Press & Articles

Interviews/Articles

Around the globe for mental health, Teacher Newsmagazine (Pg. 9) – Jan/Feb 2012

Cyclist pedals message around the world – December 28, 2011

Scotiabank Grey Cup PSA for Ride Don’t Hide – 27 November, 2011

Breakfast Television Vancouver segment – 15 November, 2011

Langara Falcons Welcome Home Cyclist from Global Journey – 14 November, 2011

CBC Radio Vancouver clip – November 13, 2011

Cyclist home after yearlong ride for mental health, Victoria Times Colonist – 13 November, 2011

Cyclist completes 469-day global trek, The Province – November 13, 2011

Vancouver teacher finishes 40,000-km ride for mental health, CBC News – 13 November, 2011

Cyclist receives warm welcome after 469-day ride, CTV BC – 13 November, 2011

CHEK News television segment – 12 November, 2011

CBC TV Vancouver television segment 6pm News – 12 November, 2011

CTV BC 6pm News – 12 November, 2011

Global BC 6pm News – 12 November, 2011

Global BC Noon News – 12 November, 2011

Global BC Morning News – 12 November, 2011

B.C. teacher ends global ride for mental health, Vancouver Sun – 12 November, 2011

News1130 radio clip – 11 November, 2011

Global BC Noon News – 11 November, 2011

Around Town, Richmond News – 11 November, 2011

World-wide bike trip coming to an end for BC teacher, News 1130 – 11 November, 2011

News 1130 radio clip – 11 November, 2011

CBC Radio On the Coast – 11 November, 2011

Vancouver teacher Michael Schratter wraps up global ride in the name of mental illness, Vancouver Sun – 11 November, 2011

Cyclist returns home to Vancouver after world trek to raise awareness of mental illness, The Province – 11 November, 2011

Michael Schratter cycles around the world to promote mental health awareness, Langara Voice – 10 November, 2011

Wanted: Surrey cyclists and supporters for mental health trek, Surrey News Reader – 9 November, 2011

CTV Victoria television segment – 8 November, 2011

Overcoming mental health stigma needs media support, Kelowna Capital News – 4 November, 2011

Global cycle trek brings understanding to the mentally ill, Cowichan News Leader Pictorial – 4 November, 2011

Schratter gets bike back, Vernon Morning Star – 30 October, 2011

Bike returned, CFJC News Kelowna – 29 October, 2011

News1130 radio clip – 29 October, 2011

Good Samaritan returns missing bike to cyclist, Kamloops Daily News – 29 October, 2011

‘Ride Don’t Hide’ advocate at Bike Works, Cowichan Valley Citizen – 28 October, 2011

Good Samaritan Finds Michael Schratter’s Bike, AM 1150 – 28 October, 2011

CBC Radio Vancouver Clip – October 28, 2011

Ming Pao Community News (Chinese) – 22 October, 2011

Charity bike stolen near Kamloops after thousands of kilometres, The Daily News Kamloops – 21 October, 2011

Stolen bike leads to outpouring of support for campaigner, News 1130 – 21 October, 2011

Vancouver man cycling around the world for charity has bike stolen, Vancouver Sun – 21 October, 2011

Charity bike ride derailed by theft, CTV BC – 21 October, 2011

Trekker’s bike stolen in B.C., Vancouver Province – 21 October, 2011

Q103 Kelowna stolen bike radio mention (8:30am) – 21 October, 2011

Q103 Kelowna stolen bike radio mention (5:50am) – 21 October, 2011

NL News Kamloops stolen bike radio mention (12pm) – 21 October, 2011

NL News Kamloops stolen bike radio mention (9am) – 21 October, 2011

News1130 stolen bike radio mention (3:50am) – 21 October, 2011

Bike stolen from charity ride, Kamloops Daily News – 21 October, 2011

Global BC news television coverage (12pm) – 21 October, 2011

Global BC morning news television coverage (8am) – 21 October, 2011

CTV BC stolen bike television coverage (6pm) – 21 October, 2011

CTV BC stolen bike television coverage (5pm) – 21 October, 2011

CBC Vancouver stolen bike radio mention – 21 October, 2011

Ride Don’t Hide bicycle stolen near Kamloops, 24Hrs Vancouver – 21 October, 2011


Missing wheels, Global BC television excerpt
– 21 October, 2011

Vancouver cyclist on charity tour pleads for return of stolen bike – 21 October, 2011

Cyclist leaves stigma behind, Penticton Herald – 20 October, 2011

Ride Don’t Hide bicycle stolen, 24 Hours Vancouver – 20 October, 2011

Michael Schratter pleads for his bike to be returned, Welcome to Williams Lake website – 20 October, 2011

Global cyclist bike missing, CFJC TV7 – 20 October, 2011

Man on global ride to boost awareness of mental illness has bike stolen, Global BC – 20 October, 2011

Man on global, charity bike ride has bike stolen in B.C., The Star – 20 October, 2011

World-wide bike tour stops in Kelowna, AM1550 – 18 October, 2011 [2]

