Tour de Rock

Sooke RCMP Sgt. Kevin Shaw arrests Bev Lewis, manager of the Sooke Family Resource Society Thrift Store, at the Jail and Bail fundraiser on Sept. 10 that raised close to $24,000 for the Tour de Rock. (Photo-contributed)

Sooke steps up with ‘bail money’ for Tour de Rock

Jail and Bail event raises almost $24,000

Sooke RCMP Sgt. Kevin Shaw arrests Bev Lewis, manager of the Sooke Family Resource Society Thrift Store, at the Jail and Bail fundraiser on Sept. 10 that raised close to $24,000 for the Tour de Rock. (Photo-contributed)
Anissa Rak visits the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Anissa Rak details PQB plans for the 2022 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock

PQBeat: Chat includes junior riders, fundraising, beer and burger night and more

Anissa Rak visits the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
Students kick-off Cops for Cancer fundraising with a car was at Oak Bay High. The event is among many students host to raise cash for Tour de Rock. (Courtesy C4C at Oak Bay High)

Oak Bay High students fundraise ahead of Tour de Rock visit

Cops for Cancer fundraisers continue through the month

Students kick-off Cops for Cancer fundraising with a car was at Oak Bay High. The event is among many students host to raise cash for Tour de Rock. (Courtesy C4C at Oak Bay High)
Sooke resident Karen Robinson, a constable with the Saanich Police, is participating in the 2022 Tour de Rock. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Tour de Rock rider has special bond to Sooke

Karen Robinson is a Saanich police constable

Sooke resident Karen Robinson, a constable with the Saanich Police, is participating in the 2022 Tour de Rock. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Riders have been training for the 2022 Tour de Rock since March. (Courtesy of Const. Chris Van Swieten)

Greater Victoria Tour de Rock members inspired by the kids they’re riding for

21 riders training since March for event, which launches Sept. 24 in Port Hardy

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Riders have been training for the 2022 Tour de Rock since March. (Courtesy of Const. Chris Van Swieten)
BC Association of Chiefs of Police executive director Tiffany Parton will take part in the 2022 Tour de Rock. (Tour de Rock photo)

Cyclist asks Vancouver Islanders to step up Tour de Rock donations after 2-year slump

Fundraising events include music and cocktails at Malahat Skywalk to celebrate 25th tour

BC Association of Chiefs of Police executive director Tiffany Parton will take part in the 2022 Tour de Rock. (Tour de Rock photo)
Tour de Rock 2022 riders Bonnie Logan, left, and Terry Crawford practice distance riding in Port Alberni with Ucluelet rider Rick Geddes on May 22, 2022. (PHOTO COURTESY RICK GEDDES)

Ucluelet fire chief prepares for 2022 Tour de Rock ride

Rick Geddes is also emergency program manager for District of Ucluelet Fire Rescue

Tour de Rock 2022 riders Bonnie Logan, left, and Terry Crawford practice distance riding in Port Alberni with Ucluelet rider Rick Geddes on May 22, 2022. (PHOTO COURTESY RICK GEDDES)
Cpl. Pat Bryant of the Central Saanich Police Service cleans a car Saturday during a fundraiser car wash in support of this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraiser. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Central Saanich car wash brings Tour de Rock team closer to $800K goal

The Saturday event saw a steady stream of both cars and donations

Cpl. Pat Bryant of the Central Saanich Police Service cleans a car Saturday during a fundraiser car wash in support of this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraiser. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Robin Campbell, right, pictured with her mother Bunny Everitt, who is battling cancer. Photo supplied

Tour de Rock guest rider inspired by little girl

Courtenay nurse joins Cops for Cancer event as it celebrates 25 years

Robin Campbell, right, pictured with her mother Bunny Everitt, who is battling cancer. Photo supplied
Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)
Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)

Port Hardy Constable gearing up for annual Tour de Rock ride this September

Cst. Kyle Dornan is the North Island’s Tour de Rock rider this year

Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)
Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)
From left are Stephanie Bremmer, Scott Kobus, Ryan Monks, Kelly Bellefleur and Bonnie Logan outside the Campbell River fire hall. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River fire dispatcher hopes to raise $25,000 for this year’s Tour de Rock

Bonnie Logan first Campbell Riverite to ride since 2017

From left are Stephanie Bremmer, Scott Kobus, Ryan Monks, Kelly Bellefleur and Bonnie Logan outside the Campbell River fire hall. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Rachelle Cole and Rick Geddes were both thrilled to earn a seat on this year’s 25th annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride. (Photo submitted)

