Hmmm....that gives us something to think about, doesn't it?  Now to see whether they've doubled up walks with rides.

Thanks for the info Joseph.

Donna

p.s. I'm trying not to do as many posts...so I won't be called a 'veteran' like Ashley...sounds really old to me.

Oh, wow...this is so amazing...it's worth becoming a veteran just to share the news. 
The Montreal Ride is really a Quebec Ride...they are actually riding from Montreal to Quebec City.
The Vancouver Ride is from Vancouver to Seattle.
And....this is most awesome....the Alberta one is "cycling along the majestic Canadian Rockies".

I want to do ALL of them...they sound SO great.

http://www.conquercancer.ca/index.html

I am sooooo disappointed that they have set up the Quebec and Ontario Rides for the same weekend....I was all set to do some extra fundraising, throw my bike in the car and do the Quebec Ride, until I saw the dates.

Unlike Chad, I will not attempt two bike rides in one weekend!!! 

Hello,

Just google the Ride to Conquer Cancer and The Ride from Montreal to Quebec City is July 11th and July 12.

 

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Hi Donna,

Here is the article that I found announcing The New Cities that will be participating in Next years Ride.

Major Cities Across Canada Launch Ride To Conquer Cancer

TORONTO, Oct. 22 /CNW/ - Following the extraordinary success of the
inaugural 2008 Ride To Conquer Cancer in Toronto, the cycling fundraiser has
now expanded to include three more of Canada's most appealing locations. Host cities of this extraordinary event now include Vancouver, Calgary and
Montreal.

The Ride To Conquer Cancer is a 200km cycling event to raise money for
research and ultimately, to conquer cancer in our lifetime. On the basis of
current incidence rates, almost 40% of Canadian women and almost 45% of
Canadian men will develop cancer during their lifetimes, so this pan-Canadian
event is rightly viewed as a call to action.

The Toronto Ride To Conquer Cancer, now entering its second year, begins
the morning of Saturday, June 12, 2009 and ends in scenic Niagara Falls the
following day. Riders in British Columbia will travel from Vancouver to
Seattle June 20-21, with money raised benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. The Alberta edition, benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation, leaves from Calgary on June 27 and the route goes along the Rocky Mountains, finishing on the 28th. From July 11 to 12, riders will pedal from Montreal to Quebec City to
benefit The Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital Foundation.

Paul Alofs, President & CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation,
was immensely pleased that the success of the inaugural Ride To Conquer Cancer in Toronto has now been shared with other Canadian cities in the battle to conquer cancer. "Being able to offer The Ride To Conquer Cancer to other major centres makes all of us at The Princess Margaret Hospital very proud. It is a big, bold event with a big, bold aim - to conquer this disease once and for
all - and we are very pleased that Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal are joining
Toronto in this life-changing event."

Premier Gordon Campbell of British Columbia urged people to register for
this event. "Cancer affects each and every one of us, whether it is a family
member, a friend or a neighbour, and The Ride to Conquer Cancer is another
step we can take towards providing funds for world-class research here in
B.C.," said Premier Campbell. "I want to thank the BC Cancer Foundation and
everyone committed to this tremendous event that is sure to raise awareness
about what we can all do to fight this disease. I encourage people to register
and participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer."

On hand at the Calgary launch event was Lori-Ann Muenzer. Canada's first
Olympic gold medalist in cycling from the 2004 Olympic Games voiced her
pleasure, stating, "The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a terrific concept because
it's for cyclists of all abilities. While 200 kms may seem like a long way,
anyone can do it with the right motivation, a bike and a helmet. I am so proud
to endorse and support this event and hope that many others - even those who are not serious cyclists - will join me on this amazing ride."

Olympic silver medalist and former Tour de France leader Steve Bauer was
on hand for today's Toronto launch, and stated, "The Ride is a great thing
because it is an event for everyone. With some training, anyone can do it. And
as a bonus, participants finish their journey in Niagara Falls, one of
Canada's most beautiful destinations. I am pleased to be an ambassador for
this amazing event and look forward to riding with participants June 12 and 13
from Toronto."

Myer Bick, President and CEO of the Jewish General Hospital Foundation,
expressed his pleasure at this amazing event. "Hosting the Ride to Conquer
Cancer in Montreal is thrilling. It is a bold event with a bold aim - to
conquer this disease once and for all. We are pleased that other cities are
joining the fight and that people across the country will be able to take part
in this life-changing journey."

Registration for The Ride To Conquer Cancer benefiting The Campbell
Family Institute at The Princess Margaret, the BC Cancer Foundation, the
Alberta Cancer Foundation and the Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General
Hospital is now open. Call 877-699-BIKE or visit www.conquercancer.ca to
sign-up today.

On Wednesday, October 22, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation proudly announced the national launch of its Ride To Conquer Cancer. The event took place in front of the Campbell Family Institute for Cancer Research at The Princess Margaret in Toronto. Dr. Jonathan Irish, Chief of Surgical Oncology at The Princess Margaret, stated his pleasure at the addition of Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal to Toronto's two-day, 200 km. event, which last year, raised $14 million. Funds raised go to cancer research. Paul Alofs, President & CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, looks on. (CNW Group/The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation).

The national launch of the Ride To Conquer Cancer took place in front of the Campbell Family Institute for Cancer Research at The Princess Margaret in Toronto on Wednesday, October 22. Featured speakers included (left to right) Dr. Jonathan Irish, Chief of Surgical Oncology at The Princess Margaret, Paul Alofs, President & CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Ride co-chair Kevin Sullivan, CEO of GMP Capital Trust, Chinyere Eni, a Rider and cancer survivor, and Steve Bauer, Olympic silver medalist in cycling at the 1988 Summer Games. The two-day, 200 km. event will be staged in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal in 2009. (CNW Group/The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation)

 

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Hi Jo:

Just checked the regular Ride site, and it now indicates the July dates for the Quebec Ride.....I'll be signing up for that one.  Thanks again for your info....I probably would not have gone back to check without it.

Donna

Jo:

Thanks to you, I am now registered for the Quebec Ride....not many signed up so far, but I'm sure numbers will increase dramatically once they start advertising it.

We did very well at Sam's in Cambridge....it was worth the short drive from Mississauga - except when we encountered a traffic jam on the first Saturday due to a nasty accident on the 401. The 40 minute trip turned into a 2 hour and 40 minute trip.  Taught me to always check 680 radio for traffic BEFORE getting on the highway.

Hope your fundraising went well too.

Donna