Kelly Shires record bid cancelled

MUSKOKA LAKES — Organizers of a bid for a Guinness record snowmobile ride have given up for this year.

They raised several thousand dollars anyway.

In a release, Nancy Redman of the Kelly Shires breast cancer fundraising team announced: “We regret to inform you that the ‘Peak’ team will not be able to attempt the Guinness World Record this winter.

“Although we have had snow and the track is in pretty good shape, the south corner is too icy and we are afraid of an accident. It cannot hold up to 300 laps!!!

“We are pleased that we were able to raise several thousand dollars for the Kelly Shires Foundation.

“Stay tuned for next year! Thank you very much for your support.”

The had planned a marathon ride around a track, but kept having to put it off due to unsuitable weather.