Ride Don’t Hide October 6th 2024

Jun 28, 2024

E-Bikes are welcome! Day of registration welcome!

ROUTES

5km walk – Enjoy this family friendly scenic walk through the trails of larch hills.

10km – This is a gravel ride that is ideal for the whole family.

20km – This gravel ride will be a perfect fit for those riders looking for a moderate challenge.

4 0km – This will be a timed ride for all experienced riders. This 40km route boasts big distance and beautiful views!

Larch Hills All Trails Map

*All routes will have Trail Marshals, clearly marked signage and colored flagging tape to ensure optimal safety and enjoyment.

RIDE DAY INFORMATION

Ride Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Ride Location: Larch Hills Nordic Society 605 Edgar Road, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Y2

Start Times:
(times are approximate and may be subject to change)

8:30am – 9:30am	Registration
9:30am	Opening Ceremony
9:45am	40km Start
10:00am	10km/20km Start, Walk to follow
11:00am – 2:00pm	Entertainment, Food and After Ride Festivities are included in registration

You won’t want to miss out! Breathe in the crisp fresh air and take in the vibrant autumn colours while you ride or walk in an abundance of nature at Larch Hills. Not to mention, filling your belly with Butter Chicken, Rice and Naan in the Chalet after your ride!

Registering from out of town: Travel to the Shuswap, stay and explore to save big on your next vacation!
Receive a 20% discount off your hotel room rate when you stay overnight at participating accommodations between May 15 to June 15, 2024 & Sept 15 to Oct 15, 2024. https://www.shuswaptourism.ca/stay-save/

Need to rent a gravel bike: Velovolt Gravel Bike Rentals in Kelowna is offering any interested riders a discount on rentals using code RDH15 for 15% off. Booking is easy and can be done through their website www.velovolt.ca. All rentals include helmet, lock, 2 bottle cages and flat repair equipment in a bar bag.

Things to know about the Ride

1. Helmets are mandatory on the ride.

2. Each route is colour coded make sure it is visible.

3. Skookum bike technicians onsite 8:30-9:30.

4. Participants are responsible for their own equipment throughout the ride. There will be a limited supply of snacks and water. Please pack food and a Reusable water bottle you need for these routes.

5. First aid stations will be at South Hub and Chalet. If you come across a rider in need, please STOP to assist. 911 in case of emergency.

6. Larch Hills Road will have walkers and both directions of traffic between the chalet and the south hub so stay right. Be Alert.

7. Gravel roads are subject to weather. Be aware of the different terrain and conditions Some parts are muddy and rooty. If uncomfortable or unsure of a section it’s all good to walk over obstacles.

8. Stay on designated routes, we are proud to be recipients of SA Green Grant. This is an environmentally friendly event. Pack out your garbage. Let’s keep Larch Hills pristine.

9. Be bear aware.

10. There are route signs and flag tape markings.

-The 10k will include a loop to Cec’s Cabin using Larch Hills Road and SkyTrail.

-The 20k will include the 10 km loop followed by a lower loop using Raven ridge and returning on Medford Road.

-The 40k will include the 20 km route followed by a loop up to clearcut connection using larch hills road and returning panorama road to Heartbreak Hill.

11. The 40km ride will be timed for pedal riders…. meaning Shannon will start her timer.

12. There will be 4 Course Marshals stationed at:

-The Start/Finish(chalet)

-South Hub

-Cec’s Cabin

-Raven’s Ridge/Metford Road Junction

13. After The Ride: We have butter chicken, rice and naan bread for all in the chalet!!

Canadian Mental Health Association Shuswap-Revelstoke is excited to be organizing our annual bike ride fundraiser – Ride Don’t Hide (RDH)! It has been a few years (2019) since our Branch has been in a position to host this fundraising event and we love the approach of nature, movement and connection aligning with our fundraising efforts!

We are back and have not forgotten all the energy, community and joy you brought to our bike riding fundraising efforts!

This year we are hoping you will be our champions once again and support us in taking on a new venue. Our fundraising ride is going to be at Larch Hills Nordic Centre and will feature a 10km, 20km and a timed 50km gravel ride on October 6, 2024! The Shuswap Cycle Club and the Shuswap Trail Alliance are going to share their expertise to have this ride be amazing.

We have also included a 5 km walk through the inspiring nature trails of Larch hills as an alternative to riding.