Meet our new president, David Major

First, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to Adrian Bostock for his leadership and valuable input as club president over the last few years. We’re glad you’re staying with us as a director!

David has been on the Board since 2018 but has been working on the SCC’s website, making maps, processing memberships, and handling communications since 2013. He’s a mountain biker at heart and loves all the natural and technical or fast singletracks around the Shuswap. He first started riding trails in the Carmi area in Pentiction, where he grew up, and now his favourite loop is to wind up the Rubberhead climb trail, over to the Ida View trail that wanders through some really nice forest to the top, then down Meatgrinder or Veggie Delight. An amazing loop that has a bit of everything, except crowds!

Dave also tries to use his bike for getting around. One of the things he loves about Salmon Arm is that whether he’s riding to work or running errands, he can always work in a little bit of trail.

Thanks again to Adrian for his many contributions, and […]

The City of Salmon Arm is inviting comments on improvements of a portion of Lakeshore Road to address some slope stability issues.

They have presented 3 options – two of the three options include a multi-use pathway that will greatly improve the safety of cycling along that portion of Lakeshore Road.

How to submit feedback, from the City of Salmon Arm Website:

The questionnaire can be submitted online or e-mailed, mailed  or dropped off at City Hall using the contact information below.

Written feedback must be received by April 7, 2021 to be included in the public input session. Alternatively feedback can be presented ‘in person’ by virtually attending the evening Council Session on April 12, 2021. If you wish to attend electronically please send your request to [email protected]

Be sure to get your feedback in by April 7th and show your support for active transportation at the April 12th Council Session!

Spring is rounding into form! Even though a lot of riders have been ripping all winter thanks to the stellar grooming, people are excited to put rubber to the trails.

The Rubberhead Trail Network is close to being snow free and we have been out clearing blowdown. There are several maintenance projects which need attention, if you would liketo help out please get in touch.

There are two new trails to complete this summer. Trail days will be organized once the PHO permits us to do so. 

The SCC is reminding everyone to be patient and be kind to the trails while dry out. It takes a lot of work to flatten out all the muddy ruts! If you are leaving ruts the thickness of your tires turn back or walk through the section. Ride through puddles, not around.

TrailForks is super helpful this time of year! Fill out a report after your ride so people can keep tabs on how things are shaping up.

Trails in the Shuswap and getting better by day! Word is getting around too, and our trail systems are busier than ever.

Have a look at our new Rules of the Trail page for best practices on using our beloved trails sustainably and responsibly.

While Rubberhead is still covered in the white stuff, we thought we would post an update from Rec Sites and Trails BC regarding access to Rec Sites and Trails, which includes our beloved Rubberhead.

We also encourage Shuswap riders to avoid travelling to ride. It is tempting to look south or to Kamloops and see the clear trails, however this is not a time to travel. We are also seeing many warnings from trail groups in the region about trails that are thawing out, and right now riding on them could be damaging anyhow. Just think how sweet it will all be when this calms down!

The SCC echos the recommendation from RSTBC to exercise more caution than normal when on your bike.

Here is a quick recap from RSTBC:

All Recreation Sites are now Closed
Recreation Trails remain Open (with appropriate social distancing)

* Please read the news bulletin for more information about this or visit 
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/camping-hiking/sites-trails/alerts

Click on the image below to see the statement from RSTBC

Spring is on the way, time to refresh your ride and your Shuswap Bike Club membership!

Registration is now open on Zone 4 to update your membership to the Shuswap Cycling Club.

$20 for an Individual or $30 for the whole family.

A little goes a long ways! Membership is critical to maintaining and improving cycling in the Shuswap! We maintain trails at Rubberhead, plan and build new trails, organize Voly Days, work with Rec Sites and BC, the Shuswap Trail Alliance and others to improve facilities and ensure access, and host all kinds of fun rides and events.

Members also receive a 15% discount at Skookum Cycle and Ski. Thanks Skookum!

The more members we have the stronger our voice in the region! We can help advocate for things like a BMX track, pumptrack, road upgrades, and safe cycling […]