Cycle for hope: The race to raise $210K

This year’s High-Five goal is $210K for this year’s Georgian Bay event.

As the 15th annual Cycle for Hope returns, the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre (GBCSC) says it aims to raise more than $210,000 this year.

Over the course of 15 years, GBCSC says it has raised close to $900,000 to help support people living with cancer through the charity event.

The money goes to individuals living with cancer, their families or caregivers living in North Simcoe, South Georgian Bay and surrounding communities.

This year, the fundraiser is offering five different routes for participants to take.

The routes range from Collingwood to surrounding communities, including Stayner, Thornbury, Meaford and other parts of Blue Mountain.

Some of this year’s routes include off-road, unpaved trails through several scenic areas.

Some routes are as long as 100 kilometres, but for those looking for something a bit more family friendly, the event also offers a 9 kilometre route with stops for ice cream along the way.

For more information on the event, such as the post-event celebration and where to register, visit the organization’s website at GBCycleForHope.ca.