London Motorcycle Ride for Dad

Charlene Richmond, Co-Chair of the Avalon Motorcycle Ride For Dad shares her Dad's personal story as he walks through his journey with prostate cancer. She had not heard of prostate cancer, like many, until it impacted her family. Her Dad is a survivor and her personal hero. Charlene shares her father's story with us. She is so incredibly grateful that he had a simple blood test.

"I was first told that my PSA levels were too high and that prostate cancer may be the cause after some routine blood work in December 2008. The doctor told me to come back for blood work again in one month. I went back in January of 2009 and the results were the same. I was then sent to a specialist who ordered a biopsy and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I then met with an oncologist who reviewed my treatment options. I chose to have radiation and began treatment in St. John's. I also had two scans to find out if the cancer had spread but thankfully it had not. I started radiation in September of 2009 and ended at the end of October. They told me I was cancer free and I guess they were right. I am grateful that I have not had any issues since!"

Earl Richmond with his wife Barbara , Newfoundland and Labrador

With Ride For Dad Canada – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

John Patrick and I helped out Peak Powersports London, one of our valued corporate sponsors, with registering riders at their BMW Demo Ride Day. Great weather and nice company!

Our 2024 Ride is in the books! Great cameraderie, perfect weather, and a lovely route through the countryside north of London. Thanks to our loyal volunteers, our corporate sponsors, and last but far from least, the riders who raised funds to save men’s lives and spent their day riding and breaking bread with us! You are legends, every one of you! 👍

Brand new BMW R1250RT on loan for the weekend to the London Motorcycle Ride for Dad, courtesy of our friends at Peak Powersports London. Very much appreciated, Peak owner Nathan Body and our long time pal Jacqui Cosgrove!

The Ride for Dad barbecue is underway at the London Police Reporting Centre, 1001 Brydges Street. Burgers and delicious Sikorski Sausages are on the grill! Sikorski Sausages rule!

Sunday, May 26, 2024 is the big day for our Ride, our 20th anniversary event. We will be leaving from the London Police Association building at 330 William Street (at York) with kickstands up at 10AM. Following our parade through the City of London, our 189 km. route will take us north of the city and loop around to its end point at the Dorchester Fair Grounds. Lunch and awards will be the order of the day. We should have everything wrapped up by around 3 PM.

2024 London Ontario Ride For Dad Route Instructions
- Approx length of ride = 189 km
Must have poker hand turned in at Dorchester Fairgrounds by 2pm

1. Parking, line up & parade start from Beal Parking Lot - 318 William St, London Ontario - Registration across street @ London Police Association, 330 William St, London, ON
2. POKER STOP # 1 – London Police Association
3. 10:00H Escorted Parade to Masonville Mall parking lot - POKER STOP # 2 - Richmond St N @ Fanshawe Rd
(route: North on William St., West on Queens Ave, North on Richmond St.)
4. Exit Masonville parking lot Turn RIGHT back onto Richmond St - go 6 km
5. Turn RIGHT onto Nine Mile Rd - go 2.4 km
6. Turn LEFT (stop sign) onto Adelaide St N/ Middlesex Rd 41 - go 11 km
7. Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 7/ Elginfield Rd - go 2.8 km
8. Turn LEFT onto Granton Line/ Middlesex 59/Perth Rd 151 - go 14 km
9. Turn LEFT (stop sign) onto Perth Line 8 - go 5.4 km
10. Turn RIGHT in Kirkton (stop sign) onto Hwy 23/ Road 164 - go .5 km
11. Turn LEFT into Kirkton Woodham Community Centre POKER STOP # 3 at the covered pavillion
12. Turn LEFT out of parking lot back onto Hwy 23/ Road 164 - go 7.6 km
13. Turn LEFT at Russeldale (on a curve) onto Perth Cty Line 20/ Huron 83/ Thames Rd - go 10 km
14. Turn RIGHT onto Hern Line/ Huron Cty 11/ Perth 180 - go 26 km
15. Turn RIGHT (stop sign) onto Perth Line 44 - go 20.7 km
16. Turn RIGHT (stop sign) onto Perth Rd 135 - go 8 km
17. Turn LEFT onto Hwy 8/Line 34/ Huron Rd (Sebringville) – go 2 km
18. Turn RIGHT (lights) onto Avonton Rd/ Perth East Rd 130- go 8 km
19. Turn LEFT (stop sign) onto Perth Line 20 - go 4.5 km
20. Turn RIGHT in St. Pauls onto Perth Rd 122 – go 0.1 km
21. POKER STOP # 4 Turn LEFT into Downie Optimist Community Centre, 3185 Rd 122 (porta potties available)
22. Turn RIGHT back onto Rd 122, go to the stop sign and Turn RIGHT back onto Perth Line 20 - go 2 km
23. Proceed into the Roundabout & take St. Mary’s exit / Hwy 7 west - go 6.9 km
24. Proceed into the Roundabout & take Hwy 7 west exit towards Elginfield - go 3 km
25. Proceed into the Roundabout & take Hwy 7 west exit towards Elginfield – go 4 km
26. Turn LEFT onto Cobble Hills Rd – go 6.4 km
27. Turn RIGHT (stop sign) onto Rd 92/ Middlesex 16 /Plover Mills Rd - go 3 km
28. Turn LEFT (stop sign/ curve) continue on Plover Mills Rd/ Middlesex 16/ 27 - go 4 km
29. Turn LEFT(tiny church) onto Nissouri Rd/ Middlesex 27 - go 6 km
30. Turn RIGHT (traffic lights) onto Thorndale Rd - go 1 km
31. Turn LEFT onto Rebecca Rd.turns into Evelyn Dr - go 8 km
32. Turn RIGHT (stop sign) onto Nissouri Rd/ Middlesex 27 - go 3 km
33. Turn LEFT (stop sign) onto Middlesex 2/ Dundas St E. - go 1 km
34. Turn RIGHT (traffic lights) onto Shaw Rd/ Middlesex 32 - go 4 km
35. Turn LEFT (stop sign) onto Catherine St/ Middlesex 49 - go 3 km
36. Turn RIGHT onto Jane St/ Middlesex 32 - go to the traffic lights
37. Turn LEFT onto Hamilton Rd/ Middlesex 29 - go 3 km
38. Turn RIGHT into Dorchester Fairgrounds, 4939 Hamilton Rd - POKER STOP # 5
Congratulations you made it - Hope you enjoyed the ride!

