P.A.R.R. 4
The 4th Annual Pedal Along a Rail Route, P.A.R.R. 4, is an annual event in effort to raise funds for Our Daily Bread, Nelson's hot meal program.
Sponsored by First Baptist Church and Kootenay Christian Fellowship of Nelson and Castlegar Christian Fellowship of Castlegar.
Cost: $40 entry fee or $75 in pledges.
Starts: 7:15am transportation from Kootenay Christian Fellowship hall to Celgar Mill Parking lot.
Ride: begins 8:15am, travel by bus from Celgar to Paulson Detour Rd. Ride down the rail line back at Celgar Mill.
A sign up form is available here for you to download and fill in. You can either email to office@kcfoffice.com or print and drop off at 812 Stanley St. Nelson BC. All cheques or money orders should be made to Our Daily Bread. Space is limited, and will be granted in the order that sign up forms and waivers are recieved.
Ride lasts about 4 to 5 hours mostly downhill. This is not a race, but a ride over trestles, through tunnels and with great views over the Arrow Lake. There is one tunnel that has a curve in it, and is quite dark, a good flashlight is required.
At the conclusion of the ride, Castlegar Christian Fellowship will provide BBQ hotdogs and refreshments.
Return trip to Celgar Mill and Nelson provided.
