Going to Penticton for a week

[Knnn]

Is it worth taking my bike? Any pointers to trail maps or bikes shops where I can get directions?

[DaveM]

I rode the Peat Bog last week, it was in pretty good shape. I've heard an area called Arawana is good, although I've never figured out where it is.

The Bike Barn in town should be able to direct you. It's a shuttle though, unless you're into a long ass ride up a dusty gravel road with big trucks flying by.

[smoochy]

yes, take your bike.
and check your PMs.

[Knnn]

Thanks Dave. Did you try this one:

http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=bike-mt&con=trail&val=1043

or this one:

http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=bike-mt&con=trail&val=2496

cheers.

Nice one smoochy, thanks.

[wa90]

Or speak to Smoke at bushpilotbiking.com.

[Chuck D. Railer]

Freedom on main street is where the real goods are in Penticton
The riding is awesome.

[[S]hore]

GO TO FREEDOM! the bog is in pretty good shape right now

[Smoke]

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070419/normal_April-18_2.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070415/normal_Apr-15_4.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070415/normal_Apr-15_7.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070703/normal_July-02_20.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070701/normal_June-29_4.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070701/normal_June-29_7.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070522/normal_May-21_14.jpg

http://www.bushpilotbiking.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20070607/normal_June-07_4.jpg

It sucks...leave your bike at home.

[[S]hore]

skygap!!! what a dansition

[DaveM]

Thanks Dave. Did you try this one:

http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=bike-mt&con=trail&val=1043

or this one:

http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=bike-mt&con=trail&val=2496

cheers.

Nice one smoochy, thanks.

I did this one

http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=bike-mt&con=trail&val=1429

Don't let the description scare you, full suspension isn't needed (is it needed anywhere?) and if you're used to the trails around here you won't find it technical. There's ride arounds for every obstacle.

The only one of Smoke's pictures I recognize is the last one, I'm going to have to do some exploring next time I'm there.

[shane_s20]

definetly go to freedom, they'll lead you in the right direction

[Knnn]

Thanks for the great info folks, look like Freedom do a Wednesday night ride which will do nicely. Looks like I'm definately taking the bike. :) Now where do I put the wifes luggage?

[[S]hore]

Now where do I put the wifes luggage?
you have a big enough truck to fit your bike, the washer, dryer, AND stove?

[DaveM]

hore;1738455']you have a big enough truck to fit your bike, the washer, dryer, AND stove?

Oh that's a gooder :lol:

[JasonM...]

i rode a trail called code 4 or something like that the other day when i was up there, yes its worth taking your bike, nice trail, cept for a few very badly supported drops

[tecmo]

Are there any trails you can ride to without driving?

tecmo
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[Chuck D. Railer]

i rode a trail called code 4 or something like that the other day when i was up there, yes its worth taking your bike, nice trail, cept for a few very badly supported drops

come on, man!!!
that's what keeps it sketchy, yo
oldcore okanagan

[[S]hore]

who needs landings anyways?

[JasonM...]

Are there any trails you can ride to without driving?

tecmo
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you can ride up to code 4, cept it takes like an hour and half

[smoochy]

yeah, you can ride to all the trails in penticton (when i was a boy...), it just takes some time and sweat - bring lotsa water.

[[S]hore]

if you gotta ride up to code 4 stick your thumb out and hitch a ride up, it worked for me once.

[JasonM...]

hore;1742280']if you gotta ride up to code 4 stick your thumb out and hitch a ride up, it worked for me once.

i would have done thta but when my friends and i rode up it was midday on a monday, zero traffic driving up or down

[Knnn]

Thanks for all the information.

Fortunately we left the kitchen stove at home and the riding turned out to be pretty damn good. I could get used to this flowey, fast single-track stuff and away from the rock/root gnar, for a little while anyway. Tried Silver Star for the first time and MAN, I am hooked on that place, will be going back for sure.

Here are some photos from Penticton:

Some of the climb ups were a tad hot, but check out the blue skies!

http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/1/7/4/Penticton.jpg

Once we got to the top the views were well worth it:

http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/1/7/4/Penticton1.jpg

And the signal track was the dogs’ dangles:

http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/1/7/4/Penticton2.jpg

Look at the form, peddles level, arms up and out, weight nicely behind the seat, focused 100 yard stare …. just wish his old dad could ride as well!

http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/1/7/4/Penticton3.jpg

[Smoke]

Hey...you can almost see my house in one of those shots

[heckler]

Sweet! Glad you found some good riding!

[tecmo]

What trail was that? Do you have directions?

tecmo
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[KaledenStinky]

thats cambell mountain dh trail. i believe.

[Smoke]

That's Campbell's for sure.

There's a new line up the Bog now too. Dax just got the first half of his new trail done last week. A bit lower angle, flowier and longer. Should have it completely finished by fall, and possibly a new option to the valley by next year.

[[S]hore]

That's Campbell's for sure.

There's a new line up the Bog now too. Dax just got the first half of his new trail done last week. A bit lower angle, flowier and longer. Should have it completely finished by fall, and possibly a new option to the valley by next year.

nice! what kind of stuff can i expect on it?

[Smoke]

Just flowy singletrack for starters. I think it will get more interesting over time.

I'm plotting my fall project now. Either the Bog or Powers, and lots of maintenance work on existing stuff.

[Knnn]

Campbell DH it is!

If you go to Freedom in town they will give you a map. If you know Penticton at all just head out towards the dump (reservoir road i think) and just before you get there, turn right to go up the north side of Campbell (you can see it on the Google map satellite image) If you have a 4x4 you can shuttle right to the top.