MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - RIDE FOR KAREN: HUNDREDS OF CYCLISTS RIDE TO SEND KIDS WITH CANCER TO CAMP

TORONTO, Sept. 7 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Hundreds of Ontario cyclists will take to the roads in York, Peel, Caledon, Nottawasaga and Simcoe regions for the ninth annual Ride for Karen, benefiting children with cancer. There is a 160km "Century Ride", a 25km Family Fun Ride, a Kids' Fun Ride for children ages two - 12 years, and a 100km "Metric Century Ride". The ride challenges cyclists and pays tribute to the life and legacy of Karen Tobias.  Sponsored by Scotiabank, the ride has raised over $1,185,000.
WHO:	Kirk and Kris Tobias, Ride for Karen founders 500+ cyclists and volunteers Scotiabank representatives York/ South Simcoe/ Peel Regional Police, who have volunteered their time as ride escorts
WHEN:	Sunday, September 12, 2010 160 km Century Ride: 8:45 a.m. 100 km Metric Century Ride: 8:45 a.m. Kids' Fun Ride: 12:30 p.m. 25 km Family Ride: 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:	There are several opportunities to take photos of the cyclists and interview participants along the route, including:

	9 a.m.	160 km Century Ride/ 100 km Metric Century Ride starts: St Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave., Maple
	10:45 a.m.	160 km Century Ride Feed Zone: 3^rd Road Line North (north of Highway #9), Connor
	12:30 p.m.	Kids' Fun Ride starts: St Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave., Maple
	12:45 p.m.	Lunch stop: Queensville Park, Queensville Sideroad, East Gwillimbury
	1 p.m.	25 km Family Ride starts: St Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc. Ave., Maple
	1:45 p.m.	25 km Family Ride Feed Zone: Binder Twine Park, Teston Road in Kleinberg
	2:30-5 p.m.	Finish and BBQ: St. Joan of Arc High School, 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave., Maple

The full course map is available at http://www.rideforkaren.com/map.php

For further information:

and specific routes and times in each region, please contact:

Kathleen McMenamin
Paradigm Public Relations
416-203-2223 x 263
[e-mail]
On September 12, contact Kathleen McMenamin at 647-501-4993