Buttle Lake

A nice day today for our two rides, though a little chillier for our “northern ride” to Myra Falls on Buttle Lake, west of Campbell River where it started out cool and cloudy but cleared up nicely as the group of 9 made their way to the end of the lake. After cycling up an unenjoyable hill to the mine site, they rode back down to the mine info booth for lunch. With the wind at their back for most of the trip back, they made good time but, of course, a few km before the finish the winds turned to headwinds…which is generally the case in this area. Thanks to Rob for leading this ride and to Jennifer for providing many of the photos. On the way back to Courtenay we are hopeful Tim bought a lottery ticket as his bike had developed a nasty looking tire bulge on the way back but it lasted all the way……until he mounted the bike onto his roof rack. It was obviously a lucky day for him!

The route is shown here:

The other “Choose a ride” began at the Filberg Centre at 9:30 and 11 riders made their way up to Cumberland, and 3 continued on to Comox Lake. Cumberland was busy as there was an off road bike race. Lunch was at the Wandering Moose.

To complete the day, Len, unfortunately forgot about the earlier starting time so provided “lead” & “sweep” on his “Ice cream express” ride….the 2 scoops were tasty and well deserved!!