They're ready to ride ... again

It's been a tough year for five local motorcycle enthusiasts.

But they're on the road to recovery after being struck and injured by a car last summer while riding their motorbikes on Lincoln Road.

Four of the five people hurt in the accident plan to jump back on their bikes in a few weeks and do their part in the fight against cancer.

They intend to be active participants in this year's 2009 Tri-City New Brunswick Ride for Dad.

The second annual fundraiser in support of prostate cancer research and education is set for June 6 in Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton. The goal is to raise $50,000.

Mark Perego of Upper Gagetown is co-chair of the event and one of the bikers who was hurt.

"It's been a long haul but we were graced with a great hospital and rehab facilities here in Fredericton," Perego said Thursday  To read the rest of the article:http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/638391