Have you ever dreamed of being a biker?
How about a Big Biker?
If so, don't miss your chance to join the Heart and Stroke Fund's Big Bike Ride in 100 Mile House on June 10.
For $50 in donations, you can climb aboard and pedal your way to 20 minutes of fundraising fun, as Canada's biggest of the Big Bike cruises through town. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome as well to send the first bike off at 3:30 from the Save-On-Foods parking lot. The next teams leave at 4 and 5 p.m.
Organizer April Roberts says this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Big Bike Ride and she is asking people to wear something red. People can dress like Santa or anything – just wear some red for hearts, she adds.
"Every dollar raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Fund. Research is the biggest thing and government can only do so much. What they find out today can save my husband tomorrow."
Kamloops area co-ordinator Lianna Jansen says someone in British Columbia dies from heart disease or stroke every hour.
“Events like the Big Bike allow the Heart and Stroke Foundation to continue funding research, advocacy and health promotion that is improving the lives of all Canadians."
Seats on the big Bike are still available and people can jump on as individuals or join an existing team. Simply go to www.bigbike.ca and follow the links, or call April Roberts at 250-395-3665.