Former junior rider an inspiration for Tour

Matt Webb was one of the Tour de Rock's original junior riders. This year, he was asked to participate again—as a full-fledged rider.



As the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock wraps up, listen to Tour de Rock riders discuss the only blip in the weather—on the ride into Port Alberni—and hear about Matt Webb’s inspiring story of his journey from junior rider to participant.

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