The Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society        July  2020,  Volume 37, Issue #6

This Month we have a report from Legacy Fund director Janet Whitehead

What is the Legacy Fund program?

Over the years, through casino revenues and membership dues, the club accumulated funds over and above the operating budget requirements. In 2009 the CCCTS executive agreed to disperse reserve funds to subsidize workshops and courses and fund cycling advocacy issues providing the reserve had a balance of no less than $20,000. From 2010 to 2017, the club donated funds to the BC Cycling Coalition and HUB organizations who advocate for cycling safety a modest contribution of $2,400 over the years. The funds continued to grow.

CCCTS reserve funds received a significant boost from the estate of Audrey Hayes, a South Delta cyclist who enjoyed CCCTS activities over the years. With the initial disbursement of $50,000, the executive believed it was prudent to develop a program to ensure the funds were spent on initiatives with lasting value to members and the cycling community at large. The Legacy Program was launched in 2018.

Legacy Fund highlights 2018-2020

Since 2018, we’ve distributed (or approved) $32,060 funds to Chapters and other non-profit organizations.

• $5,065 to Chapters to subsidize courses in skill development, bike repair and navigation for members

• $4,235 to Chapters to fund volunteers to teach cycling skills and safety education in schools and community at large.

• $22,760 to other cycling related organizations for advocacy and support those in need.

  • Helping with Bikes – An organization in the Ottawa region that provides refurbished bikes, new helmets and locks. We’ve provided funds for tools and parts to refurbish bikes and helmets and locks. $7000

  • Santa’s Workshop – A society in the Comox Valley that has been distributing toys and bicycles at Christmas for the past 30 years. We’ve provided funds for tools and parts to refurbish bikes and purchase helmets. $5760

  • BC Cycling Coalition – Provides a voice for cycling in BC. We’ve provided funds to assist in the campaign for reform to the Motor Vehicle Act to improve safety of cyclists. $10,000

Legacy Fund details

Legacy Funds – Where do we go from here?

CCCTS will continue to support the chapters and cycling related organizations so long as funds are available. The executive will be reviewing the current program in the coming months.

• Should we develop a strategy to ensure the Legacy Fund program is long term program?

• Are there other initiatives we could fund to enhance cycling for our members and community at large?

Marketplace

The CCCTS Buy and Sell.

Contact Alex Laird   alaird212@gmail.com if you want to contact a seller.

  Almost unused — I can’t ride it with my damaged shoulders.  Skinny tires, STI, 10spd compact, travel case. No pedals, no saddle, no luggage racks.  $1,500 obo.

The ultimate in performance folding bikes the crown jewel of what Bike Friday produces, they say.

• Designed to combine Bike Friday folding and quality with modern sports bike geometry
• Folds into a 34” x 33” x 12” space so you can travel by bus, train or boat and packs into a travel case for Airline Travel
• Capable of riding with a rear rack for light touring
• 451mm wheels allow for between 1” and 1 ⅜” width tires
• Pro models are built for riders of up to 190 pounds (86kg)
• The perfect bike for wireless shifting with E-Tap/SRAM Eagle

Guerciotti road bike

I’m finally, after 39 years, selling my classic Guerciotti road bike.  I want to get a newer bike, although I ride this one daily, and my wife says, you have three, sell one.  so the Guerciotti gets the short straw.  Asking for a reasonable price.  Photos enclosed.

I’m finally, after 39 years, selling my classic Guerciotti road bike.  I want to get a newer bike, although I ride this one daily, and my wife says, you have three, sell one.  so the Guerciotti gets the short straw.  Asking$500.00.  Photos enclosed.

 

 

A Too Small Jersey for Trade.

 

l’ll offer up a brand new, never been worn CCCTS cycling jersey in size XL. Be happy to trade for a Large in the club sizing if anyone has a need for something a bit bigger. After all the issues with the jersey sizing, ordering an XL wasn’t the smartest move that I’ve made lately 🙂

Peter Donkers.

