Today, October 2nd, marks the end of the Tour de Rock, AKA “Cops For Cancer,” for 2026. Spearheaded by police officers, paramedics and other emergency response workers, this charity bike ride has spanned the length of Vancouver Island, raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society, specifically to support research and programs that help childhood cancer patients.
Ahead of the tour’s conclusion, I had a chance to chat with Port Alberni RCMP Officer Darren Karn to ask how he’s feeling at the end of his first run. He has a bit of advice for anyone who might want to join the tour next year, and a quick check-in regarding essential eating on the Tour de Rock (Swedish Berries for Life!). Oh, and I made sure to ask if he’s going to have to bike all the way home.
At time of posting, the Tour de Rock has raised almost $690,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. If you’re seeing this on October 2nd, 2026, you can still donate here. And, if you’re reading this later, no sweat. There’s always next year!
Thanks so much to Darren and the whole team at Tour de Rock for taking time to chat with me over a long and very busy ride. It’s been a genuine pleasure! Thanks as well for the use of their pictures in this post, and on our social media.
If you’d like to hear more about Darren’s Tour de Rock Journey, check out my other two interviews with him! Part 1. Part 2.
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