Ride for the Health of it

06/04/2026

Check it out! Our website has been updated and now includes this year’s event information, updates, and changes. Visit the site to see what’s new!

Registration is $50 with an additional $20 for a passenger. Registration includes a complimentary lunch (courtesy of the Red Ochre Cafe), a Ride for the Health of It t-shirt and one door prize ticket.

Stay tuned as we’ll be revealing some of our amazing door prizes in the coming weeks.

Door Prize Draws:
Once your door prize ticket has been drawn, it will not go back to be drawn again.

Grand Prize:
For the 6th year in a row, courtesy of Canadian Medical Products, the Grand Prize is a trip for 2 to Montreal to see a Canadiens game! This includes return airfare, hotel and tickets to the game of your choice!

Fundraising Incentive:
If you raise $100, you will receive FREE Registration (which includes the complimentary lunch, a Ride for the Health of It t-shirt and one door prize ticket) and 1 ticket for the Grand Prize.

For every additional $100 raised, you get an additional ticket for the Grand Prize!

We’re also excited to share that we have even more exciting announcements coming soon. Stay tuned!

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Ride for the Health of it! is a motorcycle event supporting the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation.

06/03/2026

The weather is looking great for Thursday and a great time for a group ride!

When riding in group, it is important to know a few things to keep everyone safe.

The lead rider positions themselves to dominate the lane that the group is in. They set the route and keep everyone together by not accelerating or riding too fast.

The 2nd bike rides staggered (on an angle) behind the lead bike with a distance of 1 second. The 3rd bike is then 2 seconds directly behind the lead bike and 1 second staggered from the 2nd bike. The 4th bike is then 2 seconds directly behind the 2nd bike and 1 second staggered from the 3rd. This pattern continues depending on the number of bikes.

The less experienced riders should ride closer to the front. This helps the lead bike ensure the group stays together. In addition, the riders toward the rear tend to have to ride more aggressively to prevent the group from spreading apart.

See the photos for riding positions, proper spacing, lane dominance, passing in a group and hand signals.

To maintain the lane dominance when passing, all odd numbered bikes do not move far over the white or yellow line. The even numbered bikes get to swing the most. (It’s more fun to be an even number!)

05/15/2026

Even if the helmet still looks fine, motorcycle helmets expire after about 5 years because the materials inside them slowly break down over time.

A helmet can look perfect on the outside and still no longer protect properly on the inside. This is why the expiration guideline matters so much!

Most manufacturers recommend that you replace your helmet after 5 years of regular use and IMMEDIATELY after a crash or hard impact (even a major drop!).

If stored unused, many manufacturers say that a helmet is good for 7 years, maximum, from the manufacturer’s date.

The main reason why is that it is the EPS foam (styrofoam) that actually saves you. This impact-absorbing foam liner (the part that actually protects your brain) dries out, compresses, and loses effectiveness with age, sweat, oils hair products, heat and normal wear.

If you have removable liners, you should wash them regularly.

The manufacture date is usually on a a sticker under the line or on the DOT label inside the helmet.

And now you know!

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Just another 78 days for the 6th Annual Ride for the Health of it in support of the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation!

See you on Saturday, August 1st, 2026!

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05/14/2026

One of our major sponsors is hiring!

If you or someone you know is looking for a great opportunity, be sure to check out their post and consider joining their team!

We wanted to share their post as the Red Ochre Cafe has supported us since the Ride for the Health of it began!

As we gear up to extend our hours for the summer we are hiring!

Join the best team. You must be willing to work weekends and evenings for a competitive wage plus tips!

Do you want to be part of the exciting summer ahead?

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05/01/2026

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and, here in Newfoundland, there’s no better time to remind everyone to stay sharp on the roads.

It’s May 1st, but let’s be real… We are still dealing with leftover salt, loose gravel and more potholes than we’d like to count. These conditions can be especially dangerous for motorcycles.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Riders need to stay alert and ride smart. Drivers need to take that extra second to look twice. Let’s look out for each other and make it a safe start to the riding season!

Just 3 more months or 92 days until the 6th Annual Ride for the Health of it, proudly supporting the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation.

04/18/2026

It’s a great weekend to start getting your bike ready for the first ride of the season!

After being stored for the winter, make sure you complete the Motorcycle Spring Checklist:

DO A WALK-AROUND
Look for leaks, wear and tear and examine cables and pivot points. Ensure your throttle isn’t sticking.

EXAMINE YOUR TIRES
Ensure you have lots of tread and the correct tire pressure. Over the winter and with the temperature differences, your tires can be down several psi. Make sure to check for signs of damage such as cracks or dry rot.

CHECK YOUR ELECTRICALS
This includes your headlight (and high beam), turn signals, brake light and horn.

CHECK YOUR BRAKES
This includes pads, brake lines and brake fluid before setting out on your first ride. Make sure there’s no condensation/water in your brake fluid reservoir. Replace worn pads or cracked lines. Also, test front and rear brakes separately to make sure they're in working order, are not “spongy” and free from scraping or squealing.

FLUIDS
Check and top up all fluids. Some people choose to change them at the start of the season. Don’t forget to clean and lubricate your chain (if applicable).

CHECK YOUR GEAR
Especially with the salt, sand and potholes as well as vehicles not used to bikes on the road, you must dress for the slide, not the ride. Did you know helmets are only good for 5 years? The oils from your head break down the styrofoam in the helmet. It is the styrofoam that absorbs the impact.

REGISTRATION & INSURANCE
Make sure you have your bike registered and insured and have the documents with you!

Once you and your bike are ready, be careful and TAKE IT EASY!

Take your time and get comfortable! Find a clean parking lot to brush up on your slow speed and emergency maneuvers. Anyone can ride fast and in a straight line….. There is still lots of salt & sand on the roads and there are plenty of potholes! Other drivers are not used to seeing motorcyclists back on the road either.

Rubber side down! See you Saturday, August 1st!

03/22/2026

❄️Could this be Sheila’s Brush?❄️
🙏🏍️Let’s Hope So!🏍️🙏

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03/20/2026

Hang in there… Spring will be here today!

02/08/2026

There’s more than one way to support the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation! Why not attend their 35th Annual Auction, just 7 weeks before the 6th Annual Ride for the Health of it!

The 35th Annual Auction for The Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation is set for Saturday, June 13th 2026. If you are interested in donating, volunteering or attending, please reach out to Don or Colleen at 945-5289 or by email: [email protected]

Thanks in advance for your support!

11/27/2025

After 116 days, 16 long weeks, a few tears, and a whole lot of hard work, one of our major sponsors for the Tcp HealthFoundation’s Ride for the Health of it — the Red Ochre Cafe — will reopen TODAY (Thursday, November 27th)!

They cannot wait to see everyone back inside this amazing local spot that has supported so many in our community.

They will now be open Wednesday to Sunday.

Call 709-598-2888 to place your order or make a reservation!

Please share to help support them, just as they’ve supported all of us!