Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
From Kelowna to Penticton on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Don't underestimate this ride. It was the worst hill I've ever experienced, and my road tires were not well suited for the lack of maintenance on this section of the KVR where there's lots of soft sand. We ultimately bailed on the KVR and used forestry roads to take us down into Penticton. If I were to do this again, it would have to be on an e-mountain bike.
The ride suddenly became better after getting off the KVR and descending back into the valley, being one of my favourite descents of the year.
Support my bike shop: http://VillageBicycles.ca.
31 May 2025 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Interactive map of routes: google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=10jP1l5KfjImpNqxlh1jVZow-Y3-LI_7G&usp=sharing
This ride on Strava: strava.com/activities/14658049232
Data of the ride is recorded and downloaded through Strava and manipulated through QGIS, GIMP, and Final Cut Pro. Geographic data from Openstreetmap and data.calgary.ca. Filmed with a GoPro Hero 12 Black: 5x Timewarp.
Chapters:
00:00 - Overview Map
00:07 - Downtown Kelowna
03:20 - Mission Creek
07:04 - Gillard Forest Service Road
12:34 - Kettle Valley Rail Trail
22:52 - Chute Lake
28:27 - Naramata Road
35:07 - Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Music from Uppbeat:
uppbeat.io/t/prigida/thorne
License code: B58TN0CLKFGSLOPE
uppbeat.io/t/fass/extreme-jumper
License code: 3FP2X5QQZZJO6CRL
uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/hype
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uppbeat.io/t/aylex/idra
License code: V1JXG8UNZ4LX21LG
uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/fractions
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uppbeat.io/t/exekat/lets-party
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uppbeat.io/t/matrika/good-times
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uppbeat.io/t/matrika/new-adventure
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uppbeat.io/t/moire/rocket-fuel
License code: 4RO4XEM2TISGH96R
uppbeat.io/t/arston/evening-mercedes
License code: P1WPELKUFKUGHFGL
uppbeat.io/t/fass/crazy-tonight
License code: LRW4UKRAPNJGJAU0
uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/heartbeat
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uppbeat.io/t/trinity/fashion-queen
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uppbeat.io/t/fass/dystopia
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uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/where-do-we-go
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From Kelowna to Penticton on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Don't underestimate this ride. It was the worst hill I've ever experienced, and my road tires were not well suited for the lack of maintenance on this section of the KVR where there's lots of soft sand. We ultimately bailed on the KVR and used forestry roads to take us down into Penticton. If I were to do this again, it would have to be on an e-mountain bike.
The ride suddenly became better after getting off the KVR and descending back into the valley, being one of my favourite descents of the year.
Support my bike shop: http://VillageBicycles.ca.
31 May 2025 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Interactive map of routes: google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=10jP1l5KfjImpNqxlh1jVZow-Y3-LI_7G&usp=sharing
This ride on Strava: strava.com/activities/14658049232
Data of the ride is recorded and downloaded through Strava and manipulated through QGIS, GIMP, and Final Cut Pro. Geographic data from Openstreetmap and data.calgary.ca. Filmed with a GoPro Hero 12 Black: 5x Timewarp.
Chapters:
00:00 - Overview Map
00:07 - Downtown Kelowna
03:20 - Mission Creek
07:04 - Gillard Forest Service Road
12:34 - Kettle Valley Rail Trail
22:52 - Chute Lake
28:27 - Naramata Road
35:07 - Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Music from Uppbeat:
uppbeat.io/t/prigida/thorne
License code: B58TN0CLKFGSLOPE
uppbeat.io/t/fass/extreme-jumper
License code: 3FP2X5QQZZJO6CRL
uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/hype
License code: PRVJB2ZZ4NLUX1NI
uppbeat.io/t/aylex/idra
License code: V1JXG8UNZ4LX21LG
uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/fractions
License code: UKUBB4QFK6MHP8O3
uppbeat.io/t/exekat/lets-party
License code: YKIPDXYOUO8SO1I6
uppbeat.io/t/matrika/good-times
License code: VLZGMHBUQUCDPFI2
uppbeat.io/t/matrika/new-adventure
License code: JVI1BFY7HJ8HVGLX
uppbeat.io/t/moire/rocket-fuel
License code: 4RO4XEM2TISGH96R
uppbeat.io/t/arston/evening-mercedes
License code: P1WPELKUFKUGHFGL
uppbeat.io/t/fass/crazy-tonight
License code: LRW4UKRAPNJGJAU0
uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/heartbeat
License code: 3SWRM9DFQT40AXNV
uppbeat.io/t/trinity/fashion-queen
License code: T0DDCOBTMZ2DFHNO
uppbeat.io/t/fass/dystopia
License code: CZN51TTWZM5QSQXZ
uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/where-do-we-go
License code: 93DSQ3BSE6IFBOB1
