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Mable Lake Ride
Ride to Mable Lake Provincial Park on Sunday, July 31
depending on the distance people would like to do, there will be two starting points:one in Coldstream just outside of Vernon which will be about 120km round trip, start time 9am from the tennis courts on Kalamalka Road just before Postill Road. We will ride the highway to Lumby and take the turnoff to Mable Lake.
Lumby for a round trip of 70km, start time 10am (notice new start time!), meet at the grocery store parking lot on the rhs as you come into Lumby.
There should be limited traffic on the road to Mable Lake as this road just goes to farms and the park, as we are riding in the middle of the long weekend people travelling to and from the park should be minimal. About half way between Lumby and Mable Lake, BC Hydro has a rest stop by the river which is a good place to stop for a snack. There are no large hills on this ride.
There is a small store at the park, but only the basics there for supplies: water, snacks…
I would like to get an idea of who will be coming with average speed and starting point, please let me know at [email protected] . In the past we have had people interested but concerned they would not have someone of equivalent ability to ride with, I would like everyone to have a good time and be able to ride with someone.
Routes are below.
lumby to mable lake
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2500275
coldstream to mable lake
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2474780
cheers, Bob Perra
Another try at the long ride ..
From Michael:
Maybe it will work out this time: Friday July 29.
We will meet in Penticton Skaha Lake Park at 8:45am (Cypress St.). Or at 8:00am in West Kelowna Starbucks for car pooling.
The ride will start at 9:00am. It will be about 98K. This is the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14433149
Hope to see you there.
Michael
Time for a long ride? Help out Mike …
| Mike Da Ponte [email protected] 206.223.191.222 |
Looking for a buddy to help me on a long ride…i’m coming into town on Friday (july 15) and need to get a 6 hour ride in (training for IM Tremblant). Anyone in the group open to getting paid to ride with a lonely rider? I’m there with my family, therefore I’m looking to get my ride started around 6am to get it done by noon. Look forward to hearing from this very supportive cycling community. |
Update on the Rail Trail
Castanet published an update on the fundraising campaign for the Rail Trail (read it here).
The donation information and updates are also available online – There is still time to donate!
Interesting read …
A short article for your weekend reading … Click here.
Rail Trail Campaign Update
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The matching funds have been increased to $100,000! As of July 4th 229 donations have come in totalling $42,140. This has inspired the donor to increase matching funds to $100,000. This gives us 6 days to maximize the matching challenge and fund 1.25 km of trail. If you have yet to make a donation, now is a great time. Your donation will be matched and have twice the impact. All donations greater than $25 will receive a tax receipt. You can donate online using the link above or drop off your donation at either Community Foundation listed below. Donations of financial securities are also accepted at the Foundations. If you have made a donation, the communities along the trail thank you. Please forward this on to your friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers to ensure that we can take full advantage of this very generous opportunity.
It will take a community to build a legacy…one metre at a time. Let’s Make it Happen! Dononate online or at one of the Foundations. Community Foundation of North Okanagan #304 – 3402 – 27th Ave Vernon BC V1V 1S1 Phone: (250) 542-8677
Central Okanagan Foundation #225-1889 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5 Phone: (250) 861-6160 |
Special West Kelowna Ride July 15
From Michael:
Friday July 15 we will go on a different ride (weather permitting).
We will meet in Penticton Skaha Lake Park (Cypress St.). Or at 8:00am in West Kelowna Starbucks for car pooling.
The ride will start at 9:00am. It will be about 98K. This is the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14433149
Hope to see you there.
Michael
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. 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?
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