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Effective immediately, the Killer Beez Wednesday Group Ride (Joyce’s Ride) will start at 1:00 PM (instead of 1:30 PM) from the Kelowna Cycle / Bread Company parking lot on Pandosy.
This change, as requested by Joyce Mulligan (our wise ride leader), will allow us to finish the ride before the schools let out (less traffic) and allow participants from West Kelowna more time to drive home before rush hour.
Joyce knows best.
All the Killer Beez Group Rides are now officially ON. Some start times and locations may have changed so pay attention:
Wednesday Group Ride (Joyce’s Ride): This ride will start from the Kelowna Cycle / Bread Company parking lot on Pandosy at 1:30 PM and is a mellow 35 km route up Spiers Road, followed by a loop around South Kelowna.
Friday Group Ride: This ride will start at 9:00 AM from Pritchard Park at 1587 Pritchard Dr. West Kelowna. Lead by Michael Malkowski, this is a moderate and fast pace ride. Be prepared for some hills.
Saturday Group Ride: This ride will start from the Bean Scene on Dickson Ave. at 10;00 AM. This is a moderate paced ride of approximately 40 to 50 km. A route will be chosen at the start of the ride.
Sunday Group Ride: This ride will start from the Bean Scene on Dickson Ave. at 10:00 AM. This is a moderate to fast paced ride of approximately 40 to 50 km in the spring, and 50 to 70 km during the summer. A route will be chosen at the start of the ride.
So…..Dust off your bike. It’s GO time !!
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date for Bob’s Memorial Ride has been changed from Sunday, June 4th to Saturday, June 3rd.
The ride will start in Lumby at 10 AM . The starting point is the Super A Foods store located at 2040 Vernon Street in Lumby. There is ample parking available in the Super A Foods lot.
The Lumby to Mable Lake ride is a very scenic, rolling, out and back route of approximately 70 km in total with no major hills.
Those wishing to carpool can meet in the parking lot near the Eco Centre in Mission Creek Park (Springfield and Benvolin) at 8:45 AM.
In case of wet weather this ride may be postponed and participants will be advised through this website.
To remember our good friend and fellow Killer Bee, Bob Perra , who passed away in May, 2022, we will once again ride his favourite cycling route (Lumby to Mable Lake).
The ride will start in Lumby at 10 AM on Sunday, June 4th and will be led by Michael Malkowski, Bob’s frequent cycling partner. The starting point is the Super A Foods store located at 2040 Vernon Street in Lumby. There is ample parking available in the Super A Foods lot.
The Lumby to Mable Lake ride is a very scenic, rolling, out and back route of approximately 70 km in total with no major hills.
Those wishing to carpool can meet in the parking lot near the Eco Centre in Mission Creek Park (Springfield and Benvolin) at 8:45 AM.
In case of wet weather this ride may be postponed and participants will be advised through this website.
Since the forecast for Sunday looks to be cold and wet, but people are keen to ride, we have decided to have a group ride on Saturday afternoon, April 22nd. The weather forecast for Saturday looks good. The ride will start from the Kelowna Cycle parking lot at 1:00 PM.
This is a one time event as we hope we can get back to our normal group ride times next week.
As the weather forecast for the Sunday Group Ride doesn’t look that great, it’s probably a good idea to clarify some details regarding all Killer Beez Group Rides.
These are informal, recreational rides without a formal leader or standard route. We are simply a bunch of cycling enthusiasts meeting at a designated time and location, deciding on a route and heading out – followed by coffee and gossip, of course !!
Please be aware that during the spring, especially if the weather isn’t favourable, attendance may be minimal or zero.
Be safe out there.
The Killer Beez Group Rides will officially start at 10 AM on Sunday, April 23rd from the Bean Scene on Dickson Avenue. The weather is warming up nicely and most of our routes have been swept, some for a second time.
Here are a few warm up exercises to try before riding. Some are a bit tough so don’t hurt yourself.
Look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
Unfortunately the cross country ski season is rapidly coming to an end.
But……there’s good news associated with that bad news !! Its time for a PARTY.
All Ski Beez and spouses are invited to celebrate the wonderful ski season we just experienced by coming to Leslie and Mel’s (3-980 Dilworth Drive) at 5 PM on Saturday April 29th (5 PM to 7 PM). According to the standard Killer Beez party formula, please bring an appie you would like to share plus your favourite party beverage.
We are in townhouse number 3, on the right as you enter 980 Dilworth Drive. Unfortunately visitor parking is limited so carpooling is recommended. If necessary, additional parking is available at 950 Dilworth Drive (YMC Daycare Centre).
We look forward to seeing everyone then.
It’s almost time to register for one of our favourite group rides. Online registration for the 2023 Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride starts at 6 AM on Monday, April 3rd. The ride occurs on Sunday, May 28th with a start time of 9 AM. Further details and online registration is available at this link.
Set your alarm so you won’t miss out as it can sell out fast.
With cycling season rapidly approaching it might be interesting to know if your fellow riders would consider you to be a bike snob.
Not me. Of course not.
Note: If you are planning to participate in the Victoria Group Rides scheduled for August 24 – 27 and haven’t registered, please send us an email at [email protected] with the names of the riders (with email addresses) and the motel you you are staying at.
See you out on the highways and byways soon.
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