This morning, everything changed.

At approximately 7:40 AM, while we were inside the CBC News station in Winnipeg, Manitoba doing an interview about our cross-Canada ride for men’s mental health, the two bicycles carrying our mission were stolen from our locked bike rack outside.

The bikes and equipment taken are worth approximately $15,000.

Our journey wasn’t just about cycling. It was about starting conversations, raising awareness, and showing men across Canada that they are never alone. Every kilometre we’ve ridden has been for a cause much bigger than ourselves.

Right now, we are stranded in Winnipeg.

Without bikes, we can’t continue our ride to Victoria, and every day we are off the road means fewer opportunities to reach communities, share stories, raise awareness, and continue fundraising for men’s mental health.

We’re asking for your help to get us moving again.

Every donation—no matter the size—will go directly toward replacing the bikes and essential equipment we need to continue this journey. If we’re fortunate enough to recover our stolen bikes, every dollar raised through this fundraiser will instead go toward the remaining costs of completing our ride across Canada, including equipment, repairs, accommodations, nutrition, and other expenses that keep this mission alive.

We didn’t come this far to give up.

The support we’ve received from people across Canada has been unbelievable, and we’re determined to finish what we started. This setback won’t define our journey—but with your help, it won’t stop it either.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser means just as much. Together, we can get back on the road and continue riding for every man who needs to know that asking for help is a sign of strength.

Thank you for believing in us and in this mission.

— Valentin & Thomas

Men Don’t Ride Alone