Join us on Friday, May 24, 2024 for a fundraising barbecue at the Police Reporting Centre, 1001 Brydges Street, London, Ont. from 11 AM to 2 PM. For the meagre sum of $5.00, you will have your choice of a burger or sausage on a bun, a drink, and a bag of chips! All proceeds go to the Motorcycle Ride for Dad, for prostate cancer research and awareness.

It all starts this weekend! This Saturday, we kick off ride season with our Huronia, Kingston-Quinte and Manitoba rides. The excitement continues Sunday with rides in Windsor and London. Let’s do it!

You don’t need to own a motorcycle to join the Ride For Dad family! You can register as a Champion and collect pledges to support the fight against prostate cancer. To register as a Champion, visit www.ridefordad.ca

Mark Minnie, owner of Wolf Motorcycles here in London, has been a stalwart supporter of the Ride for Dad. He has sold the business and will shortly be moving on to new ventures. Today, an open house farewell for him was held at Wolf. Thanks, Mark, for all you have done for the Ride, and best of luck in your new directions!

This World Cancer Day, we’re remembering when our fight against prostate cancer made it all the way to Mount Kilimanjaro. How far will we go this year?

Wishing everyone health and happiness this year!

Don't miss the deadline to make charitable contributions eligible for a deduction on your 2023 taxes. If you have already made your contribution for the year, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
If you wish to make a new donation, visit www.ridefordad.ca and click Donate.
Please send along your year-end tax donation prior to midnight, December 31st, 2023.
Help keep our fight against prostate cancer alive!

London Co-chair John Patrick was recently recognized by Ride for Dad Canada with an Outstanding Performance Award for his many years of service in the fight against prostate cancer. Well done and well deserved, JP!

Volunteers cooking up a storm at the Ride for Dad barbecue!

Sikorski Sausages kindly donated product to us for our charity barbecue today.

Ride participants! On Sunday, May 28, be sure to check your registration bag. Thanks to the generosity of our major sponsor BMW Motorrad, fifty riders will find a voucher for some free gas at our end venue, the Dorchester Fair Grounds. 👍

Hey everybody, there will be a fundraising barbecue lunch for the London Motorcycle Ride for Dad this Friday, May 26, 2023 at the London Collision Reporting Centre, 1001 Brydges Street. Your choice of a burger or Sikorski Sausage with a bag of chips and a soft drink or water for only $5.00! Come on down between 11 AM and 2 PM. See you there!

Door prize gift cards and shirts for our upcoming Ride for Dad on May 28, courtesy of our good friends at Inglis Cycle Center. Thank you for your help, Lori, Gord, and Mike!

Join us the for the big bike show in Toronto (Hall #2, booth 2401) Jan. 6 - 8th!
National Ambassador Jason McCoy will be at our booth, Friday, Jan. 6th from 1:30 - 3:30 to sign autographs.
Let's chat about the upcoming Ride season and find out about the Ride nearest you. You can also check out the incredible BMW bike to be given away this year. Registrants collecting pledges of $200 or more will be automatically entered.
We are pumped for the 2023 season and can't wait to see you.
Register, raise and ride together at www.RideForDad.ca
Join us in the fight against prostate cancer!

Check out www.motorcyclesupershow.ca for showtimes and details.

Throughout the year, the Ride For Dad fights to save men's lives and keep families and friends together in communities across Canada.
Through your donation and Ride For Dad participant pledges, we are able to support brilliant researchers and spread the message of the importance of early detection.
Give the gift of life and donate at www.RideForDad.ca

As we fight to keep families together, please consider a gift of hope this holiday season through a donation to the Ride For Dad. The Ride For Dad supports the fight against prostate cancer through critical research and awareness of the importance of early detection. We appreciate your on-going support.
If you can, please give a gift of hope and donate at www.ridefordad.ca

Recently, 123 men attended a Prostate Cancer Awareness Event.
These men received a PSA blood test at the Wi******er District Memorial Hospital in Ontario supported by the Ottawa Motorcycle Ride For Dad, the Nation Valley ATV Club, the Black Walnut Prostate Cancer Support Group and Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa.
123 men were tested and 20 men were flagged with a high PSA number requiring a follow-up with their doctor!
This event was a result of many incredible partners continuing to work together to save men’s lives in the fight against prostate cancer.

The Ride For Dad can't wait to see you at the North American Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto. Mark your calendar!
National Ambassador and special guest, Jason McCoy will be at our booth on Friday, January 6th from 1:30 - 3:30.
We can't wait to see you and chat about our 2023 Ride For Dad season. Join us as we have fun and save lives!

Cancer Fight Foundation

Join us today, Nov. 29th as we participate in GivingTuesday. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a stranger, or giving to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.
We ask for your financial donation as we support research and awareness in the fight against prostate cancer. We hope you are able to join The Fight, any donation helps.

To donate visit www.RideForDad.ca and click on the GivingTuesday logo.