by Lisa Barnes, Cranbrook Today is day six and we riders have really truly blessed with the individuals who are on our support crew, the service clubs that nourish us, the hotels that sponsor us, the businesses and individuals that donated to our cause to keep us going, the kids and families that meet us along the way to share their stories and their thanks…
Day 5, Cops for Kids. After a cosy sleep at the Prestige Lakeside in Nelson, we started out with a beautiful ride on the Balfour ferry, landing at Crawford Bay. The new riders did an amazing job of raising funds from ferry travellers! From there, with cold tired muscles, we climbed the hill up to Crawford Bay school to meet with the elementary students and…
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…