Kelowna Killer Beez

In case you may not have noticed, I am not riding anymore  as I unexpectedly aged out last August.  Therefor it is an  appropriate  time for me to retire from managing the Killer Beez blog,  although I have enjoyed the task for numerous years.

As most of you know the blog is quite important in keeping the group advised about the start times and locations of our regular group rides as well as announcing all special Killer Beez rides and other events.

A minimal amount of computer and software knowledge is required and I am happy to provide training.

Hopefully there is someone out there who would like to take over managing this valuable Killer Beez resource.  If so, please get in touch with me by email.

Mel Saari    [email protected]

Hot enough for ya ???

Due to the current heat wave, all Killer Beez Group Rides will start at 8 AM effective immediately.

Make sure you keep hydrated.

The Green Mountain Ride has been scheduled for Saturday July 11th  and will start from the Rotary PlayWorld parking lot in Skaha Lake Park in Penticton at 9 am sharp.  Click here for the starting location.

Carpooling will be available from Starbucks in West Kelowna from 7:30 – 7:45 am.

The Green Mountain route is approximately 95 km in total distance with 1,300 metres of climbing.  A couple of shortcuts are available for those wanting a shorter route.

The ride will be followed by coffee/lunch at a location to be chosen by the group.

Michael Malkowski has scheduled a Summerland Group Ride for Friday, June 12th.

The ride will start at 9:30 AM sharp from the parking lot of Summerland Middle School on Kelly Ave. Click here for a map of the starting location.

The scenic route is 67 km in length with an elevation of 785 m. Click here for an approximate route map.

Carpooling will be available from the Starbucks in West Kelowna between 8:00 and 8:15 AM. Click here for the location.

This is to remind everyone that Bob’s Ride, a memorial ride for Bob Perra, is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd.  The ride will be lead by Michael Malkowski.

The route, Bob’s favourite, is a very scenic, rolling, out and back route of approximately 70 km to Mabel Lake from Lumby with no major hills.  Those wanting a longer ride can start from Alexander’s Pub parking lot in Coldstream at 9 AM.  Those wanting  to do the 70 km ride will start at the Lumby shopping centre  parking lot at 10 AM.

NOTE: In order to participate in this event and all other Killer Beez scheduled group rides you must sign our online waiver.  If you haven’t done so already, please click here to do so.

The warm weather has arrived and the days are longer.  Therefore all the Killer Beez Group Rides will start at 9:00 AM sharp, effective Saturday, May 9th

You snooze, you lose.  Set your alarms.

Now that the Spring hiking season has ended, the Killer Beez Saturday group ride will start officially on May 2nd at 10 AM sharp from the Kelowna Cycle parking lot at 2949 Pandosy Street. 

This is a 30 – 40 km ride, principally in East Kelowna, at a relaxed to moderate pace.

This year we will be holding Bob’s Ride, a memorial ride for Bob Perra, on Saturday May 23rd.  The ride will be lead by Bob’s frequent riding partner and close friend, Michael Malkowski.

The route, Bob’s favourite, is a very scenic, rolling, out and back route of approximately 70 km to Mabel Lake from Lumby with no major hills.  Those wanting a longer ride can start from Alexander’s Pub parking lot in Coldstream at 9 AM.  Those wanting  to do the 70 km ride will start at the Lumby shopping centre  parking lot at 10 AM.

On Saturday, April 25th, we will hike the Glenmore Highlands, lead by Linda McGregor.   The hike will start at 10 AM sharp at the end of Crosby Road in Glenmore.  Click here for a map showing the trail head, where parking is available.  Click here for a map showing the various Glenmore Highlands trails.

As this is our last hike this spring, come out and enjoy some great scenery in Linda’s back yard.

On Saturday, April 18th we will hike in Black Mountain Regional Park.  This park offers spectacular views of Kelowna and Okanagan Lake.

The hike will start at 10 AM sharp from the Joe Riche Road trail head where there is parking available.  Click here for a map of the starting location.  Click here for a map of the Black Mountain Regional Park hiking trails.

We hope to see you out for one of the last hikes of the spring season.