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Share the Road with Devon Kershaw on June 22

by skitrax.com
Devon Kershaw (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus
Devon Kershaw (CAN) © Nordic Focus
June 12, 2016 (Sudbury, ON) – One of Canada’s most accomplished and decorated xc skiers, Devon Kershaw, a multi-time Olympian and FIS Nordic Worlds champion, is back in his native Sudbury to host the 7th annual “Share the Road” Ride on June 22. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome to raise awareness for bike safety and healthy lifestyles.

Devon Kershaw at the 2011 Share the Road event [P] courtesy of Devon Kershaw
Devon Kershaw at the 2011 Share the Road event © courtesy of Devon Kershaw

The Share the Road Cycling Coalition (SRCC), founded by Eleanor McMahon, is an Ontario-based non-profit organization, which promotes bicycling as a mode of transportation, recreation and fitness through provincial advocacy.

Devon Kershaw (l) and Alex Harvey show off their gold medals after winning the team sprint in Oslo at the 2011 Nordic Worlds [P] Nordic Focus
Devon Kershaw (l) and Alex Harvey show off their gold medals after winning the team sprint in Oslo at the 2011 Nordic Worlds © Nordic Focus

Kershaw and McMahon share a common tragedy of losing loved ones through cycling accidents. McMahon lost her husband OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, who was killed while on a training ride on his bike in June 2006, and Kershaw’s former girlfriend, Sophie Manarin was also killed on a training ride in 2001.

Eleanor McMahon (l) and Devon Kershaw at the 2010 event. [P] Share the Road
Eleanor McMahon (l) and Devon Kershaw at the 2010 event. © Share the Road

Listen to Kershaw’s CBC.ca interview here.
Learn more about the Share the Road Cycling Coalition here.





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