Freedom is never a given. That's why BoZ Expeditions, a group of dedicated athletes from Bergen op Zoom, is organising an impressive multi-day cycling tour together with the Brabantse Wal Liberation Foundation: Pedals of Honour.

The journey begins at Juno Beach in Normandy and ends at the Grote Markt in Bergen op Zoom. The participants will symbolically follow the path of Canadian soldiers who fought for our freedom during the Second World War.

En route, they cycle past monuments, military cemeteries and historic sites where Canadian soldiers fought and died. At each location, their bravery, commitment and sacrifices are commemorated. In this way, their stories remain alive and are passed on to future generations.

Met Pedals of Honour wordt geld ingezameld voor het nieuwe Military Cemeteries Visitor Centre in Bergen op Zoom. This will be a special place where remembrance, stories and education come together, and where there will be lasting attention for our liberators.

Cycle along for the final stage

Op Sunday 20 September 2026 Can everyone be part of Pedals of Honour? You can join in for the final stage:

• from the War Memorial in Woensdrecht;
• or from the Market Square in Steenbergen.

The route passes by the Military Cemeteries Visitor Centre in Bergen op Zoom. There will be an opportunity for a visit and refreshments. The participants will then cycle together to the Grote Markt, where Pedals of Honour will be ceremoniously concluded.

The final section is completed at a relaxed city cycling pace, together with members of the Canadian The South Alberta Regiment. A special moment to reflect together on our history and on the strong bond between Canada and the Brabantse Wal.

Cycle along, encourage the participants or support the initiative. Together we keep the memory of our liberators alive.

For more information and to register, please visit the special website here.