Light the Night: Y Ride for Youth
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Check-in at 7:00 p.m. | Ride departs at sunset (approx. 8:00 p.m.)
Centretown (Registration location to be announced shortly)
How to Participate in the Ride
Join the ride – it’s free and fun for all!
Whether you’re a casual rider, a family looking for a great evening out, or a passionate cyclist, everyone is welcome to Light the Night with us.
Here’s how to get rolling:
- Register to ride – there’s no cost!
Sign up below to secure your spot in this free, family-friendly community event. All you need is a bike and your brightest spirit!
- Decorate and shine!
Dress up your bike with lights and glow gear to help light up the night—creativity encouraged!
Make an Even Bigger Difference
You have the power to change a life. By supporting the YMCA’s Second Stage Housing Program for Youth, you help provide a safe place to land—and a strong foundation to grow—for young people moving beyond crisis.
Here’s how you can shine even brighter:
- Start your own fundraising page
Share your story, your reason for riding, or your connection to the cause. With our JustGiving platform, it’s easy to create a personalized fundraising page and invite your friends, family, and coworkers to help light the way for youth in need.
- Raise $50 and earn your glow!
When you raise $50 or more, you’ll receive a special set of bike lights as our thank-you for making your ride matter even more. Every dollar helps a young person find safety, support, and hope for the future.
- Can’t join us on ride night? You can still make an impact.
Your gift -- no matter the size -- makes a difference. Donate online or create a fundraising page to support the cause from wherever you are. Your generosity helps youth move from surviving to thriving.
Start your own fundraising page
Donate online
Because of you, young people can find their way home.
Meet the Y’s Grand Marshall: Morgan Bello
We’re thrilled to have the YMCA’s very own Vice President, Strategy and Chief of Staff, Morgan Bello, back leading Light the Night: Y Ride for Youth as our Grand Marshal once again!
From April 26 - May 1, Morgan will be taking his commitment even further — heading to Morocco to take on the legendary Škoda Titan Desert, a gruelling 496 kilometre, 4000 metres of elevation, 6-day endurance race across the desert, to raise awareness and funds for the YMCA’s Second Stage Housing Program for Youth experiencing homelessness.
Morgan’s determination, leadership, and passion for youth inspire us all to shine brighter. Join Morgan on May 16 as we light up the night together — riding, fundraising, and showing youth in our community that they are not alone.
Jeff Hopper caught up with Morgan on CTV Morning Live to talk about his upcoming challenge: the BC Bike Race.
Morgan's one-of-a-kind bike design, created by visual artist Jesus Rivera, inspired by youth living at the Y, our core values, and words of encouragement from Morgan’s loved ones.
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