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The program

What's going on at the Ride for Life?

A day that moves.
A day that connects.
A day that celebrates life.

Ride for Life is more than just an event. It is a common sign of solidarity - on the bike, on the stage and in togetherness. From the first starting signal in the morning to the last song in the evening, a festival of closeness, hope and strength is created.

Here you will find an overview of the day's program.

Daily program
> Velo Rides
> Let's move as one
> Kids4Kids
> Resonance chambers
> Heartbeat Ride
> Music for Life

Daily program

09:30-22:00
A day full of movement, encounters and music. Ride for Life is a celebration of life - with Velostarts,
hands-on formats, a children's program and an atmospheric evening in the open air.
Here you will find an overview of the process.
09:30-10:45
Arrival & Registration
Check-in at the Bernexpo area, pick up starting documents, meet the teams, coffee & croissants.
10:45
Line up in the starting column
Joint line-up with moderation and getting in the mood for the start.
11:00
Start Ride for Life - 1st round
Official start to the Life Round, Courage Round and Hope Round.
14:00
Start Ride for Life - 2nd round
Second official start on the Life Round, Courage Round and Hope Round.
14:15-15:00
Kids4Kids
Children ride for children for the benefit of the allani children's hospice.
15:00
Celebration Kids4Kids
We celebrate the kids - a shared moment of recognition.
15:00-16:00
Bike that Beat
Rhythmic hands-on format with music and movement - energy on two wheels.
15:15-16:15
Heartbeat Ride!
Out and about together - with Special Olympics and tandems for the blind, among others.
16:15
Celebration Together we ride!
Shared moment of recognition.
16:30-17:00
Finest Rhythm'n'Blues (Set 1)
Schöre Müller & Philipp Bluedög Gerber - musical prelude at the starting arch.
17:00-17:30
Grand finale
Review, thanks, appreciation of the sporting achievements and announcement of the donation results.
17:30-18:00
Finest Rhythm'n'Blues - Set 2
Schöre Müller & Philipp Bluedög - Musical bridge into the concert evening.
18:00-18:30
DJ Don Grande - Diamonds & Pearls
The most beautiful and touching songs of all time. Get in the mood for the evening. Food & drinks, encounters in the area.
18:30-19:30
Chinderland with Ueli Schmezer
Family concert for young and old.
19:30-20:00
Conversion & DJ Don Grande - Diamonds & Pearls
The square keeps moving.
20:00-22:00
Music for Life Allstar Band featuring
Heidi Happy, Jaël, Kings Elliot, Noah Veraguth, Dabu, Caroline Chevin, Ritschi, Schöre Müller.
22:00-22:30
Last round at the bar
Closing with DJ Don Grande - Diamonds & Pearls

Velo Rides

11:00-17:30
Between 11:00 and 17:30 the street belongs to life.
You choose your lap - sporty, relaxed, as a family or in a team. Every lap counts as a sign of solidarity.
11:00
Start round 1
Start together on the life round, courage round and hope round.
14:00
Start round 2
Second official start on the routes.
11:00-17:00
Free driving
Further laps are possible within the allotted time.
17:30
Final moderation
Joint conclusion of the bike laps at the main stage with thanks and results.

Let's move as one

11:00-16:00
Movement connects - and is good for you. Whether calm and focused, rhythmic and playful or full of power:
At «Let's move - as one!» you get moving - together, in the middle of the festival, in the middle of life.
11:00-12:30
Guerilla Yoga
Open hands-on session in the area - calm, conscious and connecting.
13:00-14:00
Zumbathon
High-energy dance session for everyone in the area - just join in.
15:00-16:00
Bike that Beat
Rhythmic hands-on format with music and movement - energy on two wheels.

Kids4Kids

14:15-15:00
Healthy children ride for children whose health does not allow them to do so.
Kids4Kids collects donations for the allani children's hospice - and gives courage, closeness and hope.
14:15-15:00
Kids4Kids - Heart route
Joint round on the Bernexpo site - for the allani children's hospice.
15:00
Celebration
We celebrate the kids - a shared moment of recognition.

Heartbeat Ride

15:15-16:15
Everyone on the site grabs a bike. Young or old, healthy or disabled -
We set off together. Shoulder to shoulder. Wheel to wheel.
Heartbeat Ride is our visible sign for life.
15:15-16:15
Heartbeat Ride
A joint round for everyone - with Special Olympics, tandems for the blind and everyone else,
who want to set a sign of solidarity.
16:15
Celebration
We celebrate togetherness - and the strength that arises when we travel together.

Music for Life

16:30-22:00
When the driving stops, the music takes over.
Music for Life combines the emotional conclusion of the Ride with a concert evening,
that brings people together - on stage and in front of it.
16:30-17:00
Finest Rhythm'n'Blues (Set 1)
Schöre Müller & Philipp Bluedög Gerber - musical prelude at the starting arch.
17:00-17:30
Grand finale
Review, thanks, appreciation of the sporting achievements and announcement of the donation results.
17:30-18:00
Finest Rhythm'n'Blues - Set 2
Schöre Müller & Philipp Bluedög - Musical bridge into the concert evening.
18:00-18:30
DJ Don Grande - Diamonds & Pearls
The most beautiful and touching songs of all time. Get in the mood for the evening. Food & drinks, encounters in the area.
18:30-19:30
Chinderland with Ueli Schmezer
Family concert for young and old.
19:30-20:00
Conversion & DJ Don Grande - Diamonds & Pearls
The square keeps moving.
20:00-22:00
Music for Life Allstar Band featuring
Heidi Happy, Jaël, Kings Elliot, Noah Veraguth, Dabu, Caroline Chevin, Ritschi, Schöre Müller.
22:00-22:30
Last round at the bar
Closing with DJ Don Grande - Diamonds & Pearls

Every year, 48,000 people in Switzerland are diagnosed with cancer. This turns their whole life upside down. Together with our partner organizations, we ensure that those affected and those around them are not left alone. 

The Ride for Life is committed to this important cause. The focus is on direct support for people with cancer and the joy of life.

Ride for Life
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Schwanengasse 11
CH-3011 Bern

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