Biking

Bike and Trail Routes

Everything You Need to Know

• Penticton Biking Maps & Resources

  • Bike Penticton: This non-profit, member-based organization is highly involved in both on and off-road trail design, maintenance and planning. It’s also your source for local riding information.
  • Sweet Single Track – South Okanagan Trail Guide: This site has links to over 100 trails in the South Okanagan, including downloadable GPS and Google Earth files (maps, images and trail descriptions). It’s also available in print – at Tourism Penticton and several local businesses.
  • Bike Okanagan: An online resource for Okanagan mountain bike trails and bike repair shops.
  • Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen: Cycling network trails and interactive maps.
  • Strava: This tool is used by cyclists and runners to track their achievements using GPS recordings. After free sign-up, click on the "Explore" tab at the top of the page, enter Penticton BC into the Search area and access several GPS-recorded road or mountain biking routes uploaded by fellow riders.
  • Visit Penticton: A variety of maps are available to pick up at the Penticton Visitor Centre - or download a copy of the map below. 
  • Trailforks: Online biking trail database and maps.

   

  Also check out these useful biking resources:

  • ICBC Sharing the Road Safely
  • Bike Sense: The B.C. Bicycle Operator’s Manual
  • Go By Bike Week
  • Prevent bike theft: Register your bike for free with Project 529
  • BC Transit 
• Bikes on Transit

  All accessible Penticton buses (except the Naramata bus) are equipped with bike racks that can carry up to two bicycles at a time. Read more about Penticton’s transit system.

• Local Trails

  Visit our Trails page for everything you need to know about the region’s more than 100 local trails, including maps and trail descriptions.

• Biking Events

  We host cycling events for all levels and riding styles – from road and multi-sport to mountain biking – from April through October, including the Okanagan Granfondo, which attracts 3,000+ riders. Visit our events page for updates.   

• Bike Rentals and Tours

  We've got you covered! Penticton's local shops and services are world-class and staffed with knowledgeable cyclists. For cycling tours and activities, check out Visit Penticton. 

• Bike Repair Stations

  Four free bicycle repair stations are located throughout the community, including at: 

  • The Penticton Pump Track (near the KVR trail)
  • Munson Mountain Bike Park 
  • Near Rotary Park and the Peach, Okanagan Lake
  • Skaha Lake Park 
• Water Bottle Fill Stations

• Bike Lockers

  The City offers rental space to the public within one bike locker facility, located at Nanaimo and Ellis Street, at a cost of $10/month. For an application form or to find more about the locker, contact Bylaw Services at 250-490-2440. 

• Prevent Bike Theft: Register with Project 529

  Register Your Bike

  Residents are encouraged to register their bikes with 529 Garage (also called Project 529) which is a universal bike registration program. It's free to register and open to all bikes - from kids' bikes to mountain and road bikes as well as e-bikes - can register with this system.

  You can register online within just a matter of minutes and pick up your decal from Penticton RCMP for a nominal fee. This decal not only deters thieves, but its tamperproof design provides information that helps police easily track down true owner of any registered bike.

  Register with 529 Garage

  Lock Your Bike

  You’re advised to lock your bike frame and both wheels to prevent theft. Invest in a quality u-lock and be sure to register your bike.

Bike and Skills Parks

Free Bike Valet Services