Group Rides
Skookum Youth Race Series – Hill Climb!
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaThis is the first of 4 fun races. A short Hill Climb race from the South Canoe parking lot, then a fun ride from there. Points will be awarded for each race and the overall winner in each category will be crowned at the season end DH race. See you there! Drop your kids off, or join in the ride. Kids will be split into groups based on ability and will receive guidance & encouragement from adult group leaders. Suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Must have a bike with gears and hand brakes and a helmet. Please send kids with a water bottle, jacket and weather-appropriate clothing.
Skookum Youth Race Series – XC Race
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaThis is the 2nd of 4 fun races. XC loop, race from the South Canoe parking lot. Points will be awarded for each race and the overall winner in each category will be crowned at the season end DH race. See you there! Drop your kids off, or join in the ride. Kids will be split into groups based on ability and will receive guidance & encouragement from adult group leaders. Suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Must have a bike with gears and hand brakes and a helmet. Please send kids with a water bottle, jacket and weather-appropriate clothing.
Bike for your Life Century Ride
Blackburn Park 681 10 Avenue Southwest, Salmon Arm, BC, CanadaJoin in the fun of a community bike ride on the scenic back roads of the Shuswap – North Okanagan on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at 9 a.m. Challenge yourself, ride with family & friends , enjoy the view. Four routes highlight the scenic beauty of the Shuswap – North Okanagan. The Cyclists Celebration (live music, draw prizes) is casual, down to earth Shuswap hospitality. The four bike routes are designed to be safe and fun. Whether you have never ridden a bike before, or you are an endurance cyclist join in. Everyone is welcome! This is not a racing event. The emphasis is on participation, rather than time, to make it fun for an individual or family. Enjoy the company of fellow cyclists. Ride with your friends and challenge yourself to ride a route distance you might not consider doing on your own. A limit of 600 cyclists has been set for the 100K, 75K and 35K routes. There is no limit on the number of 10K Route cyclists. For details and the link to on-line registration see the Registration page. Do you want to help out? Why not print out and share the Bike for your [...]
Skookum Youth Race Series – Enduro
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaThis is the 3rd of 4 races in the Skookum Youth Race Series. Enduro race with a team, super fun! Meet at South Canoe at 5:30. Drop your kids off, or join in the ride. Kids will be split into groups based on ability and will receive guidance & encouragement from adult group leaders. Suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Must have a bike with gears and hand brakes and a helmet. Please send kids with a water bottle, jacket and weather-appropriate clothing.
Skookum Youth Race Series – DH and BBQ
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaThe grand finale Downhill Race, the last of the 4 Youth Races. Short DH race down the Malibu Trails. BBQ to follow! Drop your kids off, or join in the ride. Kids will be split into groups based on ability and will receive guidance & encouragement from adult group leaders. Suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Must have a bike with gears and hand brakes and a helmet. Please send kids with a water bottle, jacket and weather-appropriate clothing.
Thursday Road Ride
Field of Dreams - Little Mountain Sports Complex 250 30th St SE, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada6:00 pm from Field of Dreams. Paul Skinner will be leading these rides. They will vary in length and route, depending on group input, weather and other to be discussed factors. All riders young, old, new or experienced are welcome to participate. You will need to be a member of the Shuswap Cycling Club to join the rides. yearly membership is $20 for Adults and $30 for a family. It is best to sign up before the ride.
Skookum Pedal & Pint
Skookum 141 Shuswap St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC, CanadaMeet @Skookum every Wed 6pm. Bring cool weather clothes and bike riding lights, more than just really a good idea this week! Everyone is welcome, post ride recovery and a fostering of friendships will occur at the Barley Station.
Ladies Ride
Meet at Skookum 6pm! Anyone is welcome (just kidding with the Experts Only photo).
Skookum Youth Ride
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaEvent Details: WHAT Skookum Cycle & Ski Junior Group Rides. WHEN & WHERE Starting Tuesday, April 16th, at 5:10pm, main parking South Canoe Trails, 10th Ave & 70 St SE, Map Normal start time is 5:30, this first one will start a bit early to do a helmet and bike check. Please take your bike into your favorite community bike shop pre-Tues if your bike needs some love. PRICE FREE!!! DETAILS The Skookum Junior Group Rides are for young riders (around 6 - 14 years old) of all experience levels. Helmets are mandatory. Due to the hilly geography of Salmon Arm, riders are recommended to have bikes in good working order with gears, front suspension, and good brakes (disc brakes are ideal). Please make sure all riders dress for the conditions (comfortable shorts and jersey, bug spray, rain jacket if it's rainy, etc.) Each week, we will practice bike skills, learn and play games, and ride fun trails together. All group leaders are trained in skill development. Call Skookum (250-832-7368) or email us at [email protected] for more details Waiver 2019 waiver, please print off and hand in [...]
Alvin’s Greatest Hits Grand Opening
Rubberhead Parking LotJeff Navratil sending the new line Alvin's Greatest Hits. Photo: Kevin Silverson. As a kick off to the Salty Dog Weekend, on Friday May 10th, Skookum Cycle and the Shuswap Cycling Club will be hosting the grand opening of the newest Rubberhead trail, Alvin's Greatest Hits, a blue rated jump trail at the bottom of Alvin Comes Alive. There will be a $10 BBQ hosted by Skookum Cycle and group rides of the Rubberhead network. Meet at 5:30 pm at Skookum or at 6:15 at the Rubberhead parking lot. If you are interested please email Skookum. Hope to see you there!