A few years ago I met a man, who didn't look ill even though he told me he had Prostate Cancer. Over a period of...
About Us
Fun filled day of riding, poker hand, Breakfast, BBQ lunch, awards, prizes and Prostate Cancer Awareness.
Waterloo Regional Police lead a parade to our first stop. From there the ride is approximately 175km, well signed and self guided, through the countryside of the Waterloo Region, taking you to four of our sponsors for collection of your poker cards.
An exciting day culminates with a BBQ lunch, live music, awards for top pledge earners, prizes and souvenirs for sale on site.
Get your friends together, maybe start or join a team, register online and raise pledges. Participate in one of the top rated motorcycle rides in southern Ontario!
Together the Grand River Ride For Dad has raised over 3 million dollars since 2004, supporting research at the WRHN and focusing on Prostate Cancer Awareness in our wonderful community.
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Grand River Ride For Dad Group Ride
MotorcycleJun
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7am - 8:30 a.m.
Beat the Saturday morning rush !!
Pre-Registration Friday June 4 2027, 11am to 6pm
Waterloo Legion Br#530, 316 Marsland Drive, Waterloo.
Enjoy a Legion BBQ lunch with a special Ride For Dad price!
2027 Grand River Ride For Dad
Registration fee provides RIDE FOR DAD flag, entry into the Poker Draw, Breakfast at Moose Winooskis (While quantities last), Prize Draws and BBQ Lunch at the Waterloo Regional Police Association Hall.
All participants who register ONLINE must still go to Pre-Registration June 5 or Registration June 6, to collect their Ride For Dad Flag, Ride Passport Book and Wrist Band.
Entry to the parking lot is with wrist band only.
Breakfast at Moose Winooski (while quantities last) and BBQ Lunch at WRPA.
Police lead parade followed by a self directed poker run through the Waterloo Region countryside. The route will be well marked and the route will be provided at registration in the Ride Passport. Approximately 180 Km.
Passengers wishing to participate in Poker, pay full registration fee, which includes Breakfast and BBQ Lunch.
Passengers MEAL only ticket is $10.00
Watch our FaceBook, Instagram and X pages for early bird prizes and Prize announcements.
Raising $100 in pledges or donating $100 yourself gives you a tax receipt AND your contribution supports Prostate Cancer Research here, at home, at the Grand River Cancer Centre. Please seriously consider the positive impact you can make by registering with more than just the basic Ride Fee.
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GrandRiverMRFD/
Registration: 7am - 8:30 a.m. Kick Off: 9:30 a.m. Sharp
Starting location: 50 Sportsworld Crossing Road (King and Sportsworld Drive) Kitchener
$40 before Ride Day, $50 on Ride Day or FREE with $100.00 collected in pledges.
Pre-Registration
Friday June 4 11am-6pm
Waterloo Legion Branch 530, Marsland Drive
SWAG Bags for first 200 to Register or complete their Online Registration
2027 Top Fundraisers
Top Teams
Top Donors
Submit My Why
Charlie Pester
Kingston-Quinte
Author: Garry Janz
A few years ago I met a man, who didn’t look ill even though he told me he had Prostate Cancer. Over a period of time I got to know him better. He was always jovial and I thought PC can’t be all that bad. Then one day I was having coffee with him and before I left I said to him:
…What are you up to this afternoon Charlie? Well I guess he thought it was time to clue me in.
He said, Garry, if someone had told me ONE year ago about the PSA test, I wouldn’t be going home this afternoon to arrange my own funeral!
I was speechless!
Not until later did I find out about the PSA test and that it can be used as a tool to detect Prostate Cancer. I didn’t know then that a dozen men in Canada die from it every day!
Not long after, Charlie passed away.
Since that day I have been raising funds through our own organization, the PCFF.
Garry Janz
Co-Founder and President of Ride For Dad and the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation.
Chuck Shafley
Niagara
Author: Matt King
On May 2, 2019 the Niagara Ride lost one of its own. passed away after a long and courageous battle. Chuck was very involved with the Motorcycle Ride for Dad, his cancer was not Prostate Cancer but in his own words in a 2015 Niagara Falls Review article “I don’t have prostate cancer per se, but cancer is cancer. Anything you can do to help the battle, you have to try to do. I’ve had some awfully good care from doctors and nurses over the years.”
