Quick guide on how to
boost your Strava rankings …
As it is getting warmer …
… remember to pay close attention to your hydration and nutrition on the bike. I have made the mistake myself, thinking it’s “only” going to be a 2 or 3 hour ride, and I could “make do” with a bit of water. Full-blown bonks are no fun! I have also found that I need plenty of salt and electrolytes on long warm rides – though everybody is different when it comes to sweating. Here are a few resources with more details:
Hydration and nutrition on long rides
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Reminders for rides
Regular weekly KillerBeez rides:
- Sundays leaving 9am sharp from the Bean Scene Headquarters on Dickson road (opposite the first 3 Landmark buildings). Distance usually 60-70km
- Saturdays leaving at 9:15am from Kelowna Cycle on Pandosy. Distance usually 45-50km.
- Wednesdays leaving at 5pm from Kelowna Cycle on Pandosy. Distance usually 35-40km. Social ride. Smell the flowers, chat over coffee after.
New Toy!
If you like technology and the latest gadgets (yes, I’m looking at you, Geoff and Tom!), you might like this new Garmin cycling computer. Plenty of features to keep you busy! Here’s a good review of it …
18 boys and a girl …
Thought I post “proof” that we had a wonderful ride yesterday up Green Mountain and around, with a record turnout of 19 riders! (4 pictures in this gallery). Here is the Garmin download for the stats geeks …
Consider doing this ride with us next time we go (to be posted here).
Okanagan Rail Trail Update
June 2 was the last day for a potential operator to secure the railway between Kelowna and Coldstream/Vernon for continuing a rail service. Yesterday the offer for sale to the government began. The only future now for this magnificent corridor is either public land for the benefit of all, or private use. In less than 90 days this decision will be made. The time is now to let our voices be heard.
The abandonment process allows a 30 day window for each level of government to purchase the right of way for public use. The process begins with a 30 day window for the Federal Government, followed by 30 day windows for Provincial and Municipal Governments. After that, the corridor will be broken up and sold off for private use lot by lot.
The reasons to ensure this corridor is kept for public use are many and are outlined in an impact assessment report just released and can be found at www.okanaganrailtrail.ca/resources.php. They include health and wellness, environmental, transportation and safety, and economic benefits. The report clearly shows that purchasing the corridor for public use is an investment that will provide beneficial returns for generations.
With less than 90 days to determine the outcome of this corridor, the time is now to ensure we have our say. Nearly 7,500 emails have been sent expressing their desired future. If each of us can get 2 more to send in their desired future of this corridor, we will have an inspirational number of emails that will ensure our voice is heard.
What can we do now?
1. Please encourage people you know to visit www.okanaganrailtrail.ca to express their views on the future of this corridor.
2. If you are part of an organization that supports the preservation of this corridor, then visit www.okanaganrailtrail.ca/business-support.php and click the link at the bottom of the page to upload your logo and statement of support.
3. Lastly, if you are feeling very inspired, send in a short video clip describing the future you desire and why to okrailtrail@gmail.com.
This information will be shared with those who can make the decision to protect this corridor.
The future is on our hands now.
We can transform this wonderful linear property into a lasting legacy that will provide benefits for generations, or we can allow this transportation corridor and last natural lakefront access to be sold off for private use.
The decision is ours! okanaganrailtrail.ca
Benefits of Cycling
Power Glutes
Power up Harvard or June Springs, and counteract the many hours we sit … by incorporating these exercises into your routine!
Beez in Oyama
We had a wonderful ride yesterday, going out Glenmore to Winfield, and then on the old Highway 97 to Oyama. Perfect temperature to ride, great company for coffee after! (Paul, Alistair, Warren and Larry missing in this picture!)
It would be great if we would get more pictures of any 2014 rides. If you happen to have your phone with you and manage to snap some good pictures of the group, please forward them to me for posting.
