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CTV News
12-08-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Voyageur 200 bicycle ride aims to support North Bay hospital
Stroke survivor Jeff Miller organizes the 3rd annual Voyageur 200 ride in North Bay to raise funds for the local hospital's rehab unit. Eric Taschner reports.
Hamilton Spectator
30-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Cyclists tackle 200 km of gravel to support Health Centre
The Voyageur 200, an epic 200 kilometre ride over the region's gravel roads, is an endurance test to say the least, but the race's purpose – raising funds for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation — spurs the riders on. The event returns on August 16, and if you feel 200 kilometres is too much for you, rest assured participants don't have to ride the entire course. New for this year is a 30 km course, which for organizers is a way to welcome riders who may be new to two-wheeling over gravel. There are also 60- and 100-kilometre courses, designed to attract as many riders as possible to the charitable event. The money raised stays local at the NBRHC with the purpose of raising awareness and support for Aphasia, a language impairment caused by strokes, a cause close to the heart of event organizer and stroke survivor Jeff Miller. The entire ride winds along gravel backroads and trails through Corbeil, Bonfield, Mattawa, North Bay, and Callander. The race was founded two years ago in partnership with Discovery Routes, and since then, riders have raised over $8,000. Regarding the partnership, Miller noted, 'Teaming up with Discovery Routes is a great way to showcase the incredible network of trails across the region, help grow the community of riders and encourage new investments in trails.' The event is entirely volunteer run, and this year's title sponsor is Lefebvre Commercial Industrial, based in Corbeil. In a release for the event, Tammy Morison, President & CEO of the NBRHC Foundation, emphasized, 'Events like this not only raise critical funds, but also build awareness and bring our community together in a powerful way. We're inspired by every rider, volunteer, and donor who pedals with purpose to support exceptional healthcare for our loved ones.' Along the route, riders are supported with aid stations offering water and light snacks along the way. After the race, organizers are hosting a barbeque at the Four Seasons Club on Corbeil Road. A donation to the NBRHC will get you in the door whether you participated in the race or not. Enjoy some barbeque, a cash bar, and afternoon entertainment. To register for the race, or to donate or sponsor the event, all the details are on the event's website at . David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of BayToday, a publication of Village Media. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
