Double Whammy: Hike AND Wrap Up Party!

Mark the day in your calendars: Saturday, October 15!

First a hike to burn some calories, then a party to replenish those calories in the company of your friends! We are celebrating the end of another fun cycling season (though we keep cycling as long as the weather allows!). 

Hike:

Meet at KLO Creek at 9am to hike to Angel Springs and back (first flat, then an ascent through the forest to the springs). Distance is roughly 12km, with a 450m ascent. The creek is easy to cross this time of year and the colours should be getting pretty!

Carpool from the playground near the EECO centre as the parking is very limited at the trailhead. Meet at the playground at 8:30am. 

Wrap Up Party:

It starts at 5pm at Angus’ and Sharon’s house (#43 – 2155 Horizon). Please bring a small dish and your favourite beverage. The gate to get into the complex closes at 6pm. 

Hope to see you there to catch up and celebrate cycling!

Hike for Saturday – October 8 – Special Treat!

And just like that, Fall is here and the hiking season has started!

Before weather and conditions will keep us closer to or in town for our hikes, we have a treat for you: Tom will be leading us up Nordic Mountain on a trail that he created about 2 years ago (for hiking or snowshoeing).

Meet at 8:30am at the EECO Center on Springfield by the playground to carpool.

Parking is at the Summit Parking lot at Nordic, at the highway summit about 1.5km past the Big White turnoff (exit the highway on your right; Tom will open the gate for us). The hike starts at 9:15am.

Bring water and a snack. Total distance is about 8.5km. We are thankful to Tom for leading this hike; I hope you can make it!

 

Killer Beez Fall Schedule

As in previous years, we do not have an end date for our cycling season … as long as you want to ride, just show up for the Saturday and Sunday rides and find like-minded people.

However, we will be starting our Saturday hikes on October 8 (watch this space for details for our first hike). From that same weekend on (October 8/9), the Saturday and Sunday rides will be starting at 10am … as long as the weather allows. Wednesday rides also continue at 4pm as long as the weather allows  

Please consider joining us for our hikes!

Thank you!

“Thank you, Sharon and Angus, for hosting this very special birthday gathering in honour of Joyce.  Your hospitality, your home, the people, the food … all spectacular.  We were honoured to be present.”

Linda’s words stand for all of our thoughts. Thanks again!

Please check the gallery for photos of the event!

In Memoriam

It is the most upsetting of all posts when we have to announce the loss of one of our beloved Beez. Having just chatted with Bob over coffee, smiling and happy after a 90km ride, his very sudden passing just days later shocked us all. There are lots of shared kilometres on our bikes around the Okanagan to remember, and Bob will be missed. We offer condolences and supportive thoughts to Betty and the rest of the family.

Link to Obituary

Road Bike for Sale … REDUCED!

Clarice’s husband is selling his beautiful bike! Please see the info in the ad and below … contact them directly if interested.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/578509716543248/

Phone number:  250-870-1675

CERVELO R3 high end performance carbon fibre road bike. Low kilometres, 18 speed with new sprocket set for hills. Aluminum Aero wheels ( American Classic). Horizontal tube 55 cm . Ridden by 5’11“ male . Tool bag and pump included . This years model won the Tour de France ! It is in really good condition ( due to the low kilometres ). $1500.00 OBO – REDUCED!

Local Hike on Saturday April 9

We will be hiking Scenic Canyon from the Hollywood parking lot to the ovens. Mostly flat, then a few ups and downs along the creek. Cool stuff to see along the way! A favourite, especially of Joyce’s … well, as long as we find her on the trail 🙂

Meet on Saturday at 10am in the parking lot off Hollywood

Snowshoe Saturday

Last snowshoe outing! We will meet Saturday, April 2, at 9am in the Summit parking lot at Nordic (right turn off Highway 33 at the high point, 2km after the Big White turnoff).

The plan is to go to Thunder Mountain and enjoy the views. Estimated duration: 2.5hrs.

A thermos with coffee for afterwards is always a nice treat!

snowshoe map

Waiver and Safety Rules

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  • You are riding at your own risk!
  • All road rules and traffic signals must be followed.
  • A helmet must be worn. It’s the law.
  • You should have liability insurance to cover any potential accidents.
  • All participants must ride single file and in bike lanes where available.
  • Highly visible clothing should be worn at all times while riding.
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