Cycling Weekend in the Okanagan - Trestles and Wine! - Fri, Jul 4 2014, Sat, Jul 5 2014, Sun, Jul 6 2014, Mon, Jul 7 2014, Tue, Jul 8 2014

Cycling Weekend in the Okanagan - Trestles and Wine! (7/4/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

The Okanagan, BC

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 4 2014, Sat, Jul 5 2014, Sun, Jul 6 2014, Mon, Jul 7 2014, Tue, Jul 8 2014 1:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 14 2014 4:15:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 days including travel

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Colleen R
Christine T
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Member Cost:

$274.76/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will be heading to the Okanagan for a cycling adventure!

Day 1: Friday afternoon we will drive to Golden and spend the night at the Country Comfort Bed and Breakfast.

Day 2: Saturday morning we will leave Golden and head to Penticton. Saturday afternoon we will drop off our bikes at the Penticton Visitor Centre and pick up our registration packages for the Okanagan Trestles Tour. Saturday night we will be staying at the Barefoot Beach Resort yurts.

Day 3: We will be participating in the 1-day * Okanagan Trestles Tour. There are two tours to choose from. There is an 80km route from Myra Canyon/Kelowna and a 40km route from Chute Lake to Penticton. Saturday morning we will drive together as a group to the Penticton Visitor Centre where we will be shuttled to our various starting points. This is a fun oriented non-competitive event. There will be rest stops with food, drinks, mechanical support and first aid. The tour finishes in Pentitcton where there will be live music, BBQ, wine and beer. The 80 km route is challenging with the average time being 5-7 hours. The 40km route will take approximately 2.5 -3.5 hours. Sunday night we will return to our yurts at the Barefoot Beach Resort.

Day 4: We will join Monashee Adventures on an* East Kelowna Wine Trail Cycle Tour. This is a 20-30km bike ride that will take us to four wineries for tastings. There will be a van following behind us with refreshments and empty seats should we need it. They will also carry any bottles we purchase on route. Monday night we will be staying at the Samesun Backpackers Hostel.

Day 5: We make the long journey back home to Edmonton.

All bike tours are optional. Individuals are responsible for registering themselves for the Trestles Tour. Include in the notes whether you will be partipating in the Trestles Tour and for what distance and whether ou plan to rent a bike or take your own. Also include in the notes whether you are interested in the winery tour on Monday and we will make arrangements for payment at a later date.

The cost of the trip only covers accommodation and since both bike rides are *optional you are welcome to join us and enjoy an sunny weekend in the Okanagan if that is what you would prefer.

Accommodation: The yurts in Penticton sleep 4 - 6. We have booked one 6 person yurt and one 4 person yurt and paid a 10% non- refundable deposit. We will not be giving refunds if you have to cancel unless we can find a replacement. If you have to cancel and we can find a replacement, you will receive a full refund.

***TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, please put your name on the waiting list and submit a payment to the EOC ASAP. I will add people in the order that they pay for their spot. If after the registration cutoff you cannot attend, we may be able to give you a refund, but only if we can find someone else who can take your spot on the event.

There will be a pre-trip meeting to discuss carpool arrangements and additional optional activites in the Okanagan.

Required Items to Bring:

Mountain Bike (or rent one in Penticton)
Mountain bikes are recommended as there are sandy sections.
Helmet (mandatory)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

water
appropriate clothing
sunscreen
mosquito repellent
first-aid kit

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

1912Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $554.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$274.76/Person

Cost Includes:

Accommodations
Hot breakfast in Golden
Continental breakfast in Kelowna

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the EOC on Wed, May 14 2014.

Make a Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!