Toronto's Karen Ingram is a mother of three children, ages 10, 12 and 14. Since 2012, Karen has ridden thousands of kilometres to conquer cancer in this lifetime, participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer five times so far. This year, Karen will bring her total to over 7,000 km. Read her inspiring story here! Karen is an avid participant in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer … [Read more...]
My Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
This is a Guest Post from Michelle Sirio, cancer survivor and veteran charity ride cyclist. You can read Michelle’s story of how she conquered cancer and starting riding for the cure here. On June 13 and 14 I once again participated in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This year’s Ride raised over $19 million for The … [Read more...]
8th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer 2015 – Save the Date!
SAVE THE DATE! The 8th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer 2015 Benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre WHAT: On June 13th and 14th, 2015, thousands of dedicated women and men will embark on a two-day, 200-kilometre cycling journey between Toronto and Niagara Falls. This year, participants can select one of six route options to ride. The 8th annual … [Read more...]
The Ride to Conquer Cancer – An Interview with Cancer Survivor Michelle Sirio
All over the world, people are fighting back against cancer. Some are fighting back on their bikes! Michelle Sirio was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 36. After 22 cycles of chemotherapy, Michelle is now celebrating nine years cancer free. Since she was diagnosed, Michelle has been determined to raise funds to conquer cancer in our lifetime. She started in … [Read more...]
How to Train for Your First Charity Bike Ride – Get Fit Fast!
Deciding to do a charity bike ride is a great way to get involved and get fit. The fixed date for the cycling event gives you a get-cycling-fit goal to aim for, and the motivation to keep going with your cycling training plan (you don’t want to end up pushing your bike uphill on the day, if you can avoid it). Most charity bike rides take place during the summer, so you have the … [Read more...]
