July, 2015: Bob Koen designed this route. Here is his RideWithGPS map, etc.
This is a "Super Randonnée": 600 km with over 10,000 metres of elevation gain. It can be used as part of a rider's quest for Audax Club Parisien's Randonneur 10,000 award.

August 2015: Bob Koen's write up in the newsletter of his inagural ride."Heart of the Kootenays SR600 - A Super Randonnée 600 in BC"

August 2016: Bob Goodison's write up in the newsletter of his ride. "Heart of the Kootenays - Super 600 Permanent"

August 2019: Bob Koen's write up in the newsletter of his second completion of this route. "Heart of the Kootenays SR600 - A Beast of a Ride"

August 2015: Gary Baker's write up in the newsletter of his ride."My Heart(s) of the Kootenays Super 600 Permanent(s)"

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