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Day 2 Climb and Descent

by Heather Montagliani, Kelowna Well here you have it folks, two down and just a few more to go;) After a breakfast hosted at the Legion there was no messing around as the morning began with a “little” ride up a “hill” very appropriately called the anarchist. After a rest stop and naturally, a photo opportunity, we were off to the races again!   One…

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We’re Just Getting Started

By Gary Sande, Penticton Today we woke at the Sandman Hotel with jitters of what the next  10 days would hold. Most of us new riders nervous, and the returning riders with their tips along the way “don’t forget to take your sunglasses off for pictures”, “take off your cleat covers”, and of course “steady UP!” We had a short ceremony with some dignitaries and…

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A different type of ride

By Brett S – Merritt Most of us ride almost every day – mainly in a ford explorer, but often in a variety of other vehicles depending on our needs, or by the nature of the position we occupy. Regardless of the vehicle we drive, we all do it for the same reason: to serve the needs of our community, and protect them as best…

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One Week Until Departure

By Julio Krenz, Ride Captain   Hard to believe that this is the end of summer, and in just 7 short days we will start the 2023 Cops for Kids Ride presented by our dear friends at the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation. We’ve got a dedicated group of riders who have been working tirelessly over the past few months, not only in their regular policing…

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And That’s a Wrap!

by Ride Captain Julio Krenz, Kelowna. 10 days ago, a group of people embarked on a journey to help kids in our region. After some long days on the bike seat in the heat, followed by the smoky air, some torrential rain, gusting wind with few sunny skies, they returned to Kelowna today as a team of people who have forged bonds forever. Last weekend,…

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