Our yearly Penticton camp, is something that was started by the Speed Theory bike club, back in the days. A club that most of us were part of: (http://speedtheorycyclingteam.blogspot.com). We kept these exactly in the same format as they were back then: Same timeframe (just before the May long weekend) and most importantly, free of charge. You book your own accomodations and show up at the ride meeting point in the morning. Below is a sample of the last one we ran back in 2022:

The first 3 days will be easier days with the intent of keeping the group together with the exception of hill/climbs. On the flat sections the group will stay as one giving everyone a chance to practice the etiquette of riding in a group. We also hope this will allow more people to ride more days through the week or better yet, everyday. All climbs are a free for all, with meeting spots at the top. Each day we will meet at the Wayne & Freda Coffee Shop @ 249 Westminster Ave W #105. Be sure to be prepared everyday. Bring tubes, a pump, 2 bottles, food and maps of the days ride. It is also highly recommended that you find a riding buddy. If you do not have one don't worry, we'll make sure you're looked after.

Sunday, May 15th, Day 1 - 9:30 am: A shorter day at 107 km to help everyone get warmed up. We will make a quick stop in Oliver for water, food and facilities. Then continue up to area 51 and home through OK Falls. Day 1 ride here.

Monday, May 16th, Day 2 - 9:00 am: A little harder but slightly shorter at 106 km. We will start with "The Wall" then up to White Lake Rd with a stop at the end of White Lake Rd for food, water and facilities. We will then ride up Green Mountain Rd and then down to Penticton. Day 2 ride here.

Tuesday, May 17h, Day 3 - 8:30 am: This is the first long day. We will again stop in Oliver for food and water then continue on to Osoyoos. There will be no stop for food in Osoyoos before Anarchist. The climb up Anarchist will end at the Sasquatch as always. We then descend back to Osoyoos where we stop for a full lunch. After Tim Hortons we will ride back to Penticton the same way we rode out. Day 3 ride here.

Wednesday, May 18th, Day 4 - 9:30 am: This is will be the rest day at 45 km. We will ride out to Summerland for coffee. For those who need an extra challenge, we can go and climb the Giant’s Head. We then ride back to Penticton and meet up yet again for more treats at the Bench!. Day 4 ride here.

Thursday, May 19th, Day 5 - 8:00 am: This is the first of the epic days, Mount Baldy!!! There are 2 routes for this day, one up and over Mt Baldy and and one to the gravel. Everyone rides out to Oliver together where we can pick up more water and have a quick bite. The "to the gravel" route is 123 km as is as it sounds: you ascend Mt Baldy until the road turns to gravel. You then descend and return to Penticton, the same way we came in. Day 5 ride option 1 here.

 

The full route is truly an epic ride at 200 km with lots of gravel. There are is no food or water between Oliver and Osoyoos so be sure to stalk up. You will ride up and over Mt Baldy and then up and over Anarchist followed by a lunch stop again at best tasting Timmies in the whole world!!! You then ride back to Pentiction on the same route as the shorter loop. There is a good chance you'll forget your name on this route so maybe write it down somewhere, but don't worry, it will be Fun!!!! Day 5 ride option 2 here.

Friday, May 20st, Day 6 - 9:00 am: The 2nd epic day at 180+ km. Did you know B.C. also hosts the best Subway on the continent?!?!?! Well it does, in a little place called Keremeos!!! Super sweet! This day we will ride the Iron Man Loop and Apex. Correct!!! 2 major climbs again! We ride out to Oliver for our 1st pit stop, 2nd pit stop in Osoyoos. We leave Osoyoos ascending Ritcher Pass followed by lunch in Keremeos. After lunch we continue up highway 3A then turn left up Green Mountain Rd. We will regroup at the Apex Turn off. Here you have the choice to add some more elevation to your ride an go up Apex where you will have a conversation with your-self about your true intellect. Or if you had enough, you can go straight back and have some milk shakes in Penticton. It’s all downhill from here. Day 6 ride here.