TRIPLE CROWN FOR HEART RIDE

challenge yourself on july 20th 2024!

If you are looking for a local cycling goal, or challenge, this season, and would also like to make a difference in someone else’s life, look no further!

Triple Crown for Heart has raised funds totalling over $240,000 to support children with heart conditions undergoing medical treatment and cardiac surgeries. The funds raised are donated to two charities. The first is through donations to inpatient cardiac wards at BC Children’s Hospital (T6 at BC Children’s Hospital Cardiac inpatient and the Neuroscience/Surgery ward) through the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation which provides support for small attainable projects to improve the family’s experience while in hospital.

The second way Triple Crown provides support is through donations to the Children’s Heart Network (CHN), Camp Zajac. Camp Zajac is a fully inclusive annual summer camp accessible for children with medical conditions and disabilities. The funds raised through Triple Crown for Heart provides children and teens who have recovered from heart surgery and treatments the opportunity to experience social and outdoor recreational activities by attending summer camp in a safe environment.

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REGISTER FOR THE TRIPLE CROWN

JOIN COACH KRISTINA

Choose how many mountains you want to climb (1, 2, or all 3). Then choose the appropriate training program to reach your goal and start riding.

If this is your first time climbing any of the mountains, you may want to consider joining Kristina by climbing Cypress ONLY. We will meet at 11:00am at the base of Cypress (on the corner of Cypress Bowl Road and Cypress Bowl Lane). There will be a volunteer from the Triple Crown to check you in, but no other fanfare. If you choose to ride with Kristina you can expect to finish in time of 90 minutes (give or take), or you can choose to ride at your own pace. Please email Kristina to let her know that you will be joining her.

Unsure if you are ready for this challenge?

Click on the image to the right to watch a 45min video which explains how the training program works, the minimum training required to prepare for the event, and some tips to help you, before you begin.

Kristina has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry, 14 years coaching cyclists, and a lifetime of passion for endurance sports and fitness. Her experience and qualifications include coaching triathletes, cyclists, runners, and clients of all ages and fitness abilities.

You don’t need to be a pro cyclist to ride this event.

“In 2016, when I was diagnosed with ARVC, I thought I would never ride up any mountain ever again. But thanks to research and amazing medical care, in 2019, I found my way back to the mountains. I have returned every year, to climb Cypress, and will continue to do so as long as my heart will let me. If I can ride up this mountain, so can you!”

coach Kristina Bangma

Train to ride up Cypress mountain

This training program has been designed for those who are new to cycling, have taken some time off, or have never ridden up any of the North Shore mountains before.

If you are a new rider with some prior cardiovascular fitness, plan to complete the 14km distance within a time of 90minutes to 2 hours. You will need to have enough water and some food to fuel you throughout the climb.

Ride up all 3 MOUNTAINS (Seymour, Grouse, Cypress) to complete the full 75km event

This training program has been designed for those who already have a solid training base and have ridden at least one of the three mountains in prior years.

If you are a new rider, most cyclists require a minimum of 3 months to prepare for an event of this distance and elevation.