Please make sure to fill it out! We want to continue riding in an unpolluted environment, and we have to do our part. On that note, Frances’ suggestion makes a lot of sense:
“Lots of people making small changes can make a big difference. As cyclists who often stop at coffee shops after our rides, we can be big users of plastic. This applies more to those of us that drink cold drinks as those tend to be sold in plastic cups with straws. Since we usually have empty water bottles on our bikes by the time we stop at the coffee shop, consider asking the staff to put your purchased drink in your empty water bottle instead of using a single use plastic cup!”
For all our hot and cold beverages before and after a ride, let’s make sure to use reusable containers, whether it’s our water bottle or a porcelain mug at the coffee store. No more paper or plastic cups!
Please have a look at Claudio’s pictures and read his story below:
My name is Claudio Incrocci. I am fairly new to the group and cycling. You might see me at the beginning of each ride but I am still not fast enough to finish with the group but an honor to be just a small part of it.
The “before” picture …
I want to tell you my story because if anyone says they can’t cycle and can’t do it, you can share my story. Eighteen months ago I could hardly spin an indoor bike at zero resistance. I lost 40 pounds just to be able to ride outside and lost a total of 70 pounds.
Fourteen months ago I started to ride outside when my daughter got me to do the “Bike to Work Week”. It took me 20 minutes to do my first 5km, and each day of BTWW it took 3 hours to do most of the stations of the day. I won the individual rider class for most participation and kilometers, and won a free month at Steve Nash Fitness. My daughter got me to do the MS Ride last September. I didn’t get much training last summer because of all the smoke. We did a few 25km to 35km rides. I was very slow and my daughter had to wait for me a few times and I had to rest a few times up each hill. I used my free month at the gym for spin classes and got me ready for the MS Ride.
I did the 53km first day MS Ride and 52 km (mostly hills) second day MS Ride. I made it both days and at the top of those hills the second day. I wanted to do the 105km first day MS Ride this year (now shortened to 72km), so I wanted to push myself this year. I did 4 months of spin classes and my first ride this year was with the Kelowna Killer Beez and I did 71.5 km. Since then I have done charity rides of 50km, 100km and 118km, and I also did the Great Cycle Challenge and the 160.9km Grand Fondo .
The MS Ride got me going and inspired me to continue. The Kelowna Killer Beez inspired me to want to do better. I have been training very hard for a novice cyclist. It can be very intimidating at first and hard to fit in with any group but slowly any of us can become a good cyclist. Last year I got smiles but this year I get the wave and nod, so I know I’m on the right path. I also need more cyclist friends on Facebook.
I donated a lot of money to charity rides of all kinds for the love of cycling. I need your help to fundraise for Multiple Sclerosis for my MS Ride on September 7 and 8, 2019. Every day 3 or more Canadians get diagnosed with MS. Any amount will be appreciated and $20.00 and up gets you an official tax receipt. You can be totally anonymous if you would prefer.
Thank you for any donations you can give. You can click on my link or copy and paste, and then click Donate on my personal page below.
Lots going on next week! The arm warmers will be available for pickup at 7pm on Wednesday after Joyce’s Ride at Blenz coffee shop (Pandosy Village). They will also be available on Friday at the Killer Beez potluck and on Sunday after the Sunday ride at 12noon at the Bean Scene. I might be out of town after that so please pick up yours next week at one of the three spots.
Again I would prefer an interac email transfer (biggi07@hotmail.com; password: killerbeez) or PayPal (same email). Otherwise cash at pickup.
Also a last reminder to join the Killer Beez potluck:
“You are hereby invited to our Summer Killer Beez Potluck Party!
Date and Time: Friday, August 9, 2019 – 6pm
Address: 5005 Treadgold Court, Kelowna
To bring: One dish and your own drinks (food categories will be allocated)
I am still out of town but will distribute them next Wednesday (August 7) at 7pm after the ride at Blenz Coffee shop (Pandosy village) and next week Sunday (August 11) at 12pm after the ride at Bean Scene HQ on Dickson.
I would most prefer if you could send me the money ($15 per pair) via email bank transfer or PayPal (biggi07@hotmail.com).
“We would like to do a different ride on Friday, August 09, this time in Summerland. We meet at Starbucks in West Kelowna for car pooling at 08:20am and start the ride at 9:00am in Summerland. Parking is on Kelly Ave at the Summerland Middle School. The ride is mostly on quiet roads with some hills; distance is about 65KM. Hope the weather will be good and see you there.
A few of the Beez would like to make the upcoming Sunday ride (July 14) a bit longer by going to Predator Ridge. Same meeting spot and time (9am at Bean Scene) where the details of the route will be shared. If you’re interested, just show up prepared (food and drinks).
… to let me know if you want to order a pair of arm warmers. Details see below. The order will go out on Wednesday July 10 morning so please email me by the end of day Tuesday, July 9!
In order to get these arm warmers shipped from the manufacturer and not lose any money, I need a few more orders (if I want to offer them for the same price). Please consider ordering some – see the information below.
Some of you had expressed interest in ordering more of the Kelowna Killer Beez arm warmers:
As per the picture and just like the previous order, they are uniquely designed with the previous bee mascot but neutral in colour to go with any jersey. They have been popular on cloudy days for warmth and on sunny days to keep the harmful rays away from the skin (lightweight fabric).
Again they will be very competitively priced at $15 per pair (no tax).
If you would like to order (more, or for the first time), please email me before July 10 with the number of pairs and sizes. Delivery estimate will be provided after the order is placed with the manufacturer.
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 small woman such as Pam. Medium fits Mel or Michael, and is preferred by Joyce and Biggi. 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. After the order arrives, I will bring them to the Sunday ride to distribute. Payment is preferred via Interac transfer at the time the order is placed (or in cash at delivery).
Some of you had expressed interest in ordering more of the Kelowna Killer Beez arm warmers:
As per the picture and just like the previous order, they are uniquely designed with the previous bee mascot but neutral in colour to go with any jersey. They have been popular on cloudy days for warmth and on sunny days to keep the harmful rays away from the skin (lightweight fabric).
Again they will be very competitively priced at $15 per pair (no tax).
If you would like to order (more, or for the first time), please email me before July 10 with the number of pairs and sizes. Delivery estimate will be provided after the order is placed with the manufacturer.
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 small woman such as Pam. Medium fits Mel or Michael, and is preferred by Joyce and Biggi. 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. After the order arrives, I will bring them to the Sunday ride to distribute. Payment is preferred via Interac transfer at the time the order is placed (or in cash at delivery).
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.
