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Ride for Karen Cycle Event - September 12 - Ontario
Information provided by Ride for Karen - Published: 2010-09-07
Hundreds of Ontario cyclists will take to the roads in York, Peel, Caledon, Nottawasaga and Simcoe regions for the ninth annual Ride for Karen, benefiting children with cancer.
WHAT:
There is a 160km "Century Ride", a 25km Family Fun Ride, a Kids' Fun Ride for children ages two - 12 years, and a 100km "Metric Century Ride". The ride challenges cyclists and pays tribute to the life and legacy of Karen Tobias. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the ride has raised over $1,185,000.
WHO:
Kirk and Kris Tobias, Ride for Karen founders
500+ cyclists and volunteers
Scotiabank representatives
York/ South Simcoe/ Peel Regional Police, who have volunteered their time as ride escorts
WHEN:
Sunday, September 12, 2010
160 km Century Ride: 8:45 a.m.
100 km Metric Century Ride: 8:45 a.m.
Kids' Fun Ride: 12:30 p.m.
25 km Family Ride: 1:00 p.m. WHERE:
There are several opportunities to take photos of the cyclists and interview participants along the route, including:
9 a.m. 160 km Century Ride/ 100 km Metric Century Ride starts: St Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave., Maple
10:45 a.m. 160 km Century Ride Feed Zone: 3rd Road Line North (north of Highway #9), Connor
12:30 p.m. Kids' Fun Ride starts: St Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave., Maple
12:45 p.m. Lunch stop: Queensville Park, Queensville Sideroad, East Gwillimbury
1 p.m. 25 km Family Ride starts: St Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc. Ave., Maple
1:45 p.m. 25 km Family Ride Feed Zone: Binder Twine Park, Teston Road in Kleinberg
2:30-5 p.m. Finish and BBQ: St. Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave., Maple
The full course map is available at http://www.rideforkaren.com/map.php
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