Penticton and Area Cycling Association

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Penticton and Area Cycling Association https://linktr.ee/bikepenticton We have evolved to become the prominent force in both on and off-road trail design, maintenance and planning.

The Penticton and Area Cycling Association was formed in 2008 with a goal of providing the south-central Okanagan with a voice for cyclists. Bike Penticton is your source for local riding information. We work with city, provincial government and NGOs in securing access to rural and urban landscapes, allowing residents and tourists alike to better enjoy time spent on their bikes. We are also involved in numerous charity fundraisers, ecological restoration and cycling liaison projects. We are a not-for-profit organization run by a dedicated group of volunteers to provide members a supportive and social network for cycling.

Heads up for trail users: prescribed burn planned near Reservoir Road / northwest Campbell MountainBC Wildfire Service, ...
10/08/2026

Heads up for trail users: prescribed burn planned near Reservoir Road / northwest Campbell Mountain

BC Wildfire Service, the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District and Penticton Indian Band are planning a prescribed burn near Reservoir Road, on the northwest side of Campbell Mountain.

The burn may cover up to 30 hectares and could begin as early as October 13, depending on weather and site conditions.

The work is part of an ongoing wildfire risk reduction project intended to reduce forest fuels, restore forest health and improve long-term ecosystem resilience.

Smoke may be visible from Penticton, Naramata, Summerland and surrounding areas, including along Highway 97.

If you’re riding or recreating in the Reservoir Road / Campbell Mountain area this fall, please be aware of the planned work and watch for any posted closures or operational notices.

More information: visit Prescribedfire.ca or follow BC Wildfire Service / Kamloops Fire Centre updates for timing and operational details.

Where does PACA’s City funding go?PACA receives $51,000 in 2026 through a three-year agreement with the City of Penticto...
10/02/2026

Where does PACA’s City funding go?

PACA receives $51,000 in 2026 through a three-year agreement with the City of Penticton.
100% of that funding supports the City-owned portion of the Three Blind Mice trail network.
It does not fund Lake-to-Lake construction or PACA’s urban cycling advocacy.
It supports planning, environmental review, trail labour, tools, materials, maintenance, hazard response, sustainable repairs and volunteer coordination.

During the second quarter of 2026, PACA:
Completed 10 priorities from the Three Blind Mice Master Plan.
Addressed all identified trail hazards on City and adjacent Recreation Sites and Trails BC lands.
Organized three volunteer trail days (so far) involving approximately 60–90 community volunteers.
Coordinated another 13 volunteers from Arc’teryx.
Delivered more than $47,000 in trail work (to date).

City funding is only one part of PACA’s finances. Our work is also supported by memberships, grants, programs, sponsorships and donations. Many of these funds are restricted to specific projects.

Tsweet Tsue Armouring + Fall Trail UpgradesOctober 25Join us for a hands-on trail day focused on extending the armouring...
10/01/2026

Tsweet Tsue Armouring + Fall Trail Upgrades

October 25

Join us for a hands-on trail day focused on extending the armouring work completed on Tsweet Tsue this spring, along with some fall maintenance to help Flow Coaster head into winter in good shape.

No experience is needed. Our Trail Coordinator will provide direction throughout the day.

What you'll do:
Haul and place pavers and rock for armouring
Cut and secure framing for box armouring
Shovel, rake, and shape dirt
Operate a plate tamper on freshly shaped sections
Help with general trail work as needed

If you have experience operating a plate tamper, please let us know. We’ll need a few volunteers who are comfortable running the equipment.

Details

Meet: Poplar Grove Lot / Pump Track at 9:30 am
Head into the Mice: 10:00 am by hike, bike, or drive
Trail work: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
After: Food and bevies back at Poplar Grove
Bring: Spades, flat head shovels, garden rakes, packing type tools. PACA will also have tools available.

Ahead of Penticton's municipal election, PACA is will be posting some statistics about our cycling infrastructure and tr...
09/30/2026

Ahead of Penticton's municipal election, PACA is will be posting some statistics about our cycling infrastructure and trails. This is post 2 of 4.

How much is the route being used?

The Eckhardt Avenue and Martin Street counter recorded:
75,343 crossings in 2022
96,633 crossings in 2023
119,911 crossings in 2024
291,887 crossings over three years
59% growth from 2022 to 2024

The 2024 total works out to approximately 328 crossings per day—or one every 4.4 minutes when averaged across the entire year. In 2025, Penticton had approximately 205 bikable days (days with a daily high above 5°C and less than 1 mm of total precipitation).

During August 2024, use averaged approximately 636 crossings per day. That equals one every 2.3 minutes across a full 24-hour day—or roughly one every 90 seconds if those trips were concentrated within 16 daytime hours.

These are trips, not unique individuals, and they represent one counting location. They do not answer every question about the route, but they show that it is being used and that use has grown.

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129 Nanaimo Avenue W
Penticton, BC
V2A1N2

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