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VIDEO: Tour de Rock rolls into the Comox Valley

Local riders include Andy Quinn, Nicole Emery and Jon De Roo
Jolene Rudisuela

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock has officially arrived in the Comox Valley.

On Wednesday morning, the 22 riders left Campbell River and made their way down to the Valley, making stops at various local businesses and schools.

Three riders in this year’s Tour de Rock call this area home, including Andy Quinn with Courtenay Fire, Nicole Emery with Oyster River Fire and Jon De Roo with 97.3 The Eagle.

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Riders have more stopped planned in the Valley tomorrow morning, including breakfast and a headshave at Thrifty Foods, 444 Lerwick Road, Courtenay.

The Tour’s next stops are Qualicum and Parksville.

When you see the Tour de Rock riders passing, don’t be afraid to honk and show your support!

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Students at Ecole Puntledge Park were ready to welcome the Tour de Rock riders to their school. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
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Tour de Rock riders prepare to leave for their next stop. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela
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Nicole Emery hands out Tour de Rock temporary tattoos to the kids of Ecole Puntledge Park. Photo by Jolene Rudisuela