Seven days. 850 kilometres. 2,835 metres of climbing. Nearly $180,000 raised. One incredible community united by the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home.

The 2026 Cycle of Hope was an unforgettable journey, made possible by every person who rode, volunteered, planned, sponsored, donated, hosted, cheered and supported our team along the way.

By the Numbers

• 28 in-person athletes
• 26 virtual participants
• 8 event volunteers
• 7 volunteer committee members
• 850 kilometres over 7 days
• 2,835 metres climbed
• Nearly $180,000 raised!

Every kilometre ridden and dollar raised helped support the construction of a Habitat home for Solomon, Mehret and their two daughters, helping their family build greater strength and stability through affordable homeownership.

It takes a community to make a ride like this possible.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Woodcock Cycle Works, Tetro Design, Prolex Media and 300 Main, along with all of our Community Sponsors for helping bring Cycle of Hope 2026 to life.

Across southern Manitoba, communities opened their doors and welcomed our team with incredible hospitality. Thank you to Steinbach Aquatic Centre, Glenboro Kinsmen Hall, Glenboro School, Vineyard Church, YMCA of Brandon, Tim Hortons – Brandon, Shamrock Centre – Killarney and Winkler Arena, as well as our Habitat for Humanity Chapters in Brandon, Killarney and Winkler-Morden.

And to everyone who kept our cyclists fed, hydrated, encouraged and moving forward along the route, thank you to Prairie Meadows Early Learning Centre, Prairie Rose Evangelical Mennonite Church, Grunthal Lumber, Outdoorsman Powersports in St. Malo, Morris Multiplex, our supporting Co-op Gas Bars, Blair Sharpe Active Living Centre, Scott Family Property, Mariapolis Recreation Centre, Baldur School, Brandon Hills Mennonite Church, Rosenort Fellowship Chapel and Tank Traders Community Centre in LaSalle.

Thank you as well to our Media Sponsors, 92.7 CKJS and HOT 100.5, and our Goods & Services Sponsors: Beaver Bus Lines, Canadian First Aid Training, Grynd, Sun River Honey, Trans Canada Brewing Company and World of Water.

Finally, to our athletes, virtual participants, volunteers, committee members and every person who donated: this achievement belongs to you.

Our committee spent months bringing this ride to life. Our volunteers kept our athletes safe and supported on the road. Our riders pushed through 850 kilometres. And donors across our community helped turn every kilometre into nearly $180,000 for affordable homeownership.

While the 2026 ride has officially come to a close, its impact continues. Donations are still welcome and will help Habitat Manitoba create more affordable homeownership opportunities for families across the province.

Donate today

What a ride. What a team. What an incredible Cycle of Hope!

Check out the local media coverage throughout the ride, with stories appearing in Winnipeg and several communities along the route:

CTV News Winnipeg
Community Connection: Cycle of Hope aims to build more Manitoba homes
//www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/video/2026/07/30/community-connection-cycle-of-hope-aims-to-build-more-manitoba-homes/

Winnipeg Free Press
Long journey to home ownership for Eritrean couple
//www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/08/01/long-journey-to-home-ownership-for-eritrean-couple

SteinbachOnline
Habitat cyclists will arrive in Steinbach on Monday
//steinbachonline.com/articles/habitat-cyclists-will-arrive-in-steinbach-on-monday

DiscoverWestman
Cycle of Hope riders roll through Southern Manitoba, closing in on $150K fundraising goal
//discoverwestman.com/articles/cycle-of-hope-riders-roll-through-southern-manitoba-closing-in-on-150k-fundraising-goal

PembinaValleyOnline
Cycle of Hope riders hit Morden with new goal in tow
//pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/cycle-of-hope-riders-hit-mordenwith-new-goalin-tow

Brandon Sun
Cycle of Hope to visit Brandon today
//www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/08/06/cycle-of-hope-to-visit-brandon-today