Kelowna Killer Beez

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 …

Just a reminder that the Westsiders are doing their regular Friday ride even next week when the holiday falls on the Friday (July 1). For those of you who don’t have to work on that day (and can’t usually make the Friday ride due to work), it’s a great opportunity to see what the ride is all about and why those Westsiders are all such strong riders …. PS Expect hills! Meet at 9am at Starbucks across from Zellers (by the movie theatre).

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.

The regular Sunday Beez ride will be starting at 9am from May 8 onwards. Meet at the Bean Scene downtown …

The Westside ride will also be starting at 9am from May 6 onwards … Meet at Artigiano’s near London Drugs.

Spring is here, the weekly group rides are starting:

The West Kelowna Friday Ride leaves at 9am from Starbucks next to the movie theatre. Hilly bu fun!

The Wednesday Ride will be starting on April 6 at 5pm from Kelowna Cycle. Relaxed 45km, enjoying the sunset!

With 10+ degrees outside, more daylight and the street sweepers in action, there really is no room for excuses anymore: Dust off your bike (or take it off the windtrainer) and start riding outside again! Word is that the Beez rides will start this Sunday, March 20, 10 am, from the Bean Scene downtown. The forecast is for sunshine! Unfortunately I will be out of town but please make sure to take and email me some pictures of this very first ride of the season!

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.

Have you seen these letters to the editor of the Daily Courier? This one (click here) is from June 11, 2010, while the second one (click here) is from June 15, 2010. Feel free to comment!

The official photographer for the Century Ride last Sunday has now posted all the big smiles online. Check out their website and see if you can spot yourself in the pictures (they can be ordered online as well).