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Shuttle Madness PreTeen Week
Jul
17
2023 Past Event
Shuttle Madness PreTeen Week
Three Blind Mice Recreation Trails - Mountain Biking
17-07-2023 09:00 – 21-07-2023 11:00
Sign up your Preteen Shredders (Ages 9-12) to shuttle the Three Blind Mice with our Certified Mtb Instructor.  July 17th to th 21st will have a different theme everyday.  Do one, some, or all the days!  55$ Rider/day! (We need a minum of 4 riders/day to make it happen) Mellow Monday - We will start the week off with some chill trails in the Three Blind Mice. Suitable for newer Intermediates riders and up. We will stay on blue trails! Tech Tuesday - This day will be geared towards the stronger Intermediate Rider and Up. We will do some tougher blue and easier black trails! Session some typical Mice Tech! Wacky Wednesday - Wear your loudest party shirt and bring your wildest stoke and we will ride some blue and/or black trails depending on the attendees! Thrilling Thursday - This day will again be geared towards the Stronger Intermediate Rider and up. We will do some trails the riders have never done or have been wanting to tackle. We will target some cool rolls and features to session.  Flow Friday - We will ride the flowy'est trails in The Three Blind Mice and of course, finish off with Flow Coaster! This ride will be geared towards Newer Intermediate and up! We will meet at Arawana Rd where it crosses with the KVR at 9am and shuttle up from there and pick up will be at the Poplar Grove Pump Track at 1130('sh).  All riders MUST be PACA members and have proper mountain bikes (Disc brakes and front suspension), a proper mtb helmet (no skateboard helmets or old outdated helmets), and knee/elbow pads are highly recomended.     
Al'PACAS Summer Skills Camp 9-12yrs
Jul
11
2023 Past Event
Al'PACAS Summer Skills Camp 9-12yrs
Penticton
11-07-2023 09:00 – 14-07-2023 12:00
Al'PACAS Summer Skills Camps 9-12yrs  Sign up your shredder for a 4 day skills camp with a PMBIA Certified Instructor! Our PMBIA Certified Instructor will go over and re-enforce all the mtb basics such as body position, braking, gearing and climbing all while playing fun games and doing drills! If the group allows, we will go into some basic mtb maneuvres! All riders must have PACA memberships and have proper and functioning mountain bikes (disc brakes a must, front shocks ideal), a proper mountain bike helmet and pads!  200$ per rider and spots are limited! This group's location will vary from Campbell, to the Sutherland KVR intersection and head into the Three Blind Mice (Chipmunk) and finish off at the Pump track, and with hopefully our last day being a shuttle from Rusty Muffler. 
PACA & Freedom Bike Shop Granfondo MTB Shuttles
Jul
08
2023 Past Event
PACA & Freedom Bike Shop Granfondo MTB Shuttles
Rotary Park
10:00 – 12:00
The Penticton & Area Cycling Association has partnered with Freedom Bike Shop, to offer guided mountain bike shuttles in the 3 Blind Mice on Saturday, July 8th. We'll be running two times, 10:30 and 12:30. Please show up 20 minutes early to get your bike loaded on the van. Spots are limited. $15 per rider. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian. Participants must be intermediate riders, confident in technical and rocky terrain. You must also carry whatever repair equipment you need. The shuttle will drop riders at the resevoir on Arawana Road. After the descent, riders will pedal the KVR trail back into town.
Barn Youth Skills Rides - Session 2
Jul
06
2023 Past Event
Barn Youth Skills Rides - Session 2
Three Blind Mice Recreation Trails - Mountain Biking
06-07-2023 18:00 – 10-08-2023 20:00
Barn Youth Skills Rides are back! Starting up July 6th and running for 6 weeks, every thursday evening, PACA and the Barn's 2nd round of this seasons Youth Rides will take place in the Three Blind Mice.  The rides are organized and lead by a PMBIA Certified Mtb Instructors who will pick a skill every week, go over it before each skill group to go off to session it with their skills respective ride leaders.  * Please Note, our skill groups have changed, please ensure you rider is in the right skill group and meets the skill level before signing up. Intermediate - To sign up for this group, riders must be comfortable on blue single track in the Three Blind Mice. It is important to know, that if your rider is still dismounting off their bike frequently in the Mice, it may be too soon to sign them up for this group. If you are unsure if you rider is intermediate please contact one of the Instructors befor signing up. Inter-Advanced - These riders have lots of single track experience and are very comfortable on all blue trails. These riders are ready to and wanting to start riding black trails.  Advanced - Riders signed up for this group are capable of riding almost anything in the Three Blind Mice at a comfortable safe speed.  ALL RIDERS must have a mountain bike with disc brakes and front suspension. If you aren't sure if your bike is suitable, please drop by the Bike Barn! Riders must also have helmet (mountain bike appropriate), weather approrpiate gear, and water/snacks. Knee and Elbow pads are highly recommended.  Cost is 100$/Rider   Ages 9 & up (Some age exceptions can be made, please contact us prior to registration) All participants must have their PACA memberships! (Youth and Family Memberships available at bikepenticton.com)  
Al'PACAS Summer Skills Camps 6-8yrs
Jul
04
2023 Past Event
Al'PACAS Summer Skills Camps 6-8yrs
Penticton
04-07-2023 09:30 – 07-07-2023 12:00
Al'PACAS Summer Skills Camps 6-8yrs  Sign up your little one for a 4 day skills camp with a PMBIA Certified Instructor! Our PMBIA Certified Mtb Instructor will go over the mtb basics such as body position, braking, gearing and climbing all while playing fun games and doing drills!  All riders must have PACA memberships and have proper and functioning mountain bikes (disc brakes, front shocks ideal), a proper mountain bike helmet and pads!  200$ per rider and spots are limited! This group's location will vary from Campbell, to the Sutherland KVR intersection and head into the Three Blind Mice (Chipmunk) and finish off at the Pump track, and with hopefully our last day being a shuttle from Rusty Muffler. 
