by Ryan Danilowich, Kelowna After two gruelling climb days the 2022 Cops for Kids riders prepared to embark on day # 4 of the ride. We departed from our respective hotels in Rossland early and met up at the Castlegar Legion for breakfast. Thanks to the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort, the Flying SteamShovel Inn, and the Josie Hotel for the hospitality. Most of our riders…
by Heather Carter, Oliver Recap of day three – what a day! We started a warm up of a 15 km warm up and delicious breakfast at Omega! Thank you for your heartwarming start to the day as we prepare for our climb up the Paulson. I was asked to write today’s blog. Looking ahead with the orange, smoke covered sun, cooler day and enjoying…
by John Bauer, Kelowna Today started with an energy infused breakfast at the Osoyoos Legion who also provided us with a very kind cash donation. Immediately afterward we began the Anarchist mountain climb. The cool morning provided needed comfort for the riders to ascend the 15km climb averaging a 5% grade. They attacked this with the hearts and lungs of giants. We knew temperatures were…
Day 1 by Stefanie Wainman, West Kelowna So my first day of Cops for Kids felt a lot like the first day of school. New outfits, new gear to conquer the ride and a whole new group of new friends. I will admit that I was nervous before going to bed and hardly slept with the anticipation of the big ride ahead of me and…
by Derrick Francis, Merritt Congratulations to all your training is done, you’re off to great places you’re off to have fun. You have helmets for your head, fancy socks in your shoes, you cannot steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re not on your own you know what you know, Courtney’s the gal who will decide where you go. Our bellies are full thanks…