Branch Out Bike Tour for Brain Health Research
Join Branch Out Neurological Foundation for its 15th Annual Bike Tour on June 13, 2026, at the Millarville Race Track. Over the past 15 years, the event has raised more than $2.9 million for neurological research across Canada. Funds support innovative brain health research that goes beyond pharmaceuticals, focusing on prevention, lifestyle, and long-term wellness. Cyclists can choose from 40 km, 80 km, or 100 km scenic routes through the foothills of Diamond Valley. The Bike Tour kicks off on Friday night with registration and festivities. Saturday’s ride includes a Western-style breakfast, incredible rest stops, recovery zones, lunch, BBQ dinner and awards, beer garden, live music, camping, and volunteer opportunities. Registration is open at branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/.
A grassroots cycling event that started with a small group of passionate riders has grown into a powerful force for brain health in Canada, raising more than $2.9 million to date. Now in its 15th year, the Branch Out Neurological Foundation Bike Tour returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, aiming to raise an ambitious $250,000 to accelerate innovative brain health research nationwide.
Set against the rolling foothills of Diamond Valley, the one-day ride offers 40 km, 80 km, and 100 km routes starting and finishing at the Millarville Race Track. The event includes themed rest stops, a recovery zone with cold plunges and a sauna, food and entertainment, camping, and optional Friday night festivities.
Funds raised support cutting-edge research that moves beyond pharmaceuticals, investing in prevention, lifestyle-based interventions, and long-term brain health. Neurological conditions — including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, autism, epilepsy, and brain injury — remain among the leading causes of disability in Canada, impacting millions of individuals and families.
An estimated 350 riders are expected to take part this year, from first-time cyclists to seasoned athletes, including past Olympians, alongside families and community advocates — many riding in honour of loved ones affected by neurological conditions.
Branch Out recognizes the support of sponsors EECOL Electric, Worldsource Wealth Management Inc, Natural Way Chiropractic, Village Brewery, Ridley’s Cycle, and Red Rescue Towing – their contributions continue to fuel the event’s growth and impact.
“Every rider, volunteer, and donor is here for someone — a parent, a child, a friend,” says Faizan Malik, Executive Director of Branch Out. “This milestone year is about more than fundraising — it’s about building momentum, advancing bold research, and mobilizing a community around brain health.”
Registration is now open at branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/
About Branch Out Neurological Foundation
Founded in 2010, Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) has invested more than $2.8 million in innovative neuroscience research, including funds raised through the Bike Tour, exploring approaches beyond pharmaceutical treatments for neurological disorders. BONF supports researchers at 12 universities across Canada and funds community impact grants that help translate science into real-world practice. Through this work, BONF is advancing evidence-informed solutions that support brain health and improve quality of life for individuals and families.
