You are invited to join in the fun of a community bike ride on the scenic back roads of the Shuswap-North Okanagan on Saturday, Sept.17 starting at 9 a.m. from Blackburn Park.
This year’s event organizers have added a “knock your socks off” scenic and challenging 100-km Century Ride to the classic Bike for Your Life 10-km, 35-km and 75-km routes.
The Bike For Your Life Tour started in 1998 with the hopes of promoting a healthy lifestyle, family solidarity, and community involvement through a fun cycling event for all ages and abilities.
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. Ride with your friends and challenge yourself to ride a route distance you might not consider doing on your own.
The registration fee ($20 for adults, $40 for families, $5 for children 12 and under) includes Aid Station refreshments, a barbecue lunch of roasted corn, a hamburger with all the fixings, a beverage and the chance to win a specialized road bike at the post-ride cyclists’ celebration.
For more ride information and to register on-line, go to http://www.bikeforyourlife.com or call Ian Wickett at 250- 833-2889.