Just for Laughs.

Articles

Bikes catch on big in the U.K.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-cycling/fourteen-million-britons-ready-to-get-on-their-bikes-idUSKBN22T0G1

Video Corner

For those of you who like to do their own maintenance a short video on changing shifter cables.

change shifter cables

Here is a video on Drop Bars VS. Flat Bars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-yz1qJrUc

Tours

• 2020 – Germany along the Baltic Sea-Postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19
  Status: 5 slots are available.
  Dates: Fri, 4 Sep 2020 ‐‐ Tue, 15 Sep 2020

• 2020 Prince Edward & Cape Breton Islands Cancelled due to COVID-19
  Status: Registration closed
  Dates: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 ‐‐ Tue, 11 Aug 2020

  PEI and Cape Breton are amongst the gems of the Maritimes. This tour will be utilizing the camping equipment purchased and stored locally from the 2019 Gaspe tour.

• 2020 Croatia – Cancelled due to Covid-19
  Status: Completed

• 2020 OKANAGAN TOUR – Cancelled due to Covid-19
  Status: Completed

• 2020 Arizona-Cancelled due to COVID-19
  Status: Completed

  Spring break in the sunny high country of south-east Arizona.

Hub and Spokes

• 2020 Florida Gulf Coast Hub and Spoke
  Status: Ride is full, wait list only.
  Dates: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 ‐‐ Mon, 23 Nov 2020

  Extend your 2020 biking season with a week of cycling on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast! This hub and spoke will take place in November and will be based out of St. Pete Beach, known for its sunshine, soft sand beaches and dedicated bike trails. We will explore the Pinellas Trail and other bike trails and roads in the Tampa/Sarasota/St. Petersburg area, with stops along the way to explore the sites and sample the seafood.

• May 2020 Chilliwack Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
  Status: Completed

  Explore the lesser-known eastern half of the Lower Fraser Valley with both short and long rides: to Harrison Hot Springs, the amazing Quintette Tunnels at Othello (remote start), Chilliwack wet lands, Clayburn Village, Bridal Veil Falls, Silver Lake in Whatcom County (bring passport/Nexus) and more. We’ll have likely four rides per day, led by cyclists to be selected from the group of participants. The event will feature a welcoming dinner (not included in fee) on Monday, three full riding days Tuesday through Thursday, each with a happy hour social gathering, and a short ride on Friday morning.

• 2020 Bromont Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
  Status: Completed

  Welcome to Bromont in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Quebec, where the National Capital Region Chapter is planning a H&S from May 24, 2020 until May 30, 2020. Bromont is well known for winter sport activities as well as summer time activities. It is home to the Bromont Velodrome, a 250 meter outdoor cycling track, as well as the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.

• 2020 Victoria Hub & Spoke – POSTPONED to 2021 due to COVID-19
  Status: No registration limit
  Dates: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 ‐‐ Fri, 18 Sep 2020

  Greater Victoria offers something for everyone. The four days of rides vary widely in distance, difficulty and diversity and are sure to satisfy all. Each day will offer distances from fewer than 40 km to perhaps 100 km. Each ride will have a leader & a sweep. Day rides will include the famous Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails plus others, as well as mostly low-traffic roads with good shoulders. Along the way, there will be water vistas and accesses, forests & fields, historical and contemporary points of interest.

• 2020 May Shuswap Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
  Status: Completed

  Welcome to the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Shuswap – North Okanagan! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of nature as you explore on your bike some of over 1500 kilometers of paved back roads in the area. Along each day’s cycling route we can enjoy short walks, visits to local wineries, swimming beaches, bird watching “hot spots”, scenic view points and cycle-friendly local cafes. Our hub for the week’s rides will be at Sorrento Centre on Shuswap Lake, 35K northwest of Salmon Arm via Highway 1.

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