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Now that Winter has arrived in BC, it’s the time some us like to dream about our next cycling adventure. Here are a few Cycling Tours to mull over as you shovel out your driveway. Be aware that the tour prices are quoted in US dollars.
On Saturday we will hike scenic Dilworth Mountain. Gorgeous views of West Kelowna, Downtown Kelowna and the Glenmore valley are available from the Dilworth Mountain trails and summit. The hike will start at 10 AM from the parking lot on Glacier Crescent. Ample parking is available at this location.
Hope to see you there.
The following email was received from Jordan Boultbee, a student at the University of BC, Okanagan Campus:
My name is Jordan Boultbee; I work under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Little in the Exercise Metabolism and Inflammation lab at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
We are doing a 2 x 2 study design on immune function, and one group that is of particular interest to us – is endurance athletes! We are currently looking for master’s athletes.
If you could please share the attached study poster with your members or on your website/ Facebook page, that would be much appreciated. It offers eligibility criteria and so on! Thank you for your consideration,
Jordan Boultbee
HES Honours Student | Exercise Metabolism and Inflammation Laboratory
The study poster is available below.
If you are interested in participating or learning more about the study please contact Jordan at jboult16@hotmail.com.
Have a desire to cycle some hairpins and don’t mind flying to get there? Then this might be the hill for you. 600 hairpins could be a considerable exaggeration, however there certainly are enough to keep you busy. Starting at an elevation of 3,197 meters may be a bit of an inconvenience. Click here for the hill specs.
Haven’t put the bike away yet? Click here for the closest airport.
Recently an enterprising swarm of Killer Beez lead by Paul Stephenson (including 2 of our Queen Beez) found a new riding area not currently populated by our main enemy, the automobile. It’s called South Perimeter Road and is not currently used by cars as it is awaiting it’s second layer of asphalt.
So get there fast if you want to be able to ride it before it opens to traffic.
It’s a climb to get there however. Our Beez buddies took Uplands across Kettle Valley, Southridge, and then Upper Gordon. Taking Gordon all the way would obviously make for a long, nasty climb.
Thanks to Paul Stephenson and Mike Wagstaff for the photos.
Climbing a hill is usually considered to be a lot less dangerous than descending. However there is a certain dangerous activity to be aware of when climbing in a tight group or pace line. Click here for details.
With the weather cooling down (whew, finally), the Killer Beez Saturday and Sunday Group Rides will start at 9 AM (instead of 8 AM). The Wednesday Group Ride will start at 4 PM (instead of 8 AM). These changes are effective immediately.
A little more sleep – not a bad thing.
Many thanks to Angus and Bunny for organizing a wonderful repeat of last year’s 3 day Kootenay Group Ride (but in reverse).
It was simply epic !
Lots of smiles, lots of hills, lots of kilometers and lots of BEARS (ask Rory and Nick for details).
Congratulations to everyone who participated. More than 300 km of riding and 3500 m of climbing over 3 days is a major accomplishment!
Kudos to all the Kootenay businesses (hotels, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops) that took such good care of us during a major labour shortage. This tour wouldn’t have been as much fun without their full contribution and support!
Do it again next year? Stay tuned :)
Please check out the picture gallery here. More pictures will be added as they come in.
Since it’s so nice riding around the Armstrong area we’ve decided to head up there again on Sunday, August 14th. This time we will do the regular Okanagan Shuswap Century route (100 km). 70 km & 50 km routes are also available. This group ride will start at 9 AM from the Memorial Park in Armstrong.
Those wishing to carpool can meet at the Eco Centre parking lot in Mission Creek Regional Park between 7:30 and 7:45 AM.
Hope to see you there.
Today (Monday, August 8th) is a Great Day in Killer Beez Land.
It’s Joyce’s birthday.
For those of you who are memory challenged, this is to remind you to attend Joyce’s Birthday Party this evening.
Time: 5 – 8 PM
Location: Angus and Sharon’s house at #43 2155 Horizon Drive, West Kelowna. If the main gate is closed (6pm), dial 43 on the gate phone to have Angus open it. Phone 250-769-4640 if the gate does not open.
Pot Luck: Bring an appetizer, finger food or sweet deserty item for sharing with your fellow guests. A birthday cake will be provided.
BYOB: Bring your own liquid refreshments. Coolers filled with ice will be provided.
Your presence is the only present needed. See you there.
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