Chuck and his wife Lori were regulars at the Motorcycle Ride for Dad Fundraisers and BBQ’s and of course the rides. Chucks battle made it difficult to continue to ride a motorcycle so he exchanged the two wheels for a 1923 Bucket T. He was always up front and stepped in to give our Honorary Ride Captains a ride in the “Bucket”.
Chuck achieved the level of Diamond in the Motorcycle Ride for Dad Captains club meaning that he personally raised over $15 000. In 2016 Chuck was the top pledge earner for the Niagara Motorcycle Ride for Dad.
Chuck always had a smile on his face even when many of us knew that his body was not smiling on the inside. His attitude and outlook on life was one that many of us can use as an example of true grit.
Since his passing Chuck’s family have formed Team Chuck in memory of him and proudly continue the tradition of collecting pledges and being involved in the ride.
Chuck you will be missed. Please put in a good word for us on Ride Day.
Ed Johner
Manitoba
Author: Kirk Van Alstyne
In 2009 I met this amazing person after hearing his story and deciding we should start a chapter in Manitoba for Ride For Dad. Over the past decade, this man has inspired me and many others with his determination, courage and a great love for life. He has given countless days and hours each year, getting the RFD message and awareness out there will telling his own story of survival. He is one of the main reasons we all Ride for Dad.
What We Ride
Byron Smith
Ottawa
For the first 12 years with The Ride For Dad, I rode my ’86 Harley Davidson FLST Heritage Softail, red and cream For the last...
Pierre Allard
Yukon
The first photo is the way my bike looked when I first got it. It's a 1979 Honda Goldwing GL 1000. Aside from the cosmetics...
Retro British Ride
Ottawa
My favourite of the bikes I've owned. A 2006 Triumph Bonneville T-100. Custom paint and retro styling give this British classic a memorable look.. The...
Steve Adshade
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
My unicorn is a 2008 Buell Ulysses xb12x. Some wonder why! It looks like an adventure bike and sounds like a rock and roll band....
Bob Karai
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
This bike is a 1982 Yamaha Seca XJ650 RJ that I bought new the same year and have been riding ever since. This my third...
Submit My Ride
Byron Smith
Ottawa
Author: Byron Smith
For the first 12 years with The Ride For Dad, I rode my ’86 Harley Davidson FLST Heritage Softail, red and cream
For the last 8 years I have ridden my 2012 Harley Davidson FatBoy Lo, flat black.
Pierre Allard
Yukon
Author: Pierre Allard
The first photo is the way my bike looked when I first got it.
It’s a 1979 Honda Goldwing GL 1000.
Aside from the cosmetics that I changed to my liking; the engine cylinders needed to be bored out with all-new crankshaft and connecting rod bearings imported from Germany…!
Tom from Honda helped with the carbs and timing. Almost everything needed to be gone through like the brakes, suspension, cooling system, and electrical.
The second photo is the finished product, however, I am still finding stuff that needs doing haha.
Retro British Ride
Ottawa
Author: Rob Taylor
My favourite of the bikes I’ve owned. A 2006 Triumph Bonneville T-100.
Custom paint and retro styling give this British classic a memorable look..
The original 875cc engine carb set up has been boosted with aftermarket K&N jets and custom exhaust that provide a throaty sound and added double-digit horsepower. Lots of added safety and performance enhancements.
A great handling, peppy, head-turner.
Ride Safe!
Steve Adshade
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Author:
My unicorn is a 2008 Buell Ulysses xb12x.
Some wonder why! It looks like an adventure bike and sounds like a rock and roll band.
Why , because it different like me and didn’t cost me a mortgage payment
James Sherry
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Author:
2010 BMW F650 GS
Bob Karai
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Author:
This bike is a 1982 Yamaha Seca XJ650 RJ that I bought new the same year and have been riding ever since. This my third time in the Ride for Dad. The only alteration on the bike is a Wolfe header which many people recognize as a local bike shop in Cambridge back in the day.
Dave Sherrer
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Author:
Its a 2003 Heritage softail springer, Black and Chrome!
Brian Mullins
Grand River (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Author: Brian Mullins
2005 Ninja ZX6R 636
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