Ucluelet riders ready for life changing Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock experience

Rachelle Cole and Rick Geddes team up to raise funds for paediatric cancer research

Rachelle Cole and Rick Geddes were both thrilled to earn a seat on this year’s 25th annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride. (Photo submitted)
Tillicum elementary principal Jeff Duyndam, introduced as part of the 2022 Tour de Rock riders team, gets his students going at the launch event Friday, May 6. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)

VIDEO: Tour de Rock rebirth: 2022 team unveiled at Saanich elementary school

Riders for Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 Island fundraiser hail from around the Island

Tillicum elementary principal Jeff Duyndam, introduced as part of the 2022 Tour de Rock riders team, gets his students going at the launch event Friday, May 6. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)
Music, alumni and residents greeted the annual Tour de Rock as a team rolled into Sidney for its finale last October. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Tour de Rock team unveiling marks start of Vancouver Island cancer fundraiser

Tillicum elementary in Saanich to host naming ceremony for 2022 team riders

Music, alumni and residents greeted the annual Tour de Rock as a team rolled into Sidney for its finale last October. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Victoria Police Chief Del Manak and Reynolds Secondary Student Maya Evancio Barker reveal the final count for the 2021 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock – $505,000. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

UPDATE: More than $500,000 raised for kids with cancer in 2021 Tour de Rock

Annual ride raises funds for life-saving pediatric cancer research and support programs

Victoria Police Chief Del Manak and Reynolds Secondary Student Maya Evancio Barker reveal the final count for the 2021 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock – $505,000. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Black Press Media rider Arnold Lim during the 2017 Tour de Rock ride. (Courtesy of the Canadian Cancer Society)

Kids inspire Black Press Media rider to tackle Tour de Rock for third time

‘Cancer doesn’t stop for COVID-19 or anything else for that matter’

Black Press Media rider Arnold Lim during the 2017 Tour de Rock ride. (Courtesy of the Canadian Cancer Society)
Tour de Rock alumni Jack McClintock, Lori Lumley, Rob House, Alan Neville, Robin Farrell (along with Bob MacDonald) did the Victoria to Sidney leg of the 2020 edition Tour de Rock. The annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients and their families hosts its 2021 finale Oct. 1 in Sidney. (Courtesy Tour de Rock)

Music, food and memories on tap as Tour de Rock ready to wrap tomorrow in Sidney

Cops for Cancer fundraiser marks 24 years with in-person event, remote options

Tour de Rock alumni Jack McClintock, Lori Lumley, Rob House, Alan Neville, Robin Farrell (along with Bob MacDonald) did the Victoria to Sidney leg of the 2020 edition Tour de Rock. The annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients and their families hosts its 2021 finale Oct. 1 in Sidney. (Courtesy Tour de Rock)
Tour de Rock riders visited Sooke on Sept. 29. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke Tour de Rock visit ‘pretty fantastic’

Thousands raised locally for pediatric cancer research

Tour de Rock riders visited Sooke on Sept. 29. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Tour de Rock alumni Jack McClintock, Lori Lumley, Rob House, Alan Neville, Robin Farrell (along with Bob MacDonald) did the Victoria to Sidney leg of the 2020 edition Tour de Rock. The annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients and their families hosts its 2021 finale Oct. 1 in Sidney. (Courtesy Tour de Rock)

Music, food and memories on tap for Tour de Rock finale in Sidney

Cops for Cancer fundraiser marks 24 years with in-person event, remote options

Tour de Rock alumni Jack McClintock, Lori Lumley, Rob House, Alan Neville, Robin Farrell (along with Bob MacDonald) did the Victoria to Sidney leg of the 2020 edition Tour de Rock. The annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients and their families hosts its 2021 finale Oct. 1 in Sidney. (Courtesy Tour de Rock)
Tour de Rock rider and Nanaimo RCMP Const. Cydney MacNeill has her hair cut by Dan Awalt, co-owner of Heavy D’s Barbershop, outside the Coach and Horses Pub on Sunday, Sept. 26. (Greg Sakaki)

VIDEO: Riders motivated by the cause as Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rolls down Island

RCMP constable gets head shaved at event hosted by Island Corridor Foundation

Tour de Rock rider and Nanaimo RCMP Const. Cydney MacNeill has her hair cut by Dan Awalt, co-owner of Heavy D’s Barbershop, outside the Coach and Horses Pub on Sunday, Sept. 26. (Greg Sakaki)