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Ray Bernoties

Biking to benefit quality of life

Tour de Rock fundraisers and events highlight inherent generosity of Islanders

Tour de Rock riders give a smile and a wave during a training ride near Nanaimo last month. The team will have a send off Saturday morning at Thrifty Foods at Admirals Walk in View Royal before heading to Port Alice to begin this year’s tour.

Tour de Rock takes on the Island

Police, guest riders set off on emotional 1,000 km journey against cancer

With Tour de Rock riders behind him for support

Car pull raises $26,000 for Tour de Rock

It took 11 hours, but Kevin Nunn successfully pulled a 2,530-pound Mini Cooper around the University of Victoria 12 times

A full house of students and staff were on hand in the Oak Bay High gymnasium Thursday morning to greet visiting Tour de Rock 2011 riders.

Oak Bay students top their Cops for Cancer record

Students' fundraising efforts will help 30 young cancer patients and survivors attend Camp Goodtimes

A full house of students and staff were on hand in the Oak Bay High gymnasium Thursday morning to greet visiting Tour de Rock 2011 riders.
Brittany King in the KOOL-FM on-air booth. King says her involvement in the Tour de Rock would not have been possible without the hard work of countless others who don’t get their share of the spotlight.

Stepping up to lend a hand

Radio personality Brittany King says she’s just doing her part to help fight cancer

Brittany King in the KOOL-FM on-air booth. King says her involvement in the Tour de Rock would not have been possible without the hard work of countless others who don’t get their share of the spotlight.
Victoria police officers Murray Kennett and Suki Dhesi pose with their bikes before the second-ever Tour de Rock ride in 1999 in this Victoria News photo. A Saanich officer dreamed up the ride the year previous and the Tour has gone strong since – now in its 14th year.

Looking Back: Cops for Cancer rides have their roots right here on the Island

Tour de Rock was a Saanich cop’s dream that became a reality

Victoria police officers Murray Kennett and Suki Dhesi pose with their bikes before the second-ever Tour de Rock ride in 1999 in this Victoria News photo. A Saanich officer dreamed up the ride the year previous and the Tour has gone strong since – now in its 14th year.
Tour de Rock 2011 rider and Saanich police officer Scott Green fixes a flat before heading out on a training run from behind Saanich municipal hall on Sept. 1.

Geared up for the ride: Tour de Rock riders endure a strenuous training regimen

Riders discuss biking up Mount Washington and the hill to the Observatory, as part of their training rides

Tour de Rock 2011 rider and Saanich police officer Scott Green fixes a flat before heading out on a training run from behind Saanich municipal hall on Sept. 1.
CTV reporter Louise Hartland is one of three media riders on this year’s Tour de Rock team. She says the support of her family and her teammates has been a major asset in getting through the tour’s grueling training schedule.

Channelling the will to ride

Training prepares riders for physical challenge so they can concentrate on emotional strength

CTV reporter Louise Hartland is one of three media riders on this year’s Tour de Rock team. She says the support of her family and her teammates has been a major asset in getting through the tour’s grueling training schedule.
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Over the Hill: The Port Alberni hump will be the Tour de Rock riders’ biggest challenge

Tour de Rock, Port Alberni, cycling

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Sidney RCMP Const. Kyle Martell

14 Years and Counting: A Tour de Rock volunteer finds a new reason to give back

Tour de Rock, Sidney, Julie Harman

Sidney RCMP Const. Kyle Martell
Six-year-old Daisy Irwin

Normal Again: After winning a battle with leukemia, a Tour de Rock junior team member gets her childhood back

Tour de Rock, Sooke, leukemia, Daisy Irwin

Six-year-old Daisy Irwin