Somewhere between the mountains and the memories, two old friends found a reason to ride again.
This coming summer, Amarjit "Archie" Sull and Rob Gardner will climb onto their bikes in Quesnel and pedal 1,000 kilometres to New Westminster—10 days, countless hills, and one clear purpose: to support the men and women who've spent their lives serving others.
Their destination is Honour House, a quiet refuge in New Westminster where Canadian Forces members, veterans, and emergency services personnel find a place to stay while receiving medical treatment in Metro Vancouver. Along the way, they'll also raise awareness for Honour Ranch in Ashcroft, a sanctuary focused on mental health and wellness for those same heroes.
"Cycling for Courage" isn't just a catchy name. For Archie, a 25-year teacher and volunteer firefighter in Quesnel, it's personal. He's seen what Honour House means to people who need it—a home away from home when home feels impossibly far away.
Rob, a Kamloops-based account manager and longtime hockey coach, has built his life around helping others succeed. Whether he's behind the bench or on the road, his philosophy remains the same: show up, put in the work, and lift others as you go.
The two men aren't strangers to long rides or big goals. In 2014, they cycled 800 kilometres over seven days from Quesnel to Vancouver, raising more than $30,000 for BC Children's Hospital. Now, over a decade later, they're lacing up their cycling shoes once more.
Their route will take them through Williams Lake, Kamloops, Ashcroft, Whistler, and other communities before they reach Honour House in late June or early July 2026. Along the way, they'll battle mountain passes, unpredictable weather, and the physical toll that comes with covering 100 kilometres a day.
But they'll also ride through some of the most beautiful terrain British Columbia has to offer—a reminder, perhaps, of what's worth protecting, and who protects it.
Every donation collected through Cycling for Courage goes directly to Honour House Society, ensuring that the people who've served with courage have a place to rest when they need care.
It's a simple equation, really: two friends, two wheels, and a thousand kilometres in tribute to those who've given so much.
For more information or to donate, visit the official Honour House Society donation portal.
