We're being urged to look out for increased motorcycle traffic on area roads on Saturday afternoon.
The fifth annual Ride of Respect will be held Saturday, with the goal of paying tribute to first responders but also underscoring the need for safety on the streets.
Organizer David Burrows said staging starts at 11 a.m. at Preferred Towing on Indian Road in Sarnia.
The kickstands will go up, and they'll leave for their trek around noon.
"We're going to head out toward Aamjiwnaang to go past the memorial to pay respect there," said Burrows. "Then, we'll head through Corunna and into Petrolia where we know they're having their 150th anniversary weekend. So, they're expecting us to go through. We'll go into Wyoming, to Camlachie, Bright's Grove and back to Sarnia."
Burrows said there will be a gathering afterwards at the Moose Lodge with door prizes and other fun things to do. He said donations are being collected in support of Ohana Landing transitional housing for youth.
It's hoped at least $2,000 will be collected, after last year's fundraiser generated around $1,700.
"People are welcome to come by, even if they aren't riding a motorcycle," he said. "If they want to come by and see all the motorcycles and see what's happening, that'd be great, and they can make a donation."
The inaugural event, that took place in May 2020, had 125 motorcycles riding a 50 km route through the city to pay respect to frontline workers.
More information can be found at www.rideofrespect.ca.
