Reminder: Sugarloaf trails are closed!

Lac Le Jeune residents are grateful to Sugarloaf Ranch for allowing access to their trail system. Due the COVID-19 health and safety concerns, these trails are closed, just as all other recreational trails. Unfortunately, the signs are being ignored and we all risk losing this trail privilege.

These photos were shared by Will Ciancone, Ranch Manager. Local cycling groups, Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre and Kamloops Bike Riders Association, were quick to get the word out to members that this behaviour is unacceptable.

Please, do not put others at risk or jeopardize the future use of these incredible cycling opportunities in our area.

Thank you Sugarloaf Ranch for your generosity and local cycling organizations for establishing this valuable partnership and staying vigilant!

~ Sylvia Currie, with thanks to Chris Wynne for helping to get the word out.

The Stomp Is Back!

Do you love mountain biking? This is BIG news!

After a 17-year hiatus, the Stomp Classic at the Stake Lake trails is back! Register now for the July 7th/8th race.

There are many race options to accommodate all levels:

1. A 60km XC Mountain Bike Marathon, which includes an epic single track section and technical features you will not find elsewhere
2. The 20km “Mediator” race 
3. 12km “Just GO For It” loop 
4. The 10km “Junior Trail” race 
5. A 1.5km “Little Bikers” event

Check out the trail map. 

May 1st Goose Lake Road Bike Tour

The Goose Lake Road Bike Tour is organized by Kamloops Code Blue

REGISTRATION 

This is a FREE event, but riders need to register and sign a waiver to participate: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/goose-lake-road-bike-tour-tickets-24722109495?aff=efbevent  

The waiver will be at the registration desk the day of the event. 

WHEN

Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM (PDT) (Registration starts at 9:30, the ride starts at 10:00.)

WHERE

Knutsford Hall - 2530 Long Lake Road, Kamloops, British Columbia 

From the Kamloops Code Blue Facebook Event:

Kamloops Code Blue wants to invite the public to join them for their inaugural event, a bicycle ride on Goose Lake Road on Sunday May 1st. Wear your own blue shirt, or purchase a Code Blue T-shirt for the ride. Nature will showcase the blue sky, wetlands, and grasslands in the beautiful surroundings of Knutsford. Between our starting point at the Knutsford Hall to our destination, Goose Lake, is a picturesque gravel road. There is a gradual change in elevation to the Peterson Creek wetlands at 6 km. The next phase includes 3 km of a winding climb amongst aspen and fir trees reaching Goose Lake by 9 km. Take a water break and mingle at our Goose Lake aid station before heading back to the Hall. Awaiting your return at Knutsford Hall is a concession lunch, refreshments and a family-friendly gathering. Come to ride or just to enjoy the day and support the event.

Riders should have skills that are appropriate for a gravel road ride with gentle hills. The Hall grounds will be a good waiting area for family, friends, and rider supports. Food and drink concession will be available for a picnic-like atmosphere. Bring your own lawn chair.

Kamloops Bike Riders Association: Memorandum of Understanding

The Kamloops Bike Riders Association and the Lac Le Jeune Conservation Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure communication between the two organizations, and to provide support for KBRA in achieving their goals.

Sunday Bike Ride

It's supposed to warm up for our bike ride this Sunday. Here is the plan:

When: Sunday, August 3
Meeting Place: Lookout Road
Departure Time: 8:30 a.m.
Length: About 3 hours
Route: Through park to Stake Lake trails: Drifter - Rustler - Ambush - Bushwacker to McConnell Hill hut. Stop for a snack and return via Sidewinder.
Level of difficulty: Medium - only because of the amount of uphill and length. No single track or challenging terrain.

Here's the view on a nice day. Did I mention it will be a nice day?

Bike ride - Sunday July 27

The Soggy Bottom Mountain Bikers have plans for a bike ride this Sunday. Here are the details:

When: Sunday, July 27
Meeting Place: Lookout Road
Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Length: about 3 hours
Route: Gus Johnson trail to Ross-Moore, return via Fred Lake to provincial park
Level of difficulty: Medium - some rocky downhill, some uphill (uh, naturally), longish ride

As always, if you're interested in joining us just show up at the meeting place.

Bring snacks and bug spray!

Soggy Bottom Mountain Bikers

For the past few years a group of mountain bikers has organized regular rides around Lac Le Jeune and beyond. We're mostly old and soggy, fairly slow, and we like to stop for snacks a lot! Occasionally we get energetic and plan longer and more challenging rides. We'll post information about our plans on the blog. If you're interested in joining us just show up!

Our next ride is Sunday, July 13
Meeting Place: Lookout Road
Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Length: about 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Route: Little Lake trails