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!
Salty Street Fest
Downtown Salmon Arm Salmon ArmCome downtown the day before the Salty Dog Enduro and join the festivities! Pick up your race page, tour booths from some of the big dogs in cycling. The Shuswap Cycling Club is also one again hosting the local Bike Swap! Bike Decorating (11AM) 4H-Sponsored Scavenger Hunt (Details to come!) Shuswap Pie Co. Pie Eating Contest (1PM) Bike Swap (Drop off from 9-11AM; sales from 11AM-2PM)
Shuswap Cycling Club Bike Swap
Downtown Salmon Arm Salmon ArmDuring the Salty Street Fest the Shuswap Cycling Club hosts our annual Bike Swap. Buy and sell bikes and bike equipment to help support the club and cycling in the Shuswap. Drop off your bike(s) you'd like to sell from 9:00 - 11 AM. Shop from 11 - 2:00PM. Cashout from 2:00-2:30PM. 10% of proceeds go to the club if you are a member, 15% if you are not. We need a few volunteers to help run this event! Send us a note at [email protected] if you want to help.
Salty Dog Race
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaSalty Race Day: When: Sunday, May 12th, 2019 – 10 am (mandatory racer meeting at 9:30 am) Where: South Canoe Trail System, Salmon Arm, BC. Who: Riders age 3 and up. Whats going on: Jr Salty Pup, for run bikes and kids with 12-16″ wheels, no training wheels please, a mini 30 min Enduro, for ages 3+, 1-ish km course, race fee includes a T-shirt and a fun prize. Salty Pup Enduro, for 20-24″ wheels, 1-ish km course, race fee includes a T-shirt and a fun prize. Jr. 3-Hour Enduro for U15s, 5 km course, teams of 2 only, this is a stepping stone event to the big 6 Hour Enduro for people who are not ready to do the main race, race fee includes a T-shirt. 6 Hour Enduro for everyone else. Enter as a team of 2 or do it solo. By age team categories for men´s, women´s and mixed teams and solo categories, an event for elite to sport racers.
Larch Hills Voly Day
Larch Hills Traverse Voly Days - June 1 & 15 and Sept 15 Meet: TBA Time: 10 am - 2 pm Bring outdoor work clothes, gloves, shoes/boots, snack and water. Plus pruning loppers, if you have them. But we'll have tools, plus training and safety instruction. All ages welcome! For more information please call 250-832-0102
Return To Earth – Movie Night with the SCC
Salmar Classic 360 Alexander Street, Salmon Arm, BC, CanadaJoin the Shuswap Cycling Club Friday, June 21st, at the Salmar Classic, for our 2nd annual Movie Night. This year we are proud to present the latest from Anthill Films, Return To Earth. Tickets are $15, available at the door, or available in advance at Skookum Cycles. Or email us and we can get some to you. Doors open at 6:00 PM, Showtime at 6:30 PM. We will have a short film to get us fired up before the main event, there will be beers/wine for sale, and great draw prizes at the intermission. Thanks to Shuswap Tourism for helping put this on!
White Lake Triathalon
White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road, Salmon Arm, BC, CanadaSprint, Team Sprint, and Try-Tri Events for all. Register and more info at https://www.wlra.ca/triathlon2019
Okanagan 24
Silver Star 23 Shortt St, Silver Star Mountain, BC, CanadaThe race is located at Silver Star mountain at an elevation of 1,609 m (5,280 ft) that makes it Canada’s highest 24 hour mountain bike race. 24 hour and 4 hour mountain bike races which are for all levels of riding ability. The 24 hour race categories are competitive teams of 5, solo racers and corporate teams of up to 10. The 4 hour race will allow for solo racers only to compete. See https://okanagan24.com to register and for more details.
No Ladies Ride July 1st!
See you again July 8 and have a Happy Canada Day
Skookum Youth Ride – Park Hill Tonight!
Park Hill 6699 Parkhill Rd NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaUpdate for July 9th Ride - Riding at Park Hill! 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 Tuesday night