Shifting Gears offers mountain biking event for families

Courtney Taylor

Cariboo Advisor

The Boys and Girls Club’s next fundraiser is aptly named “Shifting Gears,” since it is the result of a refocusing of their fundraising methods, and a change from their usual golf tournament.


“This year we looked at all the aspects of our organization, and refocused our fundraising effort to better reflect our core programs,” said Monica Johnson, Executive Director for the Williams Lake Boys and Girls Club.


This year instead of a golf tournament, the club is organizing a family friendly mountain bike event.


Shifting Gears is planned for October 2nd with a start time of 10 a.m. and registration forms can be picked up at Red Shred’s and the Boys and Girls Club.


The event is open to all skill levels, as long as they are comfortable on trails. The route will take riders on Snakes and Ladders, and Spokey Hallow trails, with a shuttle offered from there to Botanio Park to finish up with a barbeque.


“It’s a nice little celebration of mountain biking,” said Johnson. “And a nice way to end our season.’


The Boys and Girls club has a mountain bike group for kids called ‘Sprokids’ for several years, and it is very popular.
The cost for registration is $10 per rider, and $25 for a family.


“There will also be events set up in the bike park for those under six or so,” said Johnson. “This event is specifically for families to ride together.”


The Boys and Girls Club is adamant on providing the community with fun activities the entire family can participate in, said Johnson.


“It’s what we’re all about, and we want to highlight the bike park which is an excellent resource for kids, and their families,” said Johnson.


For kids who want to take part in the event, and need a ride, Johnson said there will be a shuttle that will leave the Boys and Girls Club at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The Boys and Girls Club is also looking for volunteers for the day.


“We are specifically looking for individuals who have First-Aid in case anyone needs some attention, and we would need them for about four hours on October 2,” said Johnson. If anyone is interested, contact Lenora Savard at Red Shreds at 250-398-7873.