Category: Local cycling info

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Please join: Free Cycling Seminar Tuesday Dec 12

Cycling Seminar:
 
Tuesday December 12th 6:30 pm
123-1511 Sutherland Ave
 
Chris Collins MSc CSCS – Okanagan Peak Performance Inc.
Dr. Greg DuManoir – UBC-Okanagan 
 
“Faster on My Bike”
 
This presentation will look at ways to be faster on the bike. In particular we will focus on the physiology of cycling related to VO2max, lactate threshold and cycling economy. Training with power, strength and core training will be topics covered in detail.
 
The presentation is free and open to everyone but pre-registration is required.
 
To register simply email athletetraining@shaw.ca with Cycling Seminar in the subject line.
 
Below is the link for the Facebook post for the seminar:
 
Okanagan Peak Performance Inc.
Athletic Coaching – Fitness Training
#123-1511 Sutherland Ave
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7
(250) 212-2972
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THANK YOU Pam and Shaun!

Lovely party, thank you to Pam and Shaun for hosting the Beez! It was great to hang out with more time to chat and without sweaty lycra around the table 🙂

We all had a great time!

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Reminder! Party Time!

Don’t forget the end-of-season cyclists’ party this Friday at Pam and Shaun’s house. Details in previous post. 

All cyclists invited!

 

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Party Time!

We have put in the work, riding through smoke and heat and rain and cold … now it is time to celebrate the end of the season!

The 2017 edition of this legendary party is being hosted by Pam and Shaun in West Kelowna.

Location: #6 – 2155 Horizon Drive
Instructions: The gate closes at 6pm. If you arrive late, please press 6 on the Intercom and Shaun will open the gate for you.

Date: Friday October 13 – No scary masks allowed!

Time: 5:30pm

Details: Bring your own refreshments and an appetizer to share. BBQ and oven are available to reheat or cook.

All cyclists and their spouses are invited!

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SUNDAY RIDE – NEW START TIME!

Not as hot anymore, time to sleep in 🙂

Based on riders’ consensus, we are moving the start time for the Killer Beez Sunday ride back to 9am starting Sunday, September 3, 2017.

See you out there!

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One more time: Can anyone help this guy out?

Hi Beez! I received the following note from a cyclist from the UK. If you do have a decent road bike that you can lend/rent out for just a day or two, please contact Tim – I know he would be so thankful and appreciative. I hope we can help our friends from the UK!!!

“An unusual request from me here in London, England. My brother Dave has qualified for the GB team (age group 60-65) for the world sprint duathlon championships in Penticton on 19th August. We’re trying to source a road bike locally for him. Mainly so that he does not have to bring his own from the UK and then transport it all around BC on his ensuing holiday. I offered to make contact with local cycling clubs to see if it might be possible to borrow or hire a suitable bike?

Dave needs a 56 or 58 cm road bike, carbon, preferably with carbon wheels. He’d need to pick up (Kelowna, Penticton) on Friday 18th latest, though we are in Kelowna a few days before, the race is about 45 min early on Saturday morning , and deliver it back Saturday afternoon/Sunday.

I know it’s a lot to ask, Dave and I are regular cyclists and take great care of our own road bikes, but just wondered if there is someone out there who’d let their pride and joy go for a short while.  Dave has competed in the world championships several times now- he’s not going to win it, but best placed so far has been 11th, which to be honest most of us would be pretty pleased with.

As it happens, we lived in Kelowna back in centennial year, 1967 and have wonderful childhood memories, so we will be returning for a good  look around after 50 years, and have rented a house for a week with a third brother and partners/family.”

Tim – timpwalker@hotmail.com

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New Start Time!

Starting Sunday, July 9, the Killer Beez Sunday ride will start at 8AM!

Ride before the heat gets you …

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Please read – maybe you can help!

Hi Beez! I received the following note from a cyclist from the UK. If you do have a good road bike that you can lend/rent out for just a day or two, please contact Tim – I know he would be so thankful and appreciative. I hope we can help our friends from the UK!!!

“An unusual request from me here in London, England. My brother Dave has qualified for the GB team (age group 60-65) for the world sprint duathlon championships in Penticton on 19th August. We’re trying to source a road bike locally for him. Mainly so that he does not have to bring his own from the UK and then transport it all around BC on his ensuing holiday. I offered to make contact with local cycling clubs to see if it might be possible to borrow or hire a suitable bike?

Dave needs a 56 or 58 cm road bike, carbon, preferably with carbon wheels. He’d need to pick up (Kelowna, Penticton) on Friday 18th latest, though we are in Kelowna a few days before, the race is about 45 min early on Saturday morning , and deliver it back Saturday afternoon/Sunday.

I know it’s a lot to ask, Dave and I are regular cyclists and take great care of our own road bikes, but just wondered if there is someone out there who’d let their pride and joy go for a short while.  Dave has competed in the world championships several times now- he’s not going to win it, but best placed so far has been 11th, which to be honest most of us would be pretty pleased with.

As it happens, we lived in Kelowna back in centennial year, 1967 and have wonderful childhood memories, so we will be returning for a good  look around after 50 years, and have rented a house for a week with a third brother and partners/family.”

Tim – timpwalker@hotmail.com

Waiver and Safety Rules

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.

  • You are riding at your own risk!
  • All road rules and traffic signals must be followed.
  • A helmet must be worn. It’s the law.
  • You should have liability insurance to cover any potential accidents.
  • All participants must ride single file and in bike lanes where available.
  • Highly visible clothing should be worn at all times while riding.
  • Pass only on the left when it is safe to do so. Passing or pulling up to riders on their right is not permitted.
  • Use of headphones or cell phones while riding is not permitted.

By clicking “AGREE” you acknowledge that you ride at your own risk and comply with the safety rules.