About us
Founded in 2016, the Navy Bike Ride (NBR) encourages the well-being of our communities and families by motivating each other to be healthy through cycling and raising money for the Canadian Armed Forces Community.
Virtual and in-person engagement has been amazing, with participation coming from all across the country, all working towards the common goal of supporting our Navy community.
With funds raised going to the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund, Support our Troops, and Soldier On, this event continues to solidify an extensive reach and encourage riders from coast-to-coast-to-coast to come together and collectively support such important causes. Every year, we as a community show what we can do as One Navy Strong.
Relationship Between the Royal Canadian Navy and cycling
To many, the connection between the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and cycling may not be an obvious one. Cycling has long been a tradition, as it can be difficult for a sailor to stay in shape when they are deployed onboard a ship for months at a time. Very few warships have a large enough space to dedicate to a gym; however, a stationary bicycle is compact enough to squeeze into tight spots all over the ship.
Many sailors in the Royal Canadian Navy are avid cyclists and dedicated athletes. As we keep our naval ships in fighting shape, our sailors must also focus on their own physical fitness. The Navy Bike Ride is an opportunity to highlight that commitment to health and wellness.
About the Royal Canadian Navy
The mission of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is to generate combat-capable, multipurpose maritime forces that support Canada’s efforts to participate in security operations anywhere in the world, as part of an integrated Canadian Armed Forces.
The RCN fleet, divided between the Atlantic (Halifax, NS) and Pacific (Esquimalt, BC) coasts, is composed of 29 warships, submarines, and coastal defence vessels, plus many more auxiliary and support vessels. In addition, the Naval Reserve is headquartered in Québec City, QC, and consists of 24 Naval Reserve Divisions located in most major cities across the country.
What does your fundraising do?
Designed as a fun, family friendly event, the Navy Bike Ride (NBR) supports the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) community, with proceeds going to Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund, Support Our Troops, and Soldier On.
The funds raised as part of the NBR go to providing assistance to Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families. The fundraising done by NBR participants contributes to building family resilience, and to supporting the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of members with physical and/or mental health illness or injury, and supporting those who currently serve or have served our country.
