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Canadian motocross riders ready for thrilling return to Penticton Peach Festival

The three-day mega motocross event runs on Lakeshore Drive, adjacent to Okanagan Lake Park
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Vanderhoof’s Jeff Fehr, pictured above, became the first Canadian to do a backflip on a motorbike and held the world backflip record with a jump of 108 feet. (Photo- Penticton Peach Festival)

People can expect to see things they’ve never seen before when the Canadian Tire Mega Motocross returns to the Penticton Peach Festival for three days of thrilling performances later this summer.

From Aug. 3 to 5, some of Canada’s top professional riders will take their talents to Lakeshore Drive to please spectators with their high-flying moves and tricks in a more than 300-metre space.

“This will be a special event,” said Derek Rousselle from the event. “We’ll have thousands of dollars in door prizes for the spectators and fans will have an opportunity to meet the riders.”

Among the riders expected to attend include Winnipeg’s Jordan Gledhill, Kelowna’s Chris Nolan and Jeff Fehr from Vanderhoof.

Fehr is recognized as the first Canadian to do a backflip on a motorbike and went on to hold a world backflip record with a jump of 108 feet.

“This will not be a typical street demo,” Rousselle added on the upcoming event. “You’ll be seeing things you’ve never seen before.”

The festivities will also include a special performance from eight-year-old Cruz Garwasiuk, a second-generation motocross rider and the child of former champion rider, Kris.

“Cruz really connects with the kids,” Kris said. “It is fun for them to see a young rider in action.”

Riders will perform on Lakeshore Drive, adjacent to Okanagan Lake Park.

It’s not just motocross that will be on display during the 75th edition of the iconic Peach Festival, though.

World-renowned scooter rider Dejion Taylor is set to make the trip from Long Beach, Calif. to show off some tricks of his own.

The event will feature two shows per day. With limited seating, people are encouraged to arrive early, festival organizers say.

Show times can be viewed here.

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