News Items tag as: cycling

Couple biking across Canada raise money for reforestation after seeing Kelowna wildfires
April 06, 2024 - 3:00 PM

Two cyclists are setting off on a cross country bike trip to raise money for reforestation after witnessing last year’s wildfires in Kelowna.
Victoria's free bicycle valet service could be model for Kelowna
March 11, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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Kelowna, like many other North American cities, has ramped up efforts in recent years to make bicycles a favoured means of transportation.
Bike shop gives back by building bicycles for kids in Kamloops
March 01, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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A Kamloops bike company is volunteering time, skills and tools to help a local school launch a new inclusive cycling program for students.
Kelowna among the most cycle friendly cities in B.C.
October 11, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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A new interactive tool shows Kelowna has more bicycle paths per kilometre of roadway than any other B.C. city.
'Bike valets' might be the missing piece for Kamloops, Okanagan cyclists
September 07, 2022 - 7:00 AM

Fear of bike theft is clearly a deterrent for many people who want to cycle to events.
The business case for on-street bike parking in Kamloops, Okanagan cities
September 04, 2022 - 11:00 AM

There’s lots of talk about the benefits of cycling in terms of fitness and getting cars off the road.
This cycling group is looking to extend trails through the Kootenays
April 03, 2022 - 3:30 PM

One of the huge obstacles facing the Trail of the Okanagans efforts to connect Osoyoos to Sicamous is the steep terrain blocking easy cycling between West Kelowna and the South Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna cyclist nearly broke B.C. race record during heat dome
April 03, 2022 - 9:00 AM

When last June’s heat dome pushed Thompson and Okanagan temperatures past 45 Celsius, everyone who could stayed indoors in front of their air conditioners.
iN PHOTOS: Racers try to finish this 1,000-km KVR trail ride from Merritt to Fernie in 3 days
March 27, 2022 - 7:55 AM

Thousands of people leisurely cycle the Okanagan Rail Trail each year, getting a smooth ride even on road bikes.
Kamloops, Okanagan cyclists welcome to join this gruelling 6-day tour of Washington State
January 10, 2022 - 7:02 AM

While there’s been a huge focus in recent years on building a rail trail from Sicamous to the U.S. border at Osoyoos, there’s many cyclists in the Thompson-Okanagan who don’t mind riding a few hills.
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