Category: Local cycling info

It has been a long while since we ordered Killer Beez jerseys … and after a  recent post-ride discussion, we decided to offer a new item this year: Arm warmers!

As per the picture below, they are uniquely designed with the previous bee mascot but neutral in colour to go with any jersey. They can be worn to keep the warmth in or the sun out, and have a silicone strip to stay in place. 

They will be very competitively priced at $15 per pair (no tax). If you would like to order, please email me with the number of pairs and sizes. This is a great gift for yourself, children who cycle, wives/husbands who run or friends who ski! There is no such thing as an “official Beez member” so anybody is welcome to order and wear them with pride.

Sizing: Small fits a Joyce or Biggi. Medium fits Mel or Michael. Large fits Graham or Bob. If you need exact measurements, here are the narrow (wrist)/wide (arm) openings for each size:

• Small: 136mm/230mm
• Medium: 156mm/255mm
• Large: 176mm/280mm

Please email me at biggi07@hotmail.com to order. Will figure out distribution later …

It’s Bike to Work week, and with the current focus on cycling, various organizations are encouraging you to register your bike online to help in case of theft.

It’s quick and easy: Go to project529.com and save information about your bike that will be critical in case of theft … color/model, serial number, value, pictures, etc. Add as much or as little as you want (keep in mind what will be helpful if the bike disappears for police and insurance).

Over 2000 Okanagan residents have already done so (including me). Bike theft sucks but if the police and insurance have enough information, it can often have a good ending!

Supplied by Big White Ski Resort:

Back by popular demand!  In advance of our Village to Village Road Ride in July, we will once again, be hosting a casual ride up to the resort on Sunday, June 24^th

 

Check out the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/311278555964866 and feel free to share and invite your friends to join in. 

 

It is recommended if you want to take part in this ride, you register through the link here: http://www.bigwhite.com/lalpe-de-grand-blanc-free-pre-ride .  Once you do, I will have a means to  communicate updates via email.

 

Our route on Strava http://www.strava.com/routes/9271118 starts from our corporate offices at 1894 Ambrosi Road in Kelowna.  There is lots of parking in the back, which is where we will stage the riders briefing and fueling station.  Keep a close eye on the signs for parking in the area as the city loves to tag errantly parked cars.

 

Schedule of events:

 

• 8:000am – Espresso and pre ride conversation, waiver signing
• 8:30am – Riders briefing and neutral start shortly thereafter (rules of the road)
• 11:30am – Arrival in the resort.  Some will be earlier than others
• 12:30pm – Regroup for ride to town at 12:30
• 2pm – Riders return back at office

 

As you are our guests for this one, we will have some light snacks, hydration, and tools/shop supplies available at the start and in the resort.  It is highly recommended that every rider plans to be self supported with nutrition and be prepared  with tubes and mechanical supplies on the road.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly.   I’m looking forward to meeting up with everyone on the 24^th.

 

Cheers,

 

Trevor

 

 

 

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Trevor Hanna
VP Hospitality
Big White Ski Resort Ltd. 
Direct Line: (250) 878-9819 
Fax: (250) 491-6155 
Email: THanna@bigwhite.com
Website: www.bigwhite.com

From May 13, 2018, the Sunday ride will start at 

9am

from the Bean Scene coffee shop on Dickson Road! See you there!

Please note that “Joyce’s Ride” is starting this week Wednesday, April 11. 

We leave the parking lot in front of Kelowna Cycle at 5pm for an easy 30-35km ride through the hills of East Kelowna. Coffee afterwards.

Snow is melting and dirt is being cleared off the roads. Are we ready to ride? The Century Ride is coming up soon!

I was asked to post a 10am start time for the Sunday ride, starting April 15, whenever the weather is good enough. I won’t be here for the next 3 weekends but would love to hear how the season start is going.

As in previous years, please email me if you want something posted for any group rides or special rides you may be planning. 

Also enjoy this April’s Fool’s video for a bike horn … not a bad idea!