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Motorcyclists Rev Up for Ride for Dad: Hundreds Hit the Road from Windsor

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With the rallying cry of ‘Let’s Ride!’, the roar of 400 motorcycles launched the 20th annual Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad on Sunday morning, starting from Thunder Road Harley Davidson. 

The riders thundered out of Windsor on a cross-country trip, first heading to Amherstburg, then through Colchester, ultimately concluding their ride in Belle River. 

This yearly motorcycle parade has raised $1.2 million locally for prostate cancer research, while the Rides for Dad initiatives nationwide have accumulated $43 million in the last 25 years.

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According to organizers, the primary aim of this annual event is to raise awareness among men and their families about the importance of early testing and detection as the best way to fight this disease.

Statistics indicate that one in eight men will develop prostate cancer while one in 29 will die from it, leading ride organizers to stress the necessity of regular testing.

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Hundreds of motorcyclists roared out of Thunder Road Harley Davidson in Windsor on Sunday, May 25, 2025, to kick off the 20th Ride for Dad fundraiser. Photo by Julie Kotsis /Windsor Star

“My message is always — PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing, early testing, saves your life,” said Garry Loeper, steering committee chairman of Prostate Cancer Support Windsor/Essex, after the ride commenced.

“Men also often worry about potential side effects (like erectile dysfunction). The longer you wait, the worse the odds become,” Loeper added. 

“Men often don’t think about survivability until they receive a prostate cancer diagnosis, at which point they become concerned. However, they primarily worry about the side effects. We’re here to help.”

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SLIDESHOW: Over 500 Motorcyclists Participate in BRACAC’s 25th Annual Great Teddy Bear Run

SLIDE SHOW: Over 500 motorcyclists participate in BRACAC’s 25th annual Great Teddy Bear Run

Published 2:15 pm Saturday, April 26, 2025

Over 500 motorcyclists from various regions participated in the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center’s 25th annual Great Teddy Bear Run, riding from the Warren County Justice Center to the Bowling Green Harley Davidson to raise awareness about child abuse and support local children on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

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Possible Harley-Davidson Cyberattack May Affect Over 60,000 Motorcyclists – Drag Bike News

Cybercriminals have reportedly targeted Harley-Davidson during the Christmas season, with RedHotCyber (RHC) indicating that over 66,000 customer records might have been exposed.

The attack is reportedly linked to the 888 group, which is said to have shared a sample of the compromised data on an online forum. According to RHC, the data sample reveals customer information that could only have been obtained from the company’s internal IT systems or from a third-party vendor.

Possible Harley-Davidson Cyberattack May Affect Over 60,000 Motorcyclists – Drag Bike News
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The 888 group, which is rumored to be behind the breach, is notorious in the cybersecurity realm and has connections to several significant data breaches in the past. In September 2024, they were implicated in a breach involving Oracle, which compromised sensitive information of over 4,000 employees. Additionally, they were associated with a hack that leaked contact information of 33,000 current and former employees of Accenture.

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While both of those previous incidents involved employee data, the breach at Harley-Davidson carries heightened significance, primarily due to the nature of the information compromised, which pertains to customers rather than employees, and the scale of the breach.

The specific details of the compromised data have not yet been disclosed. In fact, Harley-Davidson has not confirmed that the data theft has occurred. However, RHC suggests that such an attack could reveal names, addresses, and possibly details related to the customers’ motorcycle purchases. This is particularly concerning as Harley-Davidson operates not just as a motorcycle and apparel manufacturer, but also provides financial services, meaning customers’ sensitive financial information could also be at risk.

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The breach may also lead to financial consequences for Harley-Davidson if they are found to have violated data protection regulations.