The long ride

Regional police Sergeant Peter Viol is riding 4500 kilometres — by bicycle! — to raise money for the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre.

Viol lost his mother, father, and two friends to cancer and says “cancer will eventually affect all of us either directly or indirectly.” The “Tour Divide” ride takes Viol from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. He’s halfway through the journey that started last month.

You can follow Viol’s progress and make a donation to his efforts at this link.