So cold…. So very, very cold… Awww, it’s not that bad. After all, all we gotta do today is pack up, ride down the canyon, and hop on the bus for home. Well, and clean up some trash. Looks like one of the local hounds didn’t approve of the boys’ antics. We still managed to[...]
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Wow. It snowed last night, and a little bit this morning. Nothing sticking, just really light flurries, but still….it’s May. Kind of makes you excited to get up and race, doesn’t it? Yup, it’s the infamous race day. Complete with high intensity relay hand offs. I’ll let you enjoy this sampling of the action without[...]
Read More St. George’s KVR – Day 3…
Day 2 (or 3….we’ve already covered tis so I’m just gonna drop it for now), and we start off with a lovely descent into Princeton. After a short break to fuel up on candy, we’re right back at it with the longest tunnel of the trip, followed by the first of several trestles. This is[...]
Read More St. George’s KVR – Day 2…
Well, technically this would be day 2. We drove up from Vancouver yesterday after crashing at the Tippie’s house in the Cove (thanks Brett and Sarah), then camped at Link Lake. Barb and Chevy came out and we let the boys settle in to their situation with minimal interference. After a leisurely sleep in, it[...]
Read More St Georges KVR – Day 1…
Here’s a random one. The western Canadian NHL teams have an annual prospects camp in Penticton, and the Edmonton Oilers called up Freedom to organize a little ride on the KVR to give the guys a break from the rink. We had to fire up two rides, though. Do you realize how hard it is[...]
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Ohhh, it’s a cold one this morning. Looks like it’s gonna heat up soon. Sooner if these slackers don’t get outta bed. You think they’d learn. I mean, in this age of interwebs and such, it’s pretty easy to look up how this trip goes. Every year we drop the tents on the slowpokes.[...]
Read More St Georges KVR – 5…
That’s what I need after a rainy night. Some serious fried up breakfast scramble. Oh, and sunshine would be nice too. Yesterday was the big day. Today is the fun day. We start off with a short downhill, a visit to the store, and then a tunnel. On the other side of the tunnel, it’s[...]
Read More St Georges KVR – 4…
Nice helmet. Way to set the example. Well, today would be the longest day, so to speak. It’s official now, these guys rip. We got to the tunnel in no time. Contrast with last year when there were multiple breakdowns and super slow riders. My ass didn’t even get sore today. So, my new camera[...]
Read More St Georges KVR – 3…
It ain’t easy…bein’ Steezy. Yes, that’s sunshine. Hence the shades. Not so sure about the hiked up shorts though. Funny how they both end up at the same place… OK, so the ride was the usual. A bit slow, a lot of remarks about how lame this is, can we ride on the road, etc.,[...]
Read More St Georges KVR – 2…
If this is St Georges school, then it must be nearly Spring. Another year of taking the boys out for a rip on flat gravel. Found a bit of a better campsite for our first day. I’m just glad it’s not snowing. And for our guides? Cube Van camping! Comes with an adjustable height kitchen…
Last day in the Okanagan, and the effort of the trip is beginning to tell. Plus, it’s genuinely hot today. So let’s do something thoroughly tourist-y and ride the KVR through Myra Canyon. This is the famous section of trestles and tunnels that was destroyed by fire back in 2003. They’ve since restored it, and[...]
Read More Mr & Mrs. Marmalade – 8…
This is better. It might not be sunny, but it’s not raining either. Everyone is battered from endless days of riding in the wet, so we took a mellow one today. Finally, I’ve ridden the trestles in Myra Canyon. Simon, missing the liquid falling from the sky, takes a giant whizz. No seriously, it’s 130’[...]
Read More Shock Monkey Okanagan – Day 4…
Last day of the trip, and things are so peaceful and quiet around here. The boys and their bananas are peacefully asleep. But wait! We gotta get outta here! Well, I think we can help get things started… Ah yes. The traditional dropping of the tents. Duuuuuuuuuude! I’m trying to sleep! Some things never get[...]
Read More St. Georges KVR – Day 5…
Good morning! Sleep well? Some guys just don’t get the hint. We’ll see if anyone figures out what will happen tomorrow. Day 4, the best day of the trip in a lot of ways. Great weather for starters, and a fun section for riding. It’s also a lot more interesting for things to look at.[...]
Read More St. Georges KVR – Day 4…
