Day 1 By Cst. Carl Stene, Kelowna RCMP Today was the first day of 10 and as we left the Sandman Hotel, after an excellent breakfast, and super nice rooms we hit the open road. The cloudy skies tried to dim our excitement but we powered out of the Kelowna and over the bridge. One small mechanical issue and we landed in West Kelowna. The warmth…
First Day Jitters – What’s to Come? Thursday September 13th, 2018 By Derrick Francis, Merritt BC It is so great to finally be in Kelowna the night before the ride. All of the anticipation and “what ifs” can be laid to rest. Ride captain Julio put us at ease by introducing the team. I look around and see that we are all shapes and sizes…
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…