Update on the Rail Trail

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The fundraising campaign has begun!

The website is live and ready for your online donations, and your enthusiasm to get involved with events and activities to raise funds to build the rail trail.

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Over the past months, the new owners of the rail trail corridor (Kelowna, Lake Country, the North Okanagan Regional District, and the Okanagan Indian Band) have cooperated to lay the preliminary framework for building a hard-packed trail from Coldstream to Kelowna. It is now up to all of us to raise the $7.86 million that the trail is expected to cost.

This is our trail and the opportunity of a lifetime!

This wonderful trail will be an almost 50 km continuous corridor that will provide a link to all communities along its amazing route featuring many of the valley’s most scenic spots. Everyone’s help is needed take on the job of funding and fundraising to build this trail and create a lasting legacy that will be a treasured asset of our beautiful valley. A meter of construction of trail will cost $160, and contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated!

What can you do?

  • Visit the new website to Donate Now and Get Involved!
  • Share the excitement with your friends and family!
  • Forward this email to at least ten others.
  • Become a Trail Ambassador and spread the word to engage others and expand support.
  • Attend a rail trail event near you.
  • Create a fundraising rail trail event of your own!
  • Watch for future e-news updates!

The days have been gorgeous …

… and the riding spectacular. If you haven’t joined us for the group rides, check these pictures and see what you missed 🙂

See you out next time! Wednesdays 5pm Kelowna Cycle, Fridays 9am in West Kelowna, Saturdays 9:15am Kelowna Cycle and Sundays 9am Bean Scene Dickson Road!

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And the other group rides are on too …

West Kelowna Ride starting this Friday, April 8. Meet at 10am at Starbucks on Louie Drive.

For questions, contact Michael (see sidebar).

UPDATE: Now starting at 9am (from May 6, 2016).


Wednesday Ride starting next week, April 13. We are leaving at 5pm sharp from Kelowna Cycle. Leisurely 30-35km ride in East Kelowna.

 

Yes … Let’s start the season!

For those of you in town and ready to cycle, meet at 10 am at Bean Scene on Dickson this Sunday (April 3) for the season opener! Distance depending on who shows up and how strong the pull back to the coffee shop for the social catch-up is!

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.