Cumberland – Mixed Surface

Ten riders enjoyed the chapter’s inaugural “Mixed Surface Ride” otherwise known as a mountain bike trail ride. We departed the Filberg Centre and rode up to Lake Trail and eventually onwards towards Nymph Falls. We continued on to the dam on Comox Lake and then followed Beavan Road to Cumberland where we enjoyed coffee and treats at the Wandering Moose Café.  After coffee, we cycled to Royston on an off-road trail and then returned to Courtenay on bike paths. Our 45 km ride saw everything from paved road, to gravel and sand, to single track through the woods and even a wet creek crossing. It was a perfect ride for mountain bikes, and the weather cooperated. We even enjoyed a little sunshine. Thanks to Peter Brother for leading the ride and to Steve Allen for guiding us through the Nymph Falls trail system. Thanks to all the riders for staying together as a tight group – we completed the ride at a modest pace of 14 km/h.