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A challenging bike ride that showcases the beauty of the Okanagan is returning for a second year.

Tri 1 Events recently announced the Kettle Mettle Dirty Fundo will take place on Oct. 3, 2015.

Beginning near Lake Okanagan in Penticton, the race will take cyclists on a 100-kilometre journey along the Kettle Valley Trail, finishing in Kelowna.

The second annual Kettle Mettle will showcase the historical nature of the KVR and Okanagan scenery, as well as providing a fun and challenging ride.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. on Oct. 3, with a maximum finish time of 4:30 p.m.. Following the race there will be an afterparty in Kelowna.

Race categories include cycle-cross, mountain bike and classic (bicycle at least 20 years or older). People can also register as an individual, or a team of two or four.

Racers receive a custom designed T-shirt, a pair of souvenir cycling socks, a beer ticket and more.

More information and registration is available on the website: www.kettlemettle.ca.