Sun Valley Cycle Repair Ltd.

Rutland Neighbourhood Bikeway Kelowna’s first neighbourhood bikeway will be in Rutland and we are looking for input to help inform a high-level concept design along on the proposed route.

British Columbia is about to sizzle in the upcoming week! Here are four essential tips to ensure your cycling adventures in the heat are not only safe but also enjoyable ☀️🚲

GoByBike BC

Spring GoByBike Week is TOMORROW and we couldn't be more excited! 🎉

Register at www.GoByBikeBC.ca, log your rides from June 3rd to 9th, and submit your entry to be in the running to win fantastic prizes. 🏆

Starting June 3, 2024, BC is rolling out a new vulnerable road user law!

New rules for safe driving begin June 3, 2024. Drivers must:

*Always take proper precautions around vulnerable road users on a public road
*Keep a safe distance when passing vulnerable road users

Be prepared and check out the details at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/road-safety-rules-and-consequences/vulnerable

Thank you to all the bike shops and services that keep us rolling! Their generosity helps to make this event a success, and their pre-and-post ride support ensures our riders stay safe!

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➡️ Pre-ride and on-route on-call support by Sun Valley Cycle Repair!
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➡️ Package pick-up hosting and event day support from - plus, they've got a team that's crushing its fundraising goals!

We love to see all these bike businesses working together to support the community. Be sure to check them out for all your pre-Ride Don't Hide needs!

Register today: https://cmha.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=732

Do you live, bike or work in Kelowna? The City of Kelowna wants to hear from you!

Kelowna is developing a Safe Mobility Action Plan to reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries. Help make their sidewalks and pathways safer for everyone. Your feedback is essential!

Two ways to participate:
🏢 Attend the public info session on May 28
💻 Complete the online survey and mapping exercise, open until June 16

Learn more at getinvolved.kelowna.ca/safe-mobility-action-plan.

https://cmha.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7337

I'm supporting Ride Don't Hide! Ride Don’t Hide is a nationwide mental health movement that helps people get back to feeling like themselves. This spring, I’m taking care of my own mental health, and taking of my community by raising $330 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Supporting our community by participating in the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Ride Don't Hide event on June 9th!
We have a team of riders & walkers AND a complimentary rescue pick up service for anyone unable to finish their route. Let's roll!

I'm supporting Ride Don't Hide! Ride Don’t Hide is a nationwide mental health movement that helps people get back to feeling like themselves. This spring, I’m taking care of my own mental health, and taking of my community by raising $330 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Don't let the chilly temperatures fool you, it is full on spring time and the riding is great!
Get your bike moving great too, call for your spring tune-up! 250-859-6070

4 more days til Spring!😍🚴🌷
Get your bike ready.
Book your service 250-859-6070

We are now closed for the winter!
Please contact us in February to book services.
Re-opening March 01 2024.

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We regret to inform you that our finest bike mechanic is in the repair shop himself due to a cycling injury. Hoping to resume regular services mid-September. Happy trails!

🇨🇦 Oh Canada! 🇨🇦
HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Jackson Goldstone and Finn Iles soar to sensational 1-2 World Cup finish on Canada Day - Canadian Cycling Magazine Jackson Goldstone and Finn Iles soar to sensational 1-2 World Cup finish on Canada Day, earning a historic result in Val di Sole Downhill

Bike valet service to offer peace of mind to cyclists in Kelowna | Globalnews.ca Bike valet initiatives in Vancouver and Victoria were expanded due to their success, which is a potential for Kelowna moving forward.

https://bcebikerebates.ca/

BC E-Bike Rebate Program

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/e-bike-rebates-bc-1.6855065

B.C. government offering e-bike rebate of up to $1,400 | CBC News Beginning in June, B.C. residents older than 19 will be eligible for an e-bike rebate ranging from $350 to $1,400.

Springtime Go By Bike Week! Get out there and ride. Check out this article for station details and the opportunity to give your input on Kelowna's cycling network.

