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
Established in 2004, the Kingston-Quinte Motorcycle Ride for Dad has raised over $1.6 million dollars for the fight against prostate cancer. The proceeds from our annual events are invested in ground-breaking prostate cancer research and life-saving public awareness campaigns of the disease and the importance of early detection.
2024 also marks a special milestone for the Kingston-Quinte Motorcycle Ride for Dad, 20 YEARS!
Thanks to everyone who has participated, donated, or volunteered over the last 2 decades!
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Kingston-Quinte Ride for Dad Group Ride
Motorcycle
May
25
7:30-9 am
Pre-registration
Friday, May 24, 4 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Registration: 7:30-9 am Kick Off: 9:30 am Sharp
Starting location: Cataraqui Arena, 1030 Sunnyside Rd. Kingston K7L 4V4
$40 before Ride Day, $50 on Ride Day or FREE with $100.00 collected in pledges.
2024 Top Fundraisers
Top Teams
Top Donors
Why We Ride
Byron Smith
Ottawa
Why I ride: Freedom & Camaraderie. Riding with friends and strangers but still alone with your thoughts. Why I Ride For Dad: Because I believe...
Ed Johner
Manitoba
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...
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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.
Byron Smith
Ottawa
Author: Byron Smith
Why I ride: Freedom & Camaraderie. Riding with friends and strangers but still alone with your thoughts.
Why I Ride For Dad: Because I believe a dozen Canadian men don’t need to die every day from Prostate cancer.
Because I believe in the overwhelming power of a large group of people pursuing a single goal.
Because I believe Prostate Cancer can someday be beaten.
Because I believe that the Ride For Dad is the organization to get us there.
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.
Sean Secord
Yukon
Author: Sean Secord
I was invited to join the board without ever having been involved in any sort of organized ride. I’d recently bought a bike and was starting to ride, but it was more about my being a healthcare professional and someone who dedicates time to worthy causes. Each aspect of that has flourished. I am committed to this cause because I see the need and the difference we make. The more I learned about prostate cancer and Ride for Dad, the more I invested in doing more. I am part of an amazing board, community, and organization that loves what we do and continually strives to do it bigger and better. And I live in a part of the world that is gorgeous, and best viewed from a bike during an outing with great people.
Rick Holt
Kingston-Quinte
Author:
I started riding as an economical way to get around, and besides, riding motorcycles was a family tradition dating back to the 1930’s. Now, 59 years later, I ride mainly for the freedom and solitude of the open road.
Some years ago, I met a man who had given up a lucrative profession to support his wife’s career and become a stay-at-home dad. These days, he spends much of his time helping others, volunteering, and supporting good causes. When he first suggested that I Ride for Dad – he’s not a motorcyclist himself – I declined. I am much happier riding by myself or with one or two others, than in rallies or large groups. However, as I learned more about how much this individual spends his time and energy helping others, I changed my mind. My participation in Ride for Dad, and the generosity of my family, friends, and acquaintances in sponsoring me is a tribute to him.
What We Ride
Garry Janz
Ottawa
Too bad it took me so long to discover the BMW R1200RT! It is a magnificent, powerful sport touring machine designed and built by German...
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...
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Garry Janz
Ottawa
Author: Garry Janz
Too bad it took me so long to discover the BMW R1200RT!
It is a magnificent, powerful sport touring machine designed and built by German engineers. Features include Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment, Shift Assist Pro (for both up- and downshifts), central locking system for the luggage and storage compartments, low and high seats, cruise control, and keyless ignition.
Other standard features include ABS Pro, heated grips and seats, Automatic Stability Control, Riding Modes (Road/Rain), Adjustable Power Windshield, On-board Computer Pro, height adjustable rider’s seat and LED lamps.
Pressing the INFO button scrolls through all the menus to setup the bike, including suspension preload (rider, rider with luggage, two-up), Electronic damping settings (Soft, Normal, Hard), travel information such as tire pressure, fuel consumption, fuel range, amazing audio system, and more.
David Campbell
Ottawa
Author: David Campbell
This is my 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600
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.
Nelson Cross
Kingston-Quinte
Author:
’14 Victory Vegas 8-Ball
Michael W. Budde
Kingston-Quinte
Author: Michael W. Budde
We undertook the Kingston Motorcycle Ride for Dad July 24. We were provided with a map and predetermined route which took us from Kingston along ‘curvy-twisty, uppy-downy’ motorcycle backroads all the way to Henderson, near hwy 7, and back. The weather played along nicely with comfortable temperatures under slightly overcast skies.
Thanks to lots of very generous sponsorship donations, we managed to raise a very respectable $1958.-
Neil Henderson
Kingston-Quinte
Author:
98 GL1500SE Canadian Edition
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