Author: Mel Saari

It’s time to do one of our favourite group rides – the Armstrong / Enderby Ride.   Unlike the Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride, the Armstrong / Enderby Ride proceeds along scenic, country roads on the East side of Hwy 97 from Armstrong to Enderby and Grindrod where we stop at Farmer John’s for an ice cream break before climbing Grandview Bench Hill.  We then return to Armstrong via Deep Creek Road.  The route is approximately 77 km in length with about 840 m of climbing.

The Armstrong / Enderby Group Ride will be held on Sunday, July 13th and will start at 9 AM sharp from Memorial Park in Armstrong.  Carpooling will be available  from the Leckie Road parking lot of Mission Creek Park between 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM.

It’s time we did the popular Oliver Group Ride which passes through Oliver and almost reaches Osoyoos.  Click here for a route map.

This ride will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd and start from Skaha Lake Park in Penticton at 9 AM sharp.  Click here for the starting location.

Carpooling will be available from Starbucks in Westbank between 7:30 and 7:45 AM on the day of the ride.  Click here for the carpooling location.

This ride is 98 km in total length with 702 m of elevation.  Approximately 30 km of the route is along Hwy 97.  This ride will not be supported so please prepare accordingly and use utmost caution.

Due to the warmer temperatures and longer days we will be starting our group rides an hour earlier, effective immediately.

The Saturday and Sunday group rides will start at 9:00 AM instead of 10:00 AM.  The Wednesday group ride will start at 9:30 AM instead of 10:30 AM.

Sleepy Heads – get used to it !!!

Michael Malkowski has scheduled a Summerland Group Ride for Friday, May 30th.

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.

Bob’s Memorial Ride has been rescheduled for Sunday June 8th.  Come out to remember Bob Perra, our dear departed friend and cycling companion, and enjoy his favourite route.

The route,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.

Fingers crossed for good weather this time.

 

Due to a forecast calling for heavy rain, Bob’s Memorial Ride, scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday May 18th, has been cancelled.  A new date for this ride will be announced.

Bob’s Ride, a memorial ride for Bob Perra, is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th.  The ride will be lead by Bob’s frequent riding partner and close friend, Michael Malkowski.  Betty Perra will also be participating.

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 start time for the Killer Beez, Friday, West Kelowna Group Ride will change from 10 AM to 9 AM effective Friday, May 9th.

Set your alarms Sleepyheads.