by Robyn Diddams, Creston. Today was another incredible day on the road for Riding Bicycles for Cops for Kids! After a wonderful stay at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson, we headed out for another day of riding, friendship, and supporting kids in our communities. Our morning started with the ferry crossing and the climb up from the Crawford Bay ferry landing. Once we conquered…
by Rob Crowder, Nelson Well, it’s already Day 4 of the journey, and today the team rode from Castlegar to the Village of Procter. Last night, we had the privilege of staying at the Prestige Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC. If you ever find yourself in Rossland, the Prestige offers wonderful staff and comfortable rooms. The previous three days were gruelling, with riders climbing numerous…
By Lana Thorslund, Penticton Today was a tough one. It’s been described as “Type 2 Fun”. That means it wasn’t fun at the time, but maybe it was fun in hindsight? Rain, fog, challenging roads, and tired legs tested us from start to finish—but we dug deep, supported one another, and rode hard together as a team. Our slumber in our warm cozy beds at…
By Dean Marchand, Penticton Today was a reminder of challenging situations faced by the families we help, but we were all smiles by the end of the day. We woke up at Spirit Ridge after a luxurious stay bright and early. It’s hard to wake up so early when we’re in such a nice hotel, and we appreciate the opportunity to stay there more than…
By Jamie Herrington, Oliver Day 1 of the Cops for Kids 2026 Tour kicked off in beautiful Kelowna, BC, and what a way to start the journey! Our first day saw the team take on an incredible 129 kilometres, travelling from Kelowna all the way to our final destination of Osoyoos. Along the way, we made stops in Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, and Oliver, giving us…