July 21, 2009 (Sudbury, ON) – Excitement is starting to build for World Cup Medalist, Devon Kershaw’s return to his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario in late July. On Wednesday, July 29, Kershaw will be teaming up with Eleanor McMahon, the Founder of Share the Road (www.sharetheroad.ca), to raise awareness for bike safety and healthy lifestyles. This joint initiative between Kershaw and Share the Road will feature a group bike ride in Sudbury on the evening of July 29. The 15-kilometre ride will start and finish at Science North and will be open to cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Kershaw and McMahon share a common tragedy. Eleanor McMahon lost her husband OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, who was killed while on a training ride on his bike in June 2006, and Devon’s girlfriend, Sofie Manarin was also killed on a training ride in 2001. The Share the Road Ride is being held in order to raise awareness for the importance of sharing the road safely in order to prevent further tragedies.

On Thursday, July 30, Kershaw will be hosting a personal fundraising luncheon at the Idylwylde Golf Club between 12 noon and 1 p.m. in an effort to raise funds and find corporate partners to join him in his journey to 2010 and beyond. Guests will be treated to a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the life of a World Cup ski racer as Kershaw will discuss his rise to the top of the world cross-country ski ranks as well as his expectations for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased for $50 at www.devonkershaw.com.