Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Revs Up with New Date and Location

Riding with a police escort, the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Children's Centre is Brantford's loudest fundraiser and the second-longest active annual fundraiser for Lansdowne child and youth programs.

BRANTFORD, ON — Brantford’s loudest fundraiser is back and ready to roar. The 22nd running of the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, presented by Ensuring Brant, will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, launching from a brand-new location: the Airport Community Hall, 3 Airport Road in Brantford.

Rider check-in opens at 8:30 a.m., with a full day of engines, community spirit, and giving back to local kids. Rider registration is open now online at https://www.ebrant.com/cmr.

Registration fees are $45 for a single rider or $55 for a rider and passenger, and include breakfast and lunch.

Known as one of the community’s most anticipated summer events, the Charity Motorcycle Ride brings together hundreds of riders to thunder through Brantford, Haldimand, Norfolk, and Brant County, all in support of children and youth served by Lansdowne Children’s Centre.

Each year, Lansdowne client families gather to wave on the many riders in the Charity Motorcycle Ride, cheering loudly for their support over the thunderous sounds of hundreds of motorcycles that parade past the Lansdowne Children's Centre site at 39 Mt. Pleasant Street, Brantford.

“This ride means so much to so many people,” said organizer Brian Kinrade. “I’m thrilled to continue this great tradition and incredibly grateful to Ensuring Brant for once again stepping up to support kids and families in our community.”

Join the ride for Lansdowne Kids! Register online for the 2026 Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant. The no touch-down, police-escorted ride tours through Brantford, Brant and Haldimand.

Proceeds from the 2026 ride will support Lansdowne Children’s Centre, helping grow vital experiential programs such as Every Kid Counts and the Equipment Loan Program. These community-funded initiatives remove barriers and give children access to tools, experiences, and support that help them explore their abilities, build confidence, and thrive.

“These programs are about inclusion, opportunity, and helping kids reach their full potential,” said Kinrade. “The impact stays right here at home.”

Lynda Henriksen, Director of Development and Community Relations at Lansdowne Children’s Centre, praised the dedication behind the event.

“Brian and his volunteer team pour their hearts into this ride,” Henriksen said. “This event is dear to our community, and it’s incredibly moving to see hundreds of thunderous motorcycles riding in support of children, many of whom are small and quiet. The message of support is powerful.”

Riders, sponsors, and supporters are encouraged to register early, donate, and/ or share the event online.

More information about event details, registration, and donations can be found online at: www.ebrant.com/cmr