City seeking feedback on cycling network during GoByBike Week - Kelowna News Where do you want more cycling paths? The City of Kelowna will be gathering public feedback over the next couple of weeks as part of two cycling route studies currently underway.

It's Here! Starts Today! 🎉

The wait is over, BC cyclists! 🚴‍♂️🌤️ is finally here, and it's time to pedal your way in to a week filled with excitement and adventure. Get ready to embrace the joy of cycling and experience the thrill of the open road!

👉Visit our Celebration Stations all week in various communities across BC, where you can refuel, connect with fellow riders, and enjoy fun activities and free goodies. Plus, there are incredible Provincial and Community Prizes up for grabs that will make your cycling journey even more rewarding! ⚠️ If you are unsure what your community has planned for this week, comment below and we can point you in the right direction.

👉Register for FREE at GoByBikeBC.ca and log at least one ride during the week for a chance to win a Provincial Grand Prize, including a cycling adventure in Crotia provided by Exodus Travels. Take part in our Challenge for the chance to win a brand new Pedego E-Bike. The more rides you log, the more entries you earn!

👉 Share your cycling experiences on social media and tag - inspire others to join the cycling revolution! 🌍💪

Vernon Air Cadets 223 Red Lion Squadron marched in the Colours to open up our Wounded Warriors Canada Day fundraising event. The Oyama Fire Department will be here shortly to cook up their famous burgers and dogs. Come down for a great event. All REVENUE goes directly to the charity!
See you soon!!!

Hope to see you out at Oyama Zipline this Saturday for the Wounded Warriors Canada Fundraiser!
Bring along your bike - Labour costs on bike services done at this event will be donated to Wounded Warriors Canada

Get 25% off the zipline fun on May 27. Come help us celebrate our local heroes during Wounded Warrior Day. Use promo code WWCFUN when booking at Oyama Zipline.

Fundraiser for Our Heroes - Oyama Zipline Fundraiser for Our Heroes At Oyama Zipline Adventure Park. Oyama Zipline is hosting a family-friendly fundraising event for Wounded Warriors Canada May 27th in Oyama, B.C.

5 Reasons Spring is the Best Time For Bike Riding

Seize the season and start biking! The longer days, rising temperatures, and blooming trees and flowers are just the start of what makes spring a great time of year for getting out on your bike.

1. It's not too cold or too hot, but just right. The refreshing weather is ideal for experiencing the outdoors by bike.
2. Speaking of that extra sunshine, riding a bike helps replenish your body's vitamin D storage. According to UCLA Health, vitamin D promotes the body's absorption of calcium, which is essential for maintaining healthy teeth and bones. Calcium is also important to nerve cells, including the brain. You also can't beat the fresh air!
3. Seasonal affective disorder is a real problem. While changes in the season and less daylight don't affect everyone the same, everyone can benefit from the mood boost riding a bike offers. Regular exercise, like biking, helps supports better health and wellness.
4. Grab your family or friends or colleagues, or even your canine best buddies and get together for a ride! Biking is a super fun social activity. Riders can also learn from each other, everyone feels more confident, and it's safer as groups are more visible.
5. Pedal past the pump and leave those currently high gas prices in the dust! If the distance to your destination is too great to reach by bike, try a pedal-assist electric bike, or combine your ride with a trip via public transportation.
**Adapted from article by Karen Hallisey April 01, 2022 UCLA**

https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/feature/remembrance-day-special-canadian-corps-cyclist-battalion/

Remembrance Day special: Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion - Canadian Cycling Magazine During the First World War, the advantage of a bicycle-mounted army battalion over a horse-mounted one became obvious

Looks like fun!

Penny farthing racing - Around The Web Forget lowrider bikes, the O.G. bicyclists rode high atop penny farthings. These old-school bikes with on oversized front wheel require excellent balance, and are still raced by cyclists today. We spoke with a penny farthing champion about the danger and delight of racing one of these throwback ride...

Kelowna is the first city in B.C. designated as a 'Bike Friendly Community' - Kelowna News Kelowna is officially bicycle friendly. And, at least for the time being, is the only community in B.C. that can back it up.