Important Notice for the 2026 Triple Crown Event: We have been notified by the Ministry of Environment and Parks of projected construction and asphalt work on the roadway along the Number 1 Hwy and up Cypress Bowl Road to Cypress Mountain resort that may necessitate an alternative route for our 2026 15th Anniversary ride. Details of the road work proposal are still being finalized, and only basic information is known to us at this time. We are told the work is likely to take place during the summer for a duration of two months. We will keep our community informed via email, social media and this website regarding any new developments.

Rest assured we remain committed to our event, to our charitable causes and to our community and to making our 15th Anniversary event as safe, memorable and enjoyable as in years past. Our organising committee are busy working on alternate route options for the 2026 ride to ensure that we can continue to have a safe event with the same kind of community support. We ask our riders and supporters to be patient while we work on our “Plan B” route for this year’s ride. (February 26, 2026)

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The annual Triple Crown for Heart ride is a unique cycling challenge to conquer all three North Shore mountains (Seymour, Grouse and Cypress) in a single day. The ride is 75km in length which includes about 2,300 metres elevation.Riders do, however, have the option of choosing to ride one, two or all three mountains.

The ride starts rain or shine (be prepared for rain), but we will cancel due to air quality issues (smoke) according to our Air Quality Policy and Protocol.

General Route Description

  • Note: Day of Registration will only be available 6:30-7:00am in the Ron Andrews Community Center parking lot (931 Lytton St, North Vancouver, BC)

  • Start at Ron Andrews Community Center at 8:00am – 931 Lytton St, North Vancouver,BC

  • First stop at Mount Seymour parking lot (Food & Water) – 15km

  • Ride down and along local marked roads to second stop at Marine Dr and Capilano Rd (Food & Water) – 26km

  • More food at parking lot of Grouse Mountain (Food & Water) – 52km.

  • Ride down again and along Marine Dr, up 13th and stop at Mulgrave School, start of Cypress (Food & Water) – 63km

  • Final stop and celebration at parking lot of Cypress Mountain! – 75km

Distance and Elevation

Route from Ron Andrews to top of Cypress is 75km with around 2300m of climbing. This is approximately the same elevation gain as the ride from Vancouver to Whistler, but in 50 less km! It’s a big day.

Elevation Map

Services Along the Way

We will have several support cars that will travel along with the group, including a First Aid and mechanical car at the back. At each stop, we will provide some water and food, as well as an opportunity to take a break. Vehicles will also stop along the way to provide encouraging tunes!

Return Transportation

Please arrange your own transportation back to Ron Andrews. The descent down Cypress and ride back to Ron Andrews is an additional 35km, almost all downhill, for a total of 110km.

Video

Want to see what the day will be like? Watch 2014 rider Brian Floyd’s video: