South Canoe Trail Blitz
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaAnnual trail blitz on the South Canoe Trail System May 1. Trail brushing, tree clean up, bridge building, tread repair and building all on the to do list this year. Bring water, snacks, lunch, pruning loppers, work gloves hand tools and a friend. If you are interested in being a team leader email Veda @ [email protected]. Skookum & Save On have teamed up again this year to provide the South Canoe post trail work Bbq & Bevys. Parking, if the South Canoe parking is full, out of consideration for the local residents park down below by the tennis courts and not on 10th st or 70th ave. Vehicles on the streets maybe towed.
Reinecker Creek Group Ride and BBQ
Reinecker Creek 5317 Sunnybrae-Canoe Pt Rd, Salmon Arm, BC, CanadaCome ride with us, ride for 2-3 hours, and enjoy a post ride bevy and burger. $10, to sign up just email.
Salty Street Fest 2016
Downtown Salmon Arm Salmon ArmSalty Street Fest May 14th 2016, downtown Salmon Arm Featuring Live Music by Santa Lucia LFR at 2pm on Hudson Ave! Shuswap Cycling Club presents the Largest Bike Swap in the BC Interior. Hudson Ave Drop off: 9:30 - 11:00 Sales: 11:00-2:30 Cash-out: 2:30 20% of sale proceeds go to the Shuswap Cycling Club Also! 11am: Candy Vault Bike Parade10am-3pm: Demille's Petting Zoo and Knitting Sheep, Pump Track open, 4-Wheeled TrikeTrack, In the Groove Play Zone open, bike vendors and local tourism booths.2:50pm: Shuswap Pie Co Pie Eating Contest Discover what Salmon Arm has to offer the day before the Salty Dog Enduro. Check out the schedule page for more information. http://www.saltystreetfest.com
Salty-Dog 6-Hr Enduro
South Canoe Trails 10th Ave SE and 70th St SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, CanadaGo to : skookumcycleandski.com/salty-dog-enduro - for more an up-to-date information. Who: Riders age 3 and up. Whats going on: Jr Salty Pup for run bikes and kids with 12-16″ wheels mini 30min Enduro, for ages 3+, no training wheels please, 1km course, race fees include a T-shirt and fun prize. Salty Pup 1-Hour Enduro, no training wheels please, 1km course, race fees include a T-shirt and fun prize. Jr. 3-Hour Enduro for U15s on a 5km 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 fees include a T-shirt. 6 Hour Enduro for everyone else. Enter as a team of 2 or do it solo. Team categories for men´s, women´s and mixed teams and solo categories for elite and sport racers. Sign-up: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=11188&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Bike to Work (and School) Week
Downtown Salmon Arm Salmon ArmCow Trail Classic Race
MerrittThe Cow Trail Class race is one or two 16Km loops showcasing our best trail system with the fastest and most flowing single track that you can imagine. We’d like to encourage all levels of riders from beginner to elite to race with us this year. Elite racers, this will be the fastest and most fun 32km’s that you’ll race all summer. Beginner Racers, this will be the perfect entry to the world and adventure of mountain bike racing. Why not sign up the whole family? The kids loop will start at 9am and the big race will follow shortly after at about 10am Total elevation gain for one 16KM loop of the race will be 676 Meters, it's one tough climb followed by one long rewarding downhill - it really appeals to all riders. Please check out the races website www.cowtrailclassic.ca for more info. The trail is just about open for the season so come join our club for a group ride and try out the loop! We promise it will become a stop on your future trips through Merritt.
Rubberhead Trail Maintenance
Rubberhead Parking LotMeeting at the RH parking lot at 9:00am. Bring water and gloves – tools will be supplied and lunch provided.
Ride Don’t Hide 2016
Field of Dreams - Little Mountain Sports Complex 250 30th St SE, Salmon Arm, BC, CanadaWe hope you will once again ride and raise funds for mental health in the Shuswap! This year in cities across Canada we will have over 30 rides taking place on June 26th 2016. Our national goal is to raise over 1.5 million for mental health. As you know, it is a fun and feel good day and your continued support is key to raising awareness and reducing stigma at a local and national level. Follow the link to register before April 30th and catch the early bird rate. http://ridedonthide.com/bc/ride/shuswap-revelstoke/ Where: Little Mountain Sports Complex – Field of Dreams, 250 30th Street SE., Salmon Arm, BC When: Sunday, June 26th, 2016 What time: 8am (registration) 8:00- 8:30am Riders register (collect shirts and bibs, complimentary beverages/snacks to fuel your ride! ) 8:30- 8:50am On-site presentation (acknowledgements and prizes) All rides begin at 8:50am!! (Riders warm-up exercise) 54km Cyclist Ride (2-2.5 hours) 32km Cyclist Ride (1 hour 30 minutes) 10km Family Ride (45 minutes)
MS Bike-Mountain
Kenna Cartwright Park 2000 Hillside Dr, Kamloops, BC, CanadaOn August 27th in Kamloops, BC, the MS Society Kamloops and Area Chapter will be hosting an all-new cycling event: the MS Bike-Mountain! Registration is easily available online at www.msbike.ca or you can call Katrina Harding at 1-800-268-7582 x 7261. The registration fee is highly discounted now until May 15th. This event consists of beginner-to intermediate double and single track trails through the “fast, flowy, fun” terrain of Kenna Cartwright Park, BC’s largest municipal park. In a choose-your-own-adventure style, teams will determine their own course on the well-defined trails to reach the most checkpoints in the best time. Best of all, this event benefits multiple sclerosis research, and programs and services to help those affected by MS to improve their quality of life.
Rubberhead Trail Day
Black Dog TrailheadHey All! Come out for a fun filled day of digging in the dirt!! Scope of work: “Black Dog” climb trail. We have approximately 550m of tread left to build on this 2km section of trail. What to bring: Healthy lunch with snacks and water Sturdy footwear Work gloves if you have them Outdoor clothes and gear including rain jacket Signed waiver Smiles Friends Go-getter attitude! All the tools you need will be provided. Details: Date: Friday September 16, 2016 Start: 9:00 start time Meeting Place: Rubberhead trails just east of Salmon Arm #16 in the Shuswap Trail Guide, or visit the Shuswap Trails website here: http://www.shuswaptrails.com/trails.php?area=0&id=21) Directions: Drive approximately 4 kilometers east of the Canoe Forest Products mill on Highway 1, turn right off the highway onto the 110 Forest Service Road (the first forestry road on the right when heading east, just before the pullout rest area with information boards on the left. If you miss the turn just pull off into rest area and turn around.) On the 110 Forestry road drive past the trailhead for approximately 4 km to where the [...]