Start of group rides …

After another great hike on Sunday, we are now officially starting the cycling season!

For now, the Sunday rides from the Bean Scene will be starting at 10am. As long as the weather is good, meet there and join the group! No-drop, starting with lower mileage, routes change every week.

We will announce when the Wednesday (Mission) and Friday rides (West Kelowna) are ready to go!

Last hike – April 7

Last Sunday’s hike was a lot of fun so I hope all of you can make it out on Sunday April 7 for our last hike before getting on the bikes …

As per usual, we will meet at 9am at the Bean Scene for a nourishing coffee before carpooling to the trailhead.

We will try one of the newer hikes in Kelowna, the Lebanon Park. It is located 5320 Lakeshore Road, with a new parking lot on the east side of the road (we cycle by there all the time).

https://goo.gl/maps/3fvfL6wCwwR2

Starting the hike at 10am from there!

Hike for Sunday March 31

  • Meet at the Bean Scene on Dickson Road at 9am
  • Carpool to the trailhead (corner Hollywood and East Kelowna Roads)
  • Start the hike at 10am
  • First level, then some hills, multiple bridges, nice scenery. A few patches of snow could remain.
  • One way to Gallaghers is 6km but we can turn around any time we want!
Trailhead
Distance to Gallagher’s

Bike or hike!

I have been told that some Beez will be meeting on Sunday at 10am at the Bean Scene to start the cycling season (some have already been out a few times!). If you are ready to cycle, go join them!

For others, we will be posting some information about another coffee & hike for Sunday morning … for a more gradual transition from skiing to cycling 🙂

Early Season Bike Ride …

… If you are done with skiing (great conditions right now, by the way), join Lawrence on this ride:

“Early season bike ride (circa 50 kms on a flat route).  Meeting at Kelowna Cycle at 2pm Saturday (March 16).”

Lake2Lake Ride for Rwanda

From Kristie Voth:

Registration is now open for the 10th Anniversary of the Lake2Lake Ride for Rwanda! This September 14-15, enjoy a rich community experience as we ride 200km over two days, soak in the beauty of the Okanagan & Shuswap, share incredible meals together, and laugh around the campfire. Connect with a great cause as you support the work of Wellspring in equipping Rwandan teachers with the tools to transform their classrooms, schools, communities, and country! Register now at:  www.lake2lake.org.

I’ve included a JPG as well!
KRISTIE VOTH | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Planning for the summer …

From Kristie Voth:

You may not have heard of the Lake2Lake Ride for Rwanda, but this ride was created with you in mind!

This September 14-15, enjoy a rich community experience as we ride 200km over two days, soak in the beauty of the Okanagan & Shuswap, share incredible meals together, and laugh around the campfire. Connect with a great cause as you support the work of Wellspring in equipping Rwandan teachers with the tools to transform their classrooms, schools, communities, and country!

More info at: www.lake2lake.org.

Registration opens: March 1, 2019.

KRISTIE VOTH | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

SEASON FINALE: November 25

After another spectacular hike this past Sunday (guide: Bob), the ski season is slowly but surely starting. Our first day at Sovereign Lake on Saturday was fantastic!

The SEASON FINALE hike will be graciously hosted by Joyce. We will be meeting at the Bean Scene on Dickson at 9am again to have a quick coffee, heading out to Joyce’s house at 1922 Bartley Road (additional parking at the left turn road just before her house; do not park on Bartley Road) around 9:40am. Westsiders can meet us at her house at 10am.

The hike will go along McDougall Rim; distance to be determined. Views should be great again! 

Joyce will be making her famous coffee for us afterwards, so please bring some cookies or other snacks, or any other beverage you prefer.

You guys are awesome!!!

One more hike …

We will likely be skiing on Saturday (Sovereign Lake is open!) but are interested in another hike on Sunday. Are you? 

Meet at 9am at the Bean Scene again for a coffee, and decide from there where we’d like to go (Myra Bellevue, Rose Valley or Okanagan Mountain Park being options …). It will likely be a 2-2.5hr hike, and we’ll leave the coffee shop around 9:40am. Carpooling encouraged. 

Let me know if you’d like to join!

 

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.