Terry Fox’s brother in northern Ontario on cross-country bike ride

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Darrell Fox continues his brother’s journey

Terry Fox's brother bikes through Thunder Bay

Terry Fox’s brother Darrell is continuing the late runner’s marathon legacy with the National Ride of Hope cycling team on a cross-country journey.

The team of eight stopped in northern Ontario at the Terry Fox Monument in Thunder Bay on Monday, where the beloved Canadian athlete and amputee had to stop his run 45 years ago.

The Ride for Hope is on Highway 17 headed for Terrace Bay on the northern part of Lake Superior on Tuesday.

Averaging 225.5 km per day, it started in Vancouver 15 days ago.

The 32-day trek is all in support of life-saving cancer research.

“The ride will not be impossible. The ride will be ‘Terry Fox’ hard and will hurt. Bring it on,” Darrell said on his fundraising page.

“Terry’s goal was simple: raise more money, fund more research, save and extend more lives. We invite you to join us either as we traverse the county and/or by donating.”

To date, Darrell has raised more than $97,500 with a national goal to raise $1 million to pay tribute to his brother.

More northern Ont. stops

On Wednesday, the team is stopping in Wawa and will be in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, where CTV News Northern Ontario hopes to catch up with them for an in-person interview.

Tuesday afternoon, the cycling team’s speed was 114.4 km/h with an average moving speed of 27.1 km/h.

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On Friday, the team will stop in Little Current on Manitoulin Island and take the ferry from Lake Huron to Tobermory.

The final destination is St. John’s, N.L.