Friday June 13, 2014 – 1pm
Posted Jun 13, 2014 02:18:36 PM.
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1:00- Steve Kee, Director of Media and Digital Communications for Insurance Bureau of Canada
It’s the only Friday the 13th of 2014 and more than 100,000 motorcycle riders will travel to the tiny town of Port Dover, population 6,400. They will be taking part in the “Friday the 13th” ride, an event described as “the biggest single-day motorcycle event in the world.” Steve Kee, IBC’s Director of Media and Digital Communications, who is a rider, himself, and made the trek to Port Dover and he warns that the Port Dover run “is not for people who have little or no experience in group or highway riding. Make sure you are ready for it.” Motorcycle sales are up, which means new riders on the road this summer. “Riding a motorcycle requires skill, control and a different level of focus than when driving a car – for example, knowing how to brake safely while leaning into a turn.” Riding is about enjoyment and safety. “Stay alert to all potential dangers, keep your wheels on the road and keep the shiny side up. Enjoy a safe ride wherever you go,” Kee adds.
1:30- Neil Adams, Talk Show Producer and Soccer fan
A look at yesterday’s opening game at the 2014 FIFA World Cup as well a preview of today’s games.
1:45- Paul Helsby, Race Director for the Trigator for Kids Triathlon
On Saturday, June 14, the fifth annual TriGator for Kids will take place in Elmira, Ontario. TriGator is a kids’ triathlon race with age appropriate swim-bike-run distances for children between the ages of 3 and 14. It has become the largest children’s triathlon in Canada, with more than 825 children registered, including those with disabilities. Everyone is invited to get active and all registration proceeds are donated to Jumpstart Charities who help give local kids from financially disadvantaged families the chance to participate in organized sport and physical activities. It’s about kids helping kids. This event is strongly supported by numerous local companies and each year, approximately a dozen children are sponsored to participate at no charge. To-date the race has raised over $185,000, which gives local kids a sporting chance through Jumpstart Charities.
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