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2020 Day 1 Recap

Friday September 11, 2020   Today was the start of our 20th ride, that was much like our first ride in 2001 in that we were facing unprecedented times. Today much like in 2001 we knew that quitting was not an option. Our careful planning allowed us to safely have 3 teams of 6 riders leave Kelowna and finish in Osoyoos to cover the first…

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Containing Our Excitment

We are proud to say that 7 days from today the Cops for Kids Ride 2020 will leave Kelowna for our 20thAnniversary; but like everything else in our world, it’s going to look different this year. Through careful planning and support of local health agencies, we’ve designed a plan to  execute the ride across South East District that will keep both our team and the…

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When It Rains, It Pours

They say that when it rains, it pours. I think we can safely say that the statement would ring true for the 2019 Cops for Kids Ride. Having just completed the full 10 day 1,000km ride across South East District the riders are all now making their way back home to enjoy a hot bath and some time with their family before returning back to…

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Day 9/10

By Kathryn Ahvenus, Vernon We were fortunate to have been hosted in Kamloops at the  Coast Hotel, Wyndham Hotel Hampton Hotel and the Fairfield Marriott in Kamloops, thank you so much for your hospitality and for giving us such a wonderful overnight stay. We woke up to a tailgate breakfast in the parking lot at the Motor Home (Thanks Ken!) to fuel us for a…

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Chase to Kamloops

By Sukhdeep Toor, Kamloops This morning the team woke up at 3 Valley Gap which is a interesting and unique hotel just outside of Revelstoke. We had an early start to the day, meaning it was still dark outside! We all jumped in the bus heading for Salman Arm to have breakfast and start our ride to Kamloops. The team rode into Salmon Arm The…

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