Q103 Kelowna Radio Mention – 18 October, 2011

Q103 Kelowna Radio Mention – 18 October, 2011

Ride for mental health making stop – 18 October, 2011

Globe-trotting cyclist in Kelowna – 16 October, 2011

News1130 Radio Interview – 14 October, 2011

CHNL News Kelowna Radio Interview – 14 October, 2011

Ride for mental health making stop – 9 October, 2011

Global TV Calgary Saturday Morning News – October 8, 2011

Teacher cycling around the world to raise money for mental health, Calgary Herald – October 5, 2011

Global TV Edmonton RDH segment – October 5, 2011

iNews 880 Edmonton radio interview – October 4, 2011

CBC Edmonton radio interview – October 4, 2011

630 CHED News Edmonton radio interview – October 4, 2011

Raising awareness about realities of mental illness, Kelowna Capital News – October 4, 2011

Cycling odyssey for mental health hits Edmonton, iNews 880AM – October 4, 2011

Cycling odyssey for mental health hits Edmonton, AM630 CHED – October 4, 2011

Long road travelled, Saskatoon Star Phoenix – September 30, 2011

Global TV Saskatoon segment – September 29, 2011

Man on Global Ride for Mental Health in Saskatoon, CJWW 600 News – September 29, 2011

CKRM 620 Regina radio interview – September 27, 2011

Global TV Saskatoon late night segment – September 27, 2011

Global TV Saskatoon evening segment – September 27, 2011

Simply amazing, Winnipeg Sun – September 22, 2011

CTV Winnipeg television segment – September 22, 2011

CBC Radio Winnipeg Interview – September 22, 2011

Mental illness is a medical problem, not a character flaw, Vancouver Sun – September 22, 2011

Marathon cyclist cited for fighting mental illness stigma, Kelowna Capital News – September 22, 2011

“Ride Don’t Hide” Worldwide Solo Cycle Journey in Winnipeg, CJOB 68 News Radio – September 22, 2011

Cyclist hits town to raise awareness of mental illnesses, Winnipeg Free Press – September 22, 2011

Vernon native earns inaugural award, Vernon Morning Star – September 18, 2011

Vancouver teacher bikes world in mental health fundraiser, Vancouver Sun – September 15, 2011

Man cycling the world receives award in Kelowna, CHBC Okanagan – September 15, 2011

Sun FM Kelowna interview – September 15, 2011

AM 1150 interview – September 15, 2011

Teacher awarded for mental health advocacy – September 14, 2011

CJSF 90.1fm interview on Sound Therapy Radio – September 13, 2011

CBC Toronto Television Segment – September 7, 2011

CBC Ottawa Television Segment – September 2, 2011

CFRA News Radio Interview – September 2, 2011

Mental Illness: The silence is what’s deadly, Metro News Toronto – September 8, 2011

24 Hours Montreal – August 31, 2011

CKNW Interview – August 18, 2011

CBC Halifax Television Segment – August 18, 2011

Around The World On Wheels, New Glasgow’s The News – August 18, 2011

CTV Vancouver Segment – August 17, 2011

CTV Halifax Segment – August 17, 2011

Q104FM Halifax Radio Interview – August 17, 2011

Schratter On The Home Stretch, 24Hrs – August 17, 2011

Cyclist has global view of health – August 16, 2011

BBC Outlook Interview
– August 11, 2011

Vancouver Sun – June 25, 2011

Radio interview on News 1130 – May 2011

Ming Pao Vancouver - May 24, 2011

News 1130 – May 22, 2011

News 1130 – April 24, 2011

The Express – January 19, 2011

Randene Neil interview, Global TV – January 13, 2011

Vancouver Elementary School Teachers’ Association Newsletter – January 2011

Discussion on Mainstream Media Coverage of Mental Health, Sound Therapy Radio – January 19, 2011

Vancouver Man’s Quest – Incredible Journey Of A Lifetime, Savvy Insider – January 17,2011

Schratter Rides For Awareness, Vernon Morning Star – January 15, 2011

Promoting Mental Health, BCLocalNews – January 13, 2011

Lifting The Veil On Mental Illness, Vancouver Magazine – January 7, 2011

15 Years Planning 15 Months Cycling, The British School Quito – December 3, 2010

The Visitor | El Visitante: Panama’s weekly newspaper – October 29, 2010

The Hindu – October 9, 2010

J Peachy Interview, CJSF 90.1 FM – October 4, 2010

Pacific Blue Cross Newsletter – October 2010

Vancouver Elementary School Teachers’ Association Newsletter – September 2010

Pacific Blue Cross Media Center – September 24, 2010

J Peachy Interview, CJSF 90.1 FM – September 20, 2010

North Shore News – September 13, 2010

24 Hours Newspaper – August 27, 2010

CMHA BC donor newsletter – Summer 2010

Peace Arch News – August 9, 2010

Fred UnLeeshed, The Vancouver Courier – August 4, 2010

Bill Good Interview, CKNW Radio (Part 1) – July 28, 2010

Bill Good Interview, CKNW Radio (Part 2) – July 28, 2010

The Commentary – July 28, 2010

Vernon Morning Star article – July 27, 2010

CBC News – July 18, 2010

CKNW Radio – July 16, 2010

CBC Early Edition – July 15, 2010

Global TV Interview – July 13, 2010

Mental Health Camp