday, September 6th through evening of Friday, September 12th, will be booked for you by Magic Places (Tour Provider) and are included as part of your minimum fundraising amount.
Can I share accommodations with my spouse/friend who is not registered on the ride?
We cannot provide accommodations for spouses/friends/family who may be traveling at the same time. We can provide a list of our hotels and they are welcome to book nearby.
What services are provided as part of my ride package?
You will be very well supported along our journey. Some of the services that are included as part of the tour are:
- Hotel accommodation from 6th until 12th September, 2026.
- Breakfasts each morning
- Lunch each riding day
- Mechanical support for both rental and owned bikes
- Vehicle support for riders missing a stage due to physical or mechanical issues
- Post-ride nutrition
- Complimentary team tour jersey and bib shorts
- Complimentary Team Gala Dinner
What is a normal day like?
In short: Inspiring! Wake up around 6:30, Breakfast at 7. Pre-ride brief at 8, on the road by 9am. Ride till about noon, including a stop of interest enroute, and stop for lunch for about an hour. Back on your bike for another 2-3 hours (including stops) and arrive at the destination hotel in the afternoon. Grab some of the provided post-ride nutrition and check into your room. Shower, relax, and get ready for dinner. Dinner on your own schedule (except for the team dinner on the last day).
Will there a map that shows the BBR26 route?
Yes, we will share a detailed map of the exact route to the riders closer to the event.
What happens at the end of the tour?
On Friday September 11th, you will arrive at our hotel; check in; collect your bike box (for those that bring their own bikes) or return your rental bike. Bikes will be packed into your bike boxes for transport the next day. Riders will then be required to find their way from the hotel to the train station / airport on Saturday September 12th, 2026.