Bike ride raises about $20,000 for Portage

September 26, 2024 @ 9:00 amNews

Early in the morning about 50 riders struck out on a 100km trek throughout Centre Wellington for Pedal for Portage, a fundraiser for the Portage rehabilitation facility in Elora to help teens with addiction issues. Photos by Bill Longshaw
Johnathan Macginnis fills up his water bottle at the Beatty Line stop point of Pedal for Portage. Photos by Bill Longshaw
Johnathan Macginnis fills up his water bottle at the Beatty Line stop point of Pedal for Portage. Photos by Bill Longshaw
There were about 125 riders in total who participated in one of four different rides – 100km, 75km, 45km, and 20km. They raised about $20,000 for Portage. Photos by Bill Longshaw
Riders stopped at the Beatty Line rest stop to catch their breath and have a drink of water. Photos by Bill Longshaw

CWNTRE WELLINGTON – About 125 riders participated in one of four different rides on Sept. 21 – 100km, 75km, 45km, and 20km. They raised about $20,000 for Portage.

RIGHT: Early in the morning about 50 riders struck out on a 100km trek throughout Centre Wellington for Pedal for Portage, a fundraiser for the Portage rehabilitation facility in Elora to help teens with addiction issues.

BELOW: Johnathan Macginnis fills up his water bottle at the Beatty Line stop point of Pedal for Portage.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Pedal for Portage began and ended at the GrandWay Events Centre. Here a team of riders from a cycling club in Guelph enjoy lunch, which was included in their entry fee.