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Tour de Rock passing through Comox Valley Wednesday

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Tour de Rock rolls through the Comox Valley Wednesday.

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a fourteen day cycling fundraiser, is continuing its Vancouver Island trek.

Cyclists passed through Campbell River Tuesday, Wednesday’s stops are happening in Courtenay and Comox.

Following Wednesday’s Comox Valley visit, cyclists will head to Qualicum Beach and Parksville on Thursday, September 25.

This year’s fundraiser has already raised over $318,000,nearly one-third of its $1 million goal.

The annual bike ride aims to raise funds for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Tour de Rock’s final stop is in Victoria on October 3.

Click here for more information about the annual cycling trek, and to contribute to help the riders reach their goal.

– Article includes information from Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2025, via Canadian Cancer Society

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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