Just let me take a moment after what has to be one of the shortest summers ever to say “Welcome Back!” One thing for sure, all this wet weather we’ve had has resulted in some of the best riding conditions in a decade. I almost miss the dust, but not really.
Toonie Rides
The Toonie series at Smith Creek has been very successful, to say the least. Too bad that we’re winding the season down with the final event this coming Wednesday, September 29th. With dusk coming earlier every day, this is the last chance we have for a mid-week Toonie. Where else can you have a great evening complete with food and bevvies for only $2? Come out and make this last event a good one. Oh, and for you freehuckers, it’s a shorter course too. We’ll be there at 5:30 to sign people on, the ride starts at 6. Smith Creek trails in Westbank. Just follow Eliott Rd to Smith Ck Rd and look for the lycra.
Powers Creek Trailday
Dirty Dave has been very busy this year as well. In addition to some major changes to Builders Only, he’s been working on a new line he calls “Master of Slag” that extends the Builders Only line by about 1km. Come out on Sunday, October 3rd and help him finish this one off. We’ll be meeting at the usual spot at the top of Powers Creek at 10 am. Bring hand tools, buckets for moving dirt, and your bike to ride the finished goods. We’re not making lunch, so bring some snacks, but there will be an afternoon BBQ courtesy of Outbound Cycle.
Other Events Nearby
Our partner clubs in the valley are also having some fall events worth checking into.
- NOCS is having their 6 hour Enduro, the Ellison Project on Saturday Sept 25th.
- Penticton is having their Fall Bike Festival with BMX and XC events this weekend.
- Oct 2nd and 3rd is the Full Boar Challenge in Kamloops
- Also on October 3rd is the Kaslo Suffer Fest, featuring a race up and down the legendary Monster.
Lots to keep you busy this fall. Sorry for the double email, but I have these fat fingers that keep pushing ‘send’ before I’m ready. One day I’ll get this figured out.
We’re still a long way from winter, and there’s plenty of riding to be done. There’s still some more events on the horizon, and we’re always looking for more volunteers.