Jumps and Maneuver Session * Adults Only *
Jun
29
2023 Past Event
Jumps and Maneuver Session * Adults Only *
Penticton
18:00 – 19:30
As you saw on our Social Media, PACA's Barn Youth Rides always dedicate one evening to Jumps and Maneuvers, and we had many members ask if we would ever do an adult one... Well of course we couldn't ignore a requests for bunch of adults wanting to launch themselves in the air and learn how to wheelie. So those of you trying to keep up with your kids or just wanting to know what it feels like to be airborne (even if it is just a few inches), Join us on June 29th in the evening for a 2hr jump and maneuver session with PMBIA Certified Instructors. Not to worry, there are small intro jumps as well as larger kickers. Something for everyone! 50$/Rider Spots Limited.   Location TBA
  Adult Weekender Skills Clinic - Intermediate
Jun
24
2023 Past Event
Adult Weekender Skills Clinic - Intermediate
Three Blind Mice Recreation Trails - Mountain Biking
24-06-2023 10:00 – 25-06-2023 14:00
This two day intermediate clinic lead by a PMBIA Certified Mtb Instructor is for individuals who are very comfortable on Green trails and starting to ride Blue trails and wanting to take their skills to the next level.  The clinic will solidify the fundamental skills and take them to harder trails, more challenging features, aswell as learn some meneuvers! Riders must be 16 and up, have proper and functioning mountain bike (disc brakes, front suspension), proper mtb helmet (knee/elbow pads highly recomended), and current PACA Membership! Location will most likely be in the Three Blind Mice. Saturday June 24th -  10am to 2pm with a lunch break around noon.  Sunday June 25th - 3pm to 6pm We ride Rain or Shine, please come prepared for the weather.  Extreme weather conditions may alter the start time and location. Spots are limited. Max 6 riders, Min 4!
Birthday Party - Brent Scott
Jun
10
2023 Past Event
Birthday Party - Brent Scott
Three Blind Mice Recreation Trails - Mountain Biking
15:30 – 17:30
Birthday Party for Brent Scott 6 kids ages 6-7years old.  30$/per child - 180$
Learn to Ride - Ladies Only
Jun
10
2023 Past Event
Learn to Ride - Ladies Only
10-06-2023 10:00 – 11-06-2023 14:00
Learn to Ride - Ladies only! This two day clinic lead by a female PMBIA Certified Mtb Instructor is for women who are new to mountain biking who want to learn in a fun, safe and supportive environment.  The clinic will go over fundamental skills of mountaing biking from body position, to braking, gearing and climbing to ensure a solid and safe start to mountain biking. Riders must be 16 and up, have proper and functioning mountain bike (disc brakes, front suspension), proper mtb helmet (knee/elbow pads highly recomended), and current PACA Membership! Location will be tbd based on attendees, but will be either in the Three Blind Mice, Test of Humanity or Campbell Mountain.  We will start at 10am and finish around 2 with a lunch break around noon.  We ride Rain or Shine, please come prepared for the weather. Extreme weather conditions may alter the start time and location.
Tube Changing Instructional #2
May
26
2023 Past Event
Tube Changing Instructional #2
Bike Barn
18:00 – 19:00
Join the PACA Paceliners road riding group for a quick tutorial on one of the most common yet frustrating fixes you'll ever have to do to your bike. That's right, there's a right way and a million wrong ways to change your tube, and the right way is quick and efficient. Geoff Prowse, co-owner of the Bike Barn, will run you through. Bring your own bike, tubes and tools. If you don't have them, feel free to buy them at the Barn. This is being provided by donation.
Airplane Mode Penticton Premiere
May
21
2023 Past Event
Airplane Mode Penticton Premiere
Slackwater Brewing
18:00 – 21:00
Decompress after the Shakin' Off the Dust Spring Enduro with a fun evening at Slackwater Brewing. Thanks to Oneup Components, PACA is bringing you a short film premiere of Airplane Mode, a 10 minute documentary of what has quickly become one of Squamish's iconic trails. What your ticket gets you: Airplane Mode Premiere Draw Prizes ($1200 worth of Oneup Components, a Swagman bike rack, etc) A beer (again, thanks to Oneup!) Optional Urban Bike Cruise @ 7:00-8:00 All proceeds go to PACA, supporting Penticton's cycling culture. $20 for PACA members. $22 for non-members.
2023 Penticton Bike Festival Shakin' Off the Dust Enduro
May
21
2023 Past Event
2023 Penticton Bike Festival Shakin' Off the Dust Enduro
Three Blind Mice Recreation Trails - Mountain Biking
09:30 – 13:00
You know the routine: Pedal up. Ride down. Pedal up. Ride down. Repeat. But lucky for you all of this is going to take place on some of the most unique and entertaining riding terrain in the Interior of B.C. Are you game? Of course you are! PS - Carry spare tubes. :-) Chip pickup opens at 8:00 There's no short course, sorry. Pedal from town as there is limited parking (Do Not park on Riddle Road) Centre of Operations is Origin Winery @ 1268 Riddle Road. Riders are encouraged to ride the KVR from town. You must agree to this waiver during registration