Saturday September 8, 2018 by Julio Krenz, Ride Captain 6 days until the start of the 2018 Cops for Kids Ride, and already what a thrill it’s been. 2018 has already proven to be a very special year for Cops for Kids, with hosting the RCMP Musical Ride August 9th, and now we’re preparing to hit the road with the largest ride team we’ve ever…
Sunday September 17, 2017 by Grant Fletcher, Kelowna After a night at Asgard Hostel on Silver Star Mountain, the team arises with heightened anticipation as this is day 10. This morning is a little different as this would be our last day on the road and everyone is anxiously anticipating being greeted by their family and friends at the ride finale. After the bus ride…
Saturday September 16, 2017 By Nick Reimann, Vernon Riders gathered at the Kamloops White Spot for a good breakfast to fuel us for the last long leg of the ride. We were fortunate to have the parents of one of our little ambassadors that we lost last December and decided to give back to the Cops for Kids Foundation. The emotional meeting was an inspiration…
Friday September 15, 2017 By Garnet Lloyd & Michel Grondin Today, the 8th day, C4K 2017 team departed Three Valley Gap dressed for an expected cold ride. The team rolled away from the Gap’s Ghost Town with CHEERS, thanks to Allen. C4K riders and their support team travelled non stop through the Craigellaichie region (location of the last spike on the CPRail), through Sicamous ,…
By Kurt Grabinsky, Revelstoke After a beautiful evening and some team time shared at the Elizabeth Lake Lodge’s new outdoor gas fireplace, the Cops for Kids riders all awoke early from their restful sleep. The owners and their wonderful children met us as we were preparing to go. They sent us on our way, happy to be a part of the Cops for Kids charitable…