The start of the 25th Annual Cops for Cancer Tour de North is just a few weeks away.
The 2026 Tour de North team will officially begin their over 800 kilometre ride starting on September 11th in Dawson Creek heading South and ending in Williams Lake September 17th.
As part of their training, these riders will be given an escorted training ride between Quesnel and Williams Lake tomorrow (August 22).
RCMP remind motorists to expect minor traffic disruptions in these areas during these times
No Frills Supermarket-Quesnel 8:30 am to 9 am
Windt Road rest area-Quesnel 10:10am to 10:25 am
Mcleese Lake rest area-Williams Lake 12:25 pm to 1:10 pm
Windt Road rest area-Quesnel 2:40 pm to 2:55 pm
No Frills Supermarket-Quesnel 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm
The training ride will give residents in the area a chance to see the riders and catch a glimpse of their teamwork.
“What makes Tour de North special is the people,” Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Lead for Tour de North and Prince George RCMP Media Relations Officer, “Whether it’s a wave from the side of the road, a handmade sign, or an entire community coming together to welcome the riders, the support we receive from northern residents is truly inspiring.”
Residents are encouraged to come out, cheer loudly, and show your Northern pride.
Cops for Cancer began in 1994 with one police officer wanting to make a difference, today it’s changing the lives of children with cancer.
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