Author: Mel Saari

Volunteers are required for rider registration at the OSCR (Armstrong) Century Ride to be held on on May 29th.  This ride, one of our favourites, is finally back after a 2 year absence.  12 to 16 volunteers are required to register riders and pass out swag between 7:15 AM and 8:30 AM.  Please consider volunteering so this excellent ride can go ahead. 

Email Janet at janetsteinjewelry@hotmail.com to offer your services.

Thanks to all who have shown an interest in the Killer Beez 2022 Kootenay Cycle Trip. We have reached the maximum capacity, but will continue to accept names for a waiting list as we expect there may be some cancellations.

Angus

With the rapid increase in motorized traffic in the Kelowna area, is gravel biking something we should be considering as a safer alternative to road biking?  What is gravel biking anyway?  Click here for some answers.

Maybe I shouldn’t be selling my cyclocross bike after all ! !

The Killer Beez Friday rides are starting up at 9 AM on Friday, May 13th.  The starting location is Pritchard Park at 1566 Pritchard Drive in West Kelowna.  

Join Michael to give those legs a good workout as there are a few hills in West Kelowna. 

Effective immediately, the Wednesday Group Ride will start from the Bread Company/Kelowna Cycle parking lot on Pandosy. The time remains 2pm. The route will consist of a 35 km loop around East Kelowna.

Followed by coffee, of course. 

On Saturday, the group ride starts from Bean Scene Dickson at 10am. We will be riding the Airport route from there.

With the introduction of a no-fault system by the Insurance Corporation of BC in 2020, BC cyclists are behind the 8 ball if they are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle.  Click here to learn the unfortunate facts.

Be extra careful out there.

Having received numerous inquiries regarding plans to repeat last years 3 day Kootenay Cycle Trip, we are now in the very preliminary stages of compiling a list of those interested. The tentative dates are Saturday Aug 27th to Tuesday Aug 30th. The route would be the same as last year but in reverse. We would start and finish in Castlegar.  Day 1 would be Castlegar to New Denver, day 2 would be New Denver to Nelson via Kaslo, and day 3 would be Nelson back to Castlegar.  Each day is would consist of a minimum of 100 kms of riding and approximately 1,000 meters of elevation.  Support cars would accompany riders.  Hotel rooms have been held.  If you are interested in participating please email kootenaytrip@shaw.ca to be added to the list and receive further information as it becomes available.

Regards to All.

Angus

Finally,  it looks the weather might be warming up.  Therefore it’s time to officially start the Killer Beez Group Rides for 2022.

The Saturday ride will start from the Bread Company parking lot on Pandosy at 10 AM.

The Sunday ride will start from the Landmark Bean Scene at 10 AM.

The Wednesday ride has a new starting location, route and start time.  This ride will now start from the Landmark Bean Scene at 2 PM and will do the Airport Loop with optional hilly sections each week.

Start your engines ! !

Lisa Jaffary is urgently seeking a Food Director for the OSCR Committee which organizes the Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride scheduled for May 29th, 2022.

This position involves coordinating with the Armstrong Kin Club.

Notes, to-do items and contact names and numbers are prepared.

Volunteer time: Only 1-2 hrs per week through April and May plus 2 director meetings.

Past Food Directors have ridden the Century Ride as the Kin Club volunteers take over during the ride.

Perks – being part of a great event and committee, giving back to the cycling community, free entry to Century Ride and celebration dinner in June.

Please consider volunteering for this position so this ride can proceed.  Call Lisa at 250 861 5166 with any questions.

Here’s some good news.  One of our favourites, the Okanagan Shuwap Century Ride is scheduled for Sunday, May 29th, 2022.  This is the word directly from Lisa Jaffary.  Registration starts at 6 am on Monday, April 4th, 2022.  Click here for the OSCR website where you can register and get the complete details on routes available.  If you are interested in participating in this ride, register early, as it sells out quickly.  The maximum number of riders is 500.  4 distances are available: 14 km, 51 km, 73 km and 100 km.https://www.traditionrolex.com/9

Lisa is looking for some volunteers for the OSCR organizing committee.  If you are interested, you may contact her through the OSCR website.