Riders depart Earls Polo Park in the 17th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This year’s ride raised more than $600,000. (MRFD / HANDOUT)
WINNIPEG — More than 1,200 riders took part in the 17th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad on Saturday, raising over $600,000 in support of prostate cancer research and education.
The event’s total fundraising over 17 years now surpasses $5.7 million, with all proceeds remaining in Manitoba.
“The great weather was a factor in another amazing turnout of Riders and spectators,” said MRFD co-chair and founding member Moe Sabourin.
“Each year, the support from Manitobans is incredible. Thank you to all registered riders, pledge donors, sponsors, media partners and volunteers.”
The ride began at Earls Polo Park with a police-escorted parade down Portage Avenue and continued through Selkirk and Gimli before wrapping up at Cowboys, Canad Inns Windsor Park.
A highlight of the event was the unveiling of a new Manitoba specialty licence plate supporting the cause. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe and MPI vice-president Maria Campos announced that $30 from each plate sold will go to the Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group.
The Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad specialty plate. (MPI)
The new Ride For Dad plates will be available for both passenger vehicles and motorcycles at all MPI Service Centres and Autopac brokers across Manitoba on July 14, 2025.
Riders get ready to depart Earls Polo Park in the 17th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (CHRISD.CA)
Riders get ready to depart Earls Polo Park in the 17th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (CHRISD.CA)
