Motorcycle enthusiasts from across Alberta will hop on their rides and head to Ponoka this weekend to see if they can help find a cure for blindness.
Hundreds of riders are expected to participate in the 31st Alberta Ride for Sight, converging on the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Centre on Friday and Saturday to raise funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ efforts to find the causes, treatments and cures for blinding retinal eye diseases.
Group rides will leave from Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer on Saturday morning, heading to Ponoka for a gathering featuring live music, a stunt show, bike games, a classic car show and free camping.
The ride from Red Deer will leave at 10 a.m. from Turple Bros. (175 Leva Ave.).
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $50 to attend the event.
For more information and to register, visit www.rideforsight.com or call 1-800-461-3331.