As we woke from another amazing sleep at the Prestige Lakeside in Nelson. We loaded up in the vehicles and headed to the ferry from Belfour to Crawford Bay! A solid little push up the hill out of the ferry landing to Crawford Bay School where we got to interact with the kids. They always they have amazing questions. We rode another couple KM and…
The sun peeked over the horizon, as if saying, “Hey, sleepyheads, time to caffeinate those pedals!” The Prestige in Rossland had provided us with soft beds, fluffy pillows, and a team that truly went the extra mile. We were treated to breakfast with the Ladies of the Castlegar Royal Canadian Legion — a tradition etched in camaraderie and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. With…
As the sun peered over the hills around Grand Forks the rides emerged from their hotel rooms with a hesitant preparation for the day. Despite many riders this year being veterans of this ride we all know the obstacle which lays in front of us. Tire pressure checked and water bottles filled, we gathered in front of Grand Forks Inn to express our gratitude for…
I just finished an unforgettable second day riding for Cops for Kids . Today we rode from Osoyoos to Grand Forks, and I honoured to share the experience with you. The route was both challenging and rewarding, with the hot weather making every kilometer remind us we were doing the ride for the kids. The climbs, especially the infamous Anarchist, were intense. Liz took over…
Gratitude to the Sandman in Kelowna for the hospitality today and Kush for going above and beyond to ensure we had what we needed to fuel our bodies for the start of this 10 day journey. With the team all gathered out front and an array of emotional speeches, 8:30 send off down Harvey Avenue towards West Kelowna. With a couple ‘loud bangs’ and Robs…