Kelowna Killer Beez

Just a reminder that the Beez ride on Sundays will be starting at 9am from now on! Meet at the Bean Scene downtown.

The first “real” Beez ride of the season, with lots of new and familiar faces, was a lot of fun! Looks like summer is here and we can start planning the cycling season.

Next Sunday, April 29, will be the last ride with a start time of 10am. Starting May 6, we will be leaving the Bean Scene downtown at 9am.

Please also remember the other rides around town: The social/easy Wednesday ride (about 90min, from Good Earth coffee shop, leave at 5pm); Kelowna Cycle’s Saturday Panini Ride (9:15am from their Sutherland location) and the Westside ride (Fridays, 10am, from the new Starbucks; 9am starting May).

April 15: Should be about 10-11 degrees by 10am today so join us for the Beez ride, leaving from the Bean Scene downtown at 10am.

The forecast for Sunday (April calls for 16C and sunshine! I am thinking more of you will now start the cycling season and make it to the Bean Scene at 10am.
However, if you, like us prefer to let it warm up a bit, we will be riding from Good Earth at 1pm on Sunday!!

Well … With the temperatures going into the two digit ranges during the afternoons, is it time to start the Sunday rides? Some of us are still skiing but I would think that some keeners might be heading out for a first Beeeee ride this Sunday (March 25). 10am Bean Scene?? Let me know what you think and post a comment!

Starting this Sunday, October 16, 2011, we will be starting the Sunday Beez ride at 10am. Yep, it’s getting a little chilly out there in the mornings …

One of our fellow cyclists has been contacted by the Kelowna RCMP to find out if any cyclists were riding on Commonage Road on mid afternoon on August 14, 2011.  The request is in regards to seeing any suspicious vehicles that afternoon, as the RCMP is investigating the shooting at The Grand.  Please reply to Const. Albrecht if you or anyone you know has any info on this.

Much to Joyce’s dismay, Cafe Artigiano (the start of the Westside ride up until now) has closed.
The Westsiders will meet instead at Starbucks by the movie theatre on Fridays at 09:00am, for the West Kelowna Friday ride from now on.

Below are the details for the weekly rides around Kelowna (limited attendance on a rainy day!)

Wednesday, 5pm – Meet in the Kelowna Cycle/Good Earth parking lot on Pandosy Street. Relaxed, 35-40km ride around East Kelowna. Coffee afterwards at Blenz on Pandosy.
Friday, 9am – Meet in West Kelowna at Caffe Artigiano (next to London Drugs and HSBC; first major shopping complex on the right when coming from Kelowna). 50-60km hilly ride
Saturday, 9.15am – Meet at Kelowna Cycle on Pandosy Street. Moderate, 40-45km ride on various routes (Lakeshore, East Kelowna etc.) – social, co-ed and no-drop (attracts riders of all abilities).
NEW Saturday ride (starting May 29): 8am – Meet at Fresh Air Concept on Groves Street (off Pandosy). Shorter 30km option or 50km full ride. Might be a good earlier alternative with less breaks than the 9am ride.
Sunday, 9am – Sunday ride from the Bean Scene on Bernard in downtown Kelowna. Intermediate ride, 60-75km in various directions (hard ride if you want to go with the A group)

Also:
Tuesday Night Time Trials: Reid’s Corner (Old Vernon Road). Registration opens at 6pm, closes at 6.30pm, riders start at 6.45pm. Insurance needed and $2 fee per session
Thursday Night Criterium: Reid’s Corner (Old Vernon Road). Registration opens at 6pm, closes at 6.30pm, riders start at 6.45pm. Insurance needed and $2 fee per session

This article was published by the Kelowna Courier and the City to address issues and remind everybody on the road to obey the road rules.