Tour de Rock riders huddled for some inspirational words before the first day of riding on Sept. 21. (Supplied by Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, Facebook)
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Tour de Rock riders begin annual ride down island

Sage Daniels
By Sage Daniels

Vancouver Island’s annual pediatric cancer fighting cycling event, Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, has begun.

Over 14 days, a team of 18 emergency service personnel will ride from Port Alice all the way Victoria, with a goal of raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

According to the Canadian Cancer society, donations made through Cops for Cancer are used to fund life-saving pediatric cancer research and support programs like Camp Goodtimes.

“[The ride] is about 1,200 kilometres,” says Colleen Holbrook, rider and member of the RCMP. “We are going to be engaging in different communities and meeting with kids and businesses.”

Donations can be made online on the Canadian Cancer Society, Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2025 website.

Sage Daniels
Sage Daniels
Sage is a news reporter stationed in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college newsroom. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush, fishing or playing his bass guitar.

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