Cops for Cancer Tour de North hosting training ride in honour of former member

The Cops for Cancer Tour de North team will be holding a scheduled group ride on Sunday morning, their first without Shane Kelly after passing during a hit and run in PG last week.

The ride will begin just after 8am from the overflow parking lot of the PG Aquatic Centre on 18th Avenue. The public is encouraged to arrive for the send off 15 minutes earlier (7:45 AM).

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper with the Prince George RCMP spoke with MyPGNow.com.

“We have seen such an overwhelming amount of support in the community and this is just one more way for us to keep Shane’s memory alive as well as continue to raise money for something he was truly passionate about.”

On Sunday, the peloton will be travelling:

  • From the 1700-block of George Paul Lane to the 3000-block of Massey Drive via Foothills Boulevard and Highway 97 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
  • South on Highway 97 to Hixon between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
  • North on Highway 97 returning to Prince George between 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

The ride will be escorted by RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), and BC Sheriffs.

Motorists should expect short delays along this route, as escorts manage traffic to allow for safe passing.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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