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- Leader: Lawrence Vea 587-989-8255
- Co-leader: Rob Haigh 250-941-4311
- Trip Dates: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 -- Fri, 22 Jun 2018
- Trip Classification: Intermediate. Rides vary from Leisurely to Fast and from 40 km to 100 km
- Trip Fee: $20 CAD
- Trip Numbers: minimum 0 , maximum 150
- Trip Registration Opens: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00 PM (pacific time)
- Registration Lottery Ends: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00 AM (pacific time)
- Trip Registration Closes: Fri, 25 May 2018 12:00 PM (pacific time)
Five days of riding in the beautiful Comox Valley and surrounding islands including a challenging 18 km ride up Mt. Washington
Early Bird registration closes March 30. (See fees increase note below)
There is no limit on the number of participants, though the organizing committee reserves the right to limit the number of riders if numbers become too large.
Puntledge River Campground, 4624 Condensory Rd. is the “Hub” where all rides will begin and end except for the smaller island rides. Call 250-334-3773.
Accommodation Reservations:Camping at Puntledge River Campground, 4624 Condensory Rd. Call 250-334-3773. Because there are a few RV sites, those wishing one should book early. Those with tents can book later.
Puntledge River Campground, 4624 Condensory Rd. is the “Hub” where all rides will begin and end except for the smaller island rides. Call 250-334-3773.
Recommended motel:
The Comox Valley Inn and Suites 1190 Cliffe Ave 250-334-4476. A room with 1 queen bed $85.00 plus tax/night, 2 queen beds is $95.00 plus tax/night, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, pool. Studios with 2 rooms and 2 baths are available. There are 18 rooms reserved. Mention CCCTS. Reserve by June 11, after that date the rooms will no longer be reserved for Hub and Spoke. The Hen and Hog Café is attached to the motel and has great recommendations.
Alternate Choices in Courtenay (rates as of Nov. 2017):
- Travelodge 2605 Cliffe Ave, 250-334-4492, 1-888-217-1426, $98 plus tax 2 doubles or 1 queen;
- Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave, 778 225-0010, 1-855-516-1092, $131 plus tax, 2 queens
- Best Western Plus Westerly Hotel: 1590 Cliffe Ave, 250-334-7742, 1-888-217-1426, $200 plus tax for 2 queens
Fee Includes:
Hall rental, Wild Salmon dinner on Monday, stationary supplies and other articles for registration, goodies at registration, GPS map descriptions for all rides. Any surplus funds will be deposited into the local social expense fund.
Fee Does Not Include:Thursday barbecue at campground (a fee for this will be collected on Monday), any other meals, drinks, accommodation, transportation.
Itinerary:
Mon. June 18, 11:00 – 3:00:
Registration and signup for rides at the Puntledge River Campground. Meet & greet.
2:00 –brief meeting to clarify rides and events. Sign up for rides, ranging from challenging to leisurely in the Valley and to Denman, Hornby and Quadra
1:30 – 3:30 -Discover our Town Rides every 30 minutes including stops at bicycle shops.
2:00 “For Serious Hill Climbers” 18 km ride up Mount Washington
6:30 –Sunnydale Golf Clubhouse - Wild Salmon BBQ dinner.
Tues. June 19 – Thur. June 21:
Your choice of 7 rides each day ranging from 40 km to 100 km. Most rides begin at 9:30 AM.
Ride with GPS route map links for all rides will be emailed to each registrant before the Hub & Spoke start date.
Thur. evening, 5:30 – dinner and music around the campfire. You are encouraged to bring your instruments for a performance and/or sing-a-long. There will be a small charge for the food which will be payable at time of registration.
Friday, June 22:
9:30 – choice of a short ride or a kayak/paddleboarding venture in the Courtenay River estuary. This is a private, independent activity, non-sanctioned by the CCCTS but supervised by a trained, professional member of our club.
Post March 30 (Early Bird Registration cutoff date) fees increase note:
$15.00 ($20 after March 30, 2018) to participate in the Hub and Spoke. GPS maps included.
$20.00 for the Monday evening wild salmon barbecue.
$20.00 for an additional Monday evening wild salmon barbecue for your guest. Please feel free to bring any non-member spouse / partner / significant other as your guest.
Participants:Bev Alden, Kathy Alix, Stephen Allen, Andrew Bacon, Jane Baker, Sonya Bardati, Stella Barrie, Christine Bartlett, Kim Bartlett, Jeannie Bates, Jim Belair, Janet Bell, Mike Bell, Bill Boham, Chris Bowman, Ralph Buchmuller, Geoff Buck, Carmen Burnay, James Burnett, Deborah Chamitoff, Brian Collier, Dianne Collier, Bill Cook, Sharon Cotterill-Cook, Wilf Craats, Carol Crane, Fraser Crinklaw, Bob Cronin, Angela Dawson, Bruce Daykin, wenda daykin, Donna Devine, Edward Dillon, Peter Donkers, Bill Eberlein, Charlotte Eberlein, Lionel Edwards, Holly Evans, Sue Fabrizio, Constance Fabro, Delores Franz Los, Barbara Fudge, Edward Fudge, June Gallagher, Don Gillespie, Valerie Gillespie, Anne Gilmour, Ute Grayson, Rob Haigh, Lynn Harding, Margaret Harris, Bob Hauser, Karen Heagle, Evelyn Hiscock, Chris Hodgson, Barry Howell, Pat Howell, John Hurley, Corinne Innes, katryn jeronimus, Grant Johncox, Diana Keith, Jane Kelliher, CL Kelly, James Kennedy, Donna Kerkhoven, Billy Knutson, Berni Koppe, Helen Koziol, Alex Laird, Andrea Lang, Brenda Latta, Linda Lawson, Janet Lever, Ken Levine, Ann Marie Liggat, David Liggat, Sherry Long, Jude Loukras, Jenni Lynnea, Jean Macdonald, Angus MacIntosh, Carole Macknish, Donna Magnolo, Don Mais, JEAN-PIERRE MASSE, Andrew McIndoe, Jennifer McIndoe, Susan McKenzie, Jennifer McQuade , Trudy Merritt, Marjorie Miller, Marjorie Mooney, Barry Moore, helena munro, Hilda Munro, Irene Neave, Cathy Nelson, Shirley Nelson , Allen Olsen, Ilka Olsen, Glenn Ord, Sheila Ord, Tim Pepper, Rolf Petersen, Sharlane Petersen, Andy Reddekop, Ken Reid, Stuart Reynolds, Gord Robertson, Lynn Robertson, Rudy Roelofsen, Eamonn Ryan, Rhonda Ryan, Diana Salomaa, Gladys Schmidt, Chris Siggers, Linda Smith, Roslyn Smith, Allan Smyth, Leith Smyth, Lindsay Sparkes, Ken Stepushyn, Nancy Sunstrum, Warren Sunstrum, Diane Swindell, John Turner, Jacob Van Der Heide, colleen vanderheide, Lawrence Vea, Beverly Wagner, Harry Wan, Maureen Weston, Darlene Wilde, Faye Wilson, Peter Winford, Ted Witt, Doug Wylie, Ronald Youngash