The Okanagan offers some of the most scenic road riding routes throughout its sun drenched valleys that any level of cyclist can enjoy. Kelowna has a variety of diverse road routes from the flats valley bottoms to great climbs up into the scenic orchards and vineyards all throughout the upper benches.
Organized Rides: The 'Kelowna Killer Beez' is a local cycling club that has organized rides on Sunday mornings dating back to 1978 that leave from the Sails downtown or go to other communities throughout the valley. There are Wednesday evening and Saturday morning criterions where the elite riders from the valley love to test each other's speed and skill. Check out kelownakillerbeez.com or contact your favourite local bike store for more information on routes, new cool bikes and accessories.
Time Trials and Criteriums: The BOA (Bike Okanagan Association) holds Time Trials and Criteriums - May to August.
Time Trials: Tuesdays 6:30 Sexsmith / Old Vernon Rd. - 18 km... best times: 20mins.
Criteriums: Thursdays 6:30 Jim Bailey Rd, Lake Country - 1.7km loop. A group 45 mins + 2 laps... B group 30 mins + 2 laps.
Host Bike Shops: Kelowna Cycle, Fresh Air, Cyclepath, ChainLine Cycle, Lake Country Cycle.
South of Kelowna: In Penticton there is the 'Valley First Axel Merckx Granfondo' cycling event with 3 levels of ability starting with the 'Cortofondo' which is a 55 km course or the 'Mediofondo', a 92 km loop or the ultimate elite Granfondo which is a 160 km loop on the beautiful scenic roads of the southern Okanagan Valley. Up to 2500 participants have joined in this great ride in the past. Axel Merckx is the son of the cycling legend Eddie Merckx and now resides in the Okanagan.
North of Kelowna: In Vernon there is the annual 'Gran Fondo Vernon Ride', usually held in June. A 135 km loop and a 162 km ride will take you through the northern Okanagan valley with scenic views. This ride has been capped at 200 riders and is very affordable.
Other Cycling Events: Other road cycling events held in Kelowna are the:
Kelowna Grand Prix: Two Person Time Trial, Highway 33. 80km Out and back - late July.
Kelowna Master's Road Race: Late June has the Lake Country Criterium & East Kelowna Road Race.
Check out our other specific cycling pages, CycloCross, Mountain Biking and BMX.
Woods Lake Loop
Lakeshore Loop
West Kelowna Loop
