Cycle for Life Toolkit

We are looking forward to hosting cyclists of all expertise on Sunday, September 12, 2026! Please use the tools below
to assist you in exceeding your personal and team goal. If you would like to talk fundraising strategies or have questions,
please reach out to Lexie Konecsni.

Fundraising Resources

Use these resources help you get you to your goal and earn awesome prizes along the way! Who doesn't like a prize?!

Corporate Enagement

Below are some tools to make an ask of a company at many different levels. Have the confidence to ask Companies to support you and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!
Sponsorship Opportunity Packet - Asks of $1,000 - $30,000
Sponsorship Request Template - Use this for outreach
Matching Gifts - Does your company match your gifts?
Engage Your Company - There are many ways your company can get involved.

Event Day Information

42 Miles

Riders will begin at Hazelwood Brew House, head to the Point, circle around the Point 2 times, and head to the Pump House. Give that a spin an extra time and then head back to the Brew House.

Registration begins at 8 am at Hazelwood Brew House
Riders to take off by 9 am
Route

23 Miles

Riders will begin at Hazelwood Brew House, head to the Point, and then head towards Homestead, turning around at the Pump House and then coming back home to the Hazelwood Brew House.

Registration begins at 9:30 am
Riders to take off at 10:30 am
Route

12 miles

The ride begins and ends at Hazelwood Brew House. Riders will head out on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and will enjoy crossing our rivers to then return to the Finish Line Festival.

Registration begins at 9:30 am
Riders to take off at 11:00 am
Route

Rest Stops

Get to know the GAP – gaptrail.org! There are GAP run fixit stations and restrooms along the route. We will host rest stops with beverages, snacks, and support every 7-18 miles. Please make sure your bibs are visible for rest stop volunteers and check in with them if you would like to request SAG (support and gear vehicle). Rest stops will be found at:

Waterfront in Homestead and Station Square - Lung of Blast Furnance

42 and 23 Milers will turn around at the Pump House (restrooms available)
Note: Route and rest stop locations are subject to change. Please review the “Know Before You Go” email, Cycle for Life Facebook page, or Cycle toolkit for last minute emergency updates.