Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride

About the Event

The 26th Annual Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride (OSCR) will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, starting and finishing at Memorial Park on Pleasant Valley Road in Armstrong, BC, Canada. Registration is sold out; a waitlist is available via email. This recreational cycling event welcomes riders of all ages and abilities on scenic rolling farmland through the North Okanagan, with distances including 14 km, 51 km, 73 km, and 100 km.

Distance	Designation / Terrain	Aid Stations	Notes	GPX / Strava
14 km	Kids & families; loops around Armstrong	None specified	Short, easy loop	Available via event map
51 km	Moderately challenging rolling hills; large loop south and north of Armstrong	At 37 km	New route for 2026	Strava link available
73 km	Moderately challenging rolling hills; out-and-back on Haywood/Armstrong Road	At 37 km	New route for 2026	Strava link available
100 km	Moderately challenging rolling hills; Salmon River Road and Yankee Flats	At 37 km and 75 km	New route for 2026	Strava link available

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. Riders must pick up their wristband and sign a waiver before 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM departure. Two aid stations offer food, refreshments, and toilets. Mobile first aid and mechanical support are available along the route. E-bikes (including E-assist pedal bikes) are not permitted due to insurance requirements.

An optional training ride takes place in Kelowna on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to help prepare for the full Armstrong ride, with a post-ride gathering at a local brewery.
All rides start and finish at Memorial Park in Armstrong. GPX files and Strava links are available for each distance via the event website.
The event is described as a fun, recreational ride for cyclists of all abilities, enjoyed by the whole family.
Volunteers provide support throughout the event.
The OSCR has been running for 26 years and benefits local communities.

Contact and further information are available via Instagram, Facebook, and the event website. Photos are credited to Andrew Barton of Life and Landscape. The 14 km ride is specifically designated for kids and families or those seeking a shorter route.

No prices are displayed in the provided source material.
Registration is sold out; a waitlist is available by email.
No specific age restrictions are listed beyond the family-friendly description.
Riders should check the event website for the most current route maps and any last-minute updates.
The event is organized by OSCR founders and local volunteers.

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1.7 mm

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4.8 km/h (Light breeze)

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Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

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Moderate (4.2)

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63.1%

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05:07

nightlight Sunset

20:38

About Armstrong

Learn more about the host city, Armstrong.

Armstrong is a city of about 4800 people (2016) in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. It is perhaps most famous as the home of the Armstrong Cheese factory, which closed in 2004.