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The heat is finally here so it’s time to start our weekend group rides an hour earlier. Therefore starting this weekend (Saturday June 25th and Sunday June 26th) the group rides will start at 9 AM instead of 10 AM.
Shouldn’t be a problem because the sun probably is getting you up earlier anyway. As for you sleepyheads, set your alarms.
As responsible cyclists we need to adhere to rules of the road. In Kelowna that means not riding 2 abreast in a bike lane or on streets without bike lanes within the Kelowna city limits.
Kelowna bylaws state that a person operating a cycle:
These bylaws override the Motor Vehicle Act and are the regulations we must abide by on our rides. Thanks to Mike Wagstaff for bringing this to our attention.
What are the rules of the road for cyclists? This is something we all should know. Click here for a great Castanet.net article on the rights and duties of cyclists when riding on the road. Some might surprise you.
Also keep in mind that some drivers may not know these rules and may not agree with them.
Thanks to Tom Ferguson for bringing this to our attention.
The weather gods have smiled at us and therefore the Memorial Ride for Bob will proceed at 10 AM this morning in Lumby as previously announced. Meet at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna near the Eco Centre between 8:30 and 8:45 AM for carpooling if desired.
We put together some pictures of memorable hiking & cycling adventures with Bob ❤️
Please remember to email to inmemoryofbobperra@gmail.com if you plan to attend the memorial service on June 4 (see obituary). Betty is also asking people to carpool to the service as parking is very limited.
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.
To view the content of the Kelowna Killer Beez website, you must read and agree to the following Waiver and Safety Rules that apply to all our rides. Compliance with these rules and the signing of an annual waiver is mandatory in order to participate in our group rides.
By clicking “AGREE” you acknowledge that you ride at your own risk and comply with the safety rules.