Riding to conquer cancer

Megan Dimock is appealing to the Stratford community for sponsors as she puts on her bike shoes in training for the Ride to Conquer Cancer.

On November 16 and 17 the charity bike ride will be taking place for the first time in New Zealand.

The 200km course through Auckland is completed over two days and all participants have to have raised a minimum $2500 to be involved.

Megan admits she was apprehensive about the idea at first.

"Without dad's idea to get involved, I wouldn't have thought of it. I don't really have the time or motivation to go and cycle 200km for fun, but for a good cause I will give my all."

Megan's father, Barry Knowles, was diagnosed with prostate cancer early last year.

"If dad was willing to give this a go, then what was my excuse not to?"

Annette's Cake Design in Eltham is showing their support with a special offer on cupcakes and cakes and all proceeds will be donated to Megan's ride.

Megan's fundraising attempts have got her very close to her target, and her father has reached his, however Megan would like to acknowledge Nicole McDonald and Shaun Keenan from Stratford who are both also in the process of raising the necessary funds to ride.

"It would be so awesome if we did all manage to get to race together."

If you would like to donate to Megan or any of the other riders visit www.conquercancer.org.nz and search the riders name under the donate tab.