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2ND ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY RIDE MOTORCYCLE EVENT
DATE: Thursday July 8, 2010
CONTACT: Melissa Stephens, Tourism Information Coordinator
Tourism Brantford
519-751-9900, ext. 203
Brantford, ON: What better way to discover our neighbouring counties while raising money for charity than on the back of motorcycle. On August 7, 2010 Racer's Choice Recreation is pleased to present the second annual Opportunity Ride Motorcycle Event. Last year, 70 riders on 51 bikes turned out to enjoy the cross-county ride, organized by Ride the Counties, Tourism Brantford, Oxford County Tourism and Perth County Tourism.
The event kicks off with registration from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Racers Choice Recreation, 1264 Colborne Street in Brantford, where participants will pick up their passport and pay the $10/bike fee. (Charitable tax receipts are available.) Start time for the ride is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
There are three main stops for participants to get their passports stamped in order to be eligible for prizes. They include: the Brantford Visitor & Tourism Centre, 399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway; Leaping Deere Legends, 544212 Clarke Road in Ingersoll; and the Perth County Welcome Centre & Artisan Marketplace, 2146 Hwy. 7 & 8 in Shakespeare.
The ride concludes at 4:00 p.m. back at Racers Choice Recreation in Brantford for special presentations and food and beverages.
All proceeds from this event go towards supporting Participation House Brantford and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch. Opportunity Ride is made possible through the corporate support of several Brantford businesses including: TMP Image Printing, Home Hardware Building Centres – 116 King George Road, Brantford, AM 1380 News Country, FM 92 The Jewel, and J & K Grohn Building Supplies Ltd.
"It feels great to participate. Our second annual Opportunity Ride promises to be a real fun ‘tourism ride!’ Canadian Mental Health Association & Participation House Brantford welcomes and appreciates your support!” - Doug Hunt, Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Volunteer Services at Participation House Brantford.
“This event is a wonderful chance for motorcycle enthusiasts to explore the Brantford, Woodstock and Stratford areas on the roads less travelled. With attractions and points of interest along the way, this summer you can discover all the regions have to offer and support two local charities at the same time.” - Susan Sager, Manager of Tourism & Marketing, Tourism Brantford
For more information, contact Doug Hitchon at Racers Choice Recreation, 519-754-1472 or e-mail sales@racerschoice.ca.
Ride Huron and Perth Counties in the Annual Forbidden Ride
On the last weekend on May each year, the streets of Perth Huron will be filled with the sound of roaring motorcycles cruising their way from Shakespeare to Goderich as they take a Forbidden Ride.
Perth and Huron Counties have once again partnered together to support the Perth and Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations while offering all motorcycle enthusiasts a fun weekend adventure they’ll never forget. The Forbidden Ride weekend kick offs with a police escorted ride through downtown Stratford to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival for ‘Biker’s Night’. Following the play, you’ll enjoy the charming hospitality of one of our motorcycle-friendly accommodations.
On Saturday morning, participants are encouraged to visit one of our many fantastic restaurants for a delicious breakfast. Then be sure to browse through some of the unique shops before heading to the Perth County Welcome Centre and Artisan Market in Shakespeare to begin the Forbidden Ride. The cost to participate in the ride is $25.00 for the first rider and $15.00 for a passenger, with all of the proceeds being donated to the Perth and Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations.
The Forbidden Ride will take you from countryside to coastline, with bikers stopping in at least 5 different towns to collect stamps on the “roads less travelled”. You will stop at various attractions throughout the two counties to explore the luscious landscape and forbidden finds we have to offer! It will end on The Cove beach in beautiful Goderich (Canada’s prettiest town), where a savoury BBQ featuring local foods, live music and great prizes will await you.
The 2010 ride was a great success, collecting over $5000 for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We'd like to thank all the riders who came out and suported the cause and all the businesses that donated prizes to make the day a successful and fun event.
Details about the 2011 Forbidden Ride will be posted here when available.
