Kickstands up for cancer: 20th annual Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad set for Sunday

Motorcyclists in Windsor are invited to take part in the 20th annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad Windsor this weekend.

The 20th annual Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad will take place in the city on Sunday.

To date, $1.2 million has been raised for local prostate cancer awareness and research through a one-day motorcycle rally.

For event organizers Shane and Cori Miles, the event is taking on new meaning.

“My father rode this ride for years, never got his prostate checked, and now he’s diagnosed with inoperable prostate cancer,” said S. Miles.

“The awareness is so important to our family,” added C. Miles.

“Prostate cancer is in one in four of all men. So, you’re most likely going to end up with prostate cancer. But prostate cancer is also the most treatable if detected early.”

The Motorcycle Ride for Dad focuses on raising awareness and funding local research, according to the Miles’.

“The one thing I tell everybody, and I’ve done it since I was 35 years old, I pay for my test because it’s like buying a coffee to me. I just, I need it, and I have to have it,” said S. Miles, telling CTV News it’s a simple blood test.

“If you have to go to that next level, trust me gentlemen, it’s not as bad as everyone thinks. You have to stay alive.”

Riders can save $5 by registering on Saturday in-person at Thunder Road Harley-Davidson on Huron Church Road.

Day of, registrants can attend the dealership as early as 8 a.m. to participate.

“We’re kickstands up at 10 a.m.,” Miles said.