Wed. 1 - Sun. 26 Jul. 2026
Barcelona, ES
Registration closed
Cancer
Event description
Riding to Inspire Hope | One Journey. One Mission. The CycleAgainstCancer (CaC). From 1 July 2026, a team of 14 riders from the UAE will undertake a 25-day cycling journey across Spain and France, covering more than 3,000 kilometres of demanding terrain. Over nearly a month on the road, the team will face mountain ascents and descents, long-distance days, fluctuating weather, and cumulative fatigue, making it a true test of physical and mental strength.
Founded to raise awareness and stand alongside individuals and families affected by cancer, CycleAgainstCancer is a purpose-driven endurance initiative rooted in perseverance, unity, and action. Built on the belief that hope must be visible, shared, and translated into impact, it turns an athletic challenge into meaningful community engagement. The initiative raises vital funds for Al Jalila Foundation to support cancer patients.
Each day presents a new stage requiring discipline, preparation, and collective commitment. At its core, CaC is about people — riders, survivors, families, caregivers, and supporters connected through lived experience. The team includes cancer survivors, business leaders, and members of the UAE cycling community, many of whom are riding in honour of loved ones affected by the disease.
The initiative was launched by Guido De Wilde, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and long-standing supporter of Al Jalila Foundation. Aged 68, Guido’s story is one of resilience and purpose. Having previously raised significant funds for cancer patients, he now returns to inspire others by demonstrating that life after cancer can be lived with strength and meaning.
While completing the full 25-stage route is an extraordinary endurance feat, the riders recognise that their challenge cannot compare to the daily realities faced by cancer patients and their families. Their mission is simple: to inspire hope, build awareness, and raise meaningful funds to support treatment, research, and patient care. Every kilometre represents solidarity with those fighting cancer. Every stage represents resilience. Every pedal stroke is dedicated to families navigating one of life’s most difficult journeys.
Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and mobilise communities around causes that matter. Through CaC, endurance becomes impact. Personal challenge becomes collective hope. Athletic determination becomes a platform for meaningful change. This initiative transforms physical resilience into tangible support for families in need.
CaC is a fully independent, privately organised charitable endurance initiative. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any professional cycling race or trademark holder. Any references to publicly available routes are for descriptive purposes only.
Keep Cycling | The CaC Team
Location #
- Venue
- Barcelona Forum Sport
- Address
- Avinguda Diagonal 3
- Zip
- 08019
- City
- Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
Challenges #
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Expression of Interest | Maximum 15 Riders
Wed. 1 Jul. 2026
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06:00
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3000 km
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Expression of Interest | Reserve List
Wed. 1 Jul. 2026
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06:00
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3000 km
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Registration #
- Registration open
- Fri. 6 Jun. 2025
- Late fees apply from
- Sat. 31 Jan. 2026
- Registration close
- Sat. 28 Feb. 2026 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- Accommodation, meals, transport between stages, technical & operational support, cycling outfits | Excluding: personal nutrition, insurances, flights, pre- and post- ride accommodation, incidental expenses.
Practical info #
- Challenges
- Challenge information
- Transport to start
- Own transport to Barcelona. Arrival on Thursday, 2nd July 2026
- Transport from finish
- Own transport from Paris. Departure, Sunday, 26th July 2026
Course / track / circuit #
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Support stations
- Pit stops along the route
Facilities & services #
- Medical
- No medical services
- Parking
- N/A
- Toilets
- @ Hotel Accommodation | Pit stops along the route
- Changing rooms
- @ Hotel Accommodation
- Showers
- @ Hotel Accommodation
- Other
- Maximum 10 Riders | Registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Timing & certification #
- Timing
- No timing
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher medals
- Trophies
Last updated: Thu. 12 Mar. 2026 10:01 +0100
Challenges
Expression of Interest | Maximum 15 Riders #
- Distance
- 3000 km
- Start date
- Wed. 1 Jul. 2026
- Start time
- 06:00
- Start location
- Barcelona Forum Sport, Barcelona (ES)
- Finish location
- Champs Elysees, Paris (FR)
- Age categories
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18-99- Note(s)
- Indicative registration fee AED40-50K | Plus additional, a minimal expected fundraising of AED 40K per person.
Maximum 15 Riders | Registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Fee Payment Schedule: 35% by 30.09.2025 | 35% by 31.01.2026 | 30% by 30.04.2026.
Daily maximum cycling time (cut-off): 10 hours.
Expression of Interest | Reserve List #
- Distance
- 3000 km
- Start date
- Wed. 1 Jul. 2026
- Start time
- 06:00
- Start location
- Barcelona Forum Sport, Barcelona (ES)
- Finish location
- Champs-Élysées, Paris (FR)
- Age categories
- / 18-99
- Note(s)
- Indicative registration fee AED40-50K | Plus additional, a minimal expected fundraising of AED 40K per person.
Registration Fee Payment Schedule: 35% by 30.09.2025 | 35% by 31.01.2026 | 30% by 30.04.2026.
Daily maximum cycling time (cut-off): 10 hours.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Company
- Cycle Against Cancer
- Event contact
- Servee Palmans
- Phone
- +971506549543
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://cycleagainstcancer.org
- Social
Charity
- Goal
- Cancer
- Through
- Al Jalila Foundation