Oceanside 1 Hub and Spoke, January 7 – January 13, 2020 Trip Report written by Lani Schultz with contributions from fellow cyclists The first 2020 Oceanside Hub and Spoke tour was completed. Our group of valiant cyclists have returned to their homes and most likely back to their routines, counting their blessing for skipping a … Continue reading 2020 Oceanside 1 Hub and Spoke →

Thirty two avid cyclists arrived in Chemainus September 3 to participate in this four day event.  Members camped or stayed at a local hotel or private homes.  The organizers of the Hub and Spoke, Jake and Colleen Vanderheide, invited all of us to their lovely place  in Chemainus for the Meet and Greet social the … Continue reading Chemainus Hub and Spoke September 4 to 7, 2019 →

  Vancouver Hub and Spoke report by Carmen Burnay     The Vancouver Hub & Spoke was held from August 8th to 12th, 2019.  Rides commenced from the Kitslano Community Centre and included:   Gardens in the parks/public art/Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver Neighborhoods North Shore via Lions Gate Bridge and return via Sea Bus or Ironworkers … Continue reading 2019 Vancouver Hub and Spoke →

Guelph Hub and Spoke – May 26 – June 1st.   This was another very successful hub and spoke trip organized by Nel Ahmed and assisted by Geoff Kennedy, Ed Weber and Don Taylor. The group convened at the Days Inn in Guelph. The hotel is located close to the university. We had a short … Continue reading Guelph Hub and Spoke 2019 →

From Monday September 24 to Friday September 28, twenty-two CCCTS members did a Hub & Spoke on Manitoulin Island.  We stayed at the two motels in Manitowaning.  Both were excellent value.  The owners were delighted to be full for five days in the off season and bent over backwards to make us feel welcome.  Manitoulin … Continue reading Manitoulin Island Hub & Spoke →

It all began at 11:30 in the beautiful Puntledge River Campground.  Various tents and people were set up to register the 140 participants of the event.  That has to be some kind of record I think.  The registration was very well organized and after receiving a package of information we  proceeded to the next tent to sign up … Continue reading Comox Hub and Spoke  June 18 to 22, 2018  →

On May 27 44 CCCTS club members gathered at the Comfort Inn in Trois Rivieres. We were there to start a six day Hub and spoke trip. This trip was organized by Nel Ahmed with assistance from Geoff Kennedy and Ed Weber. Most of the participants were from the Ottawa area but there were 6 … Continue reading 2018 Trois Rivieres Hub and Spoke →

This tour began on the evening of the 27th with a Meet and Greet at the Community Centre at Britannia Beach. There we met co-ordinator Marg Hurley (also our billet host for Chris and me) and her committee who outlined the week’s activities. We were given an information package that included brochures and a Canada … Continue reading National Capital Hub and Spoke-June 27-July2, 2017 →

This Hub & Spoke coincided with Canada’s 150 Year celebration, so we decided it would be a good year to drive across our beautiful country and attend the cycling event in Ottawa. The group in Ottawa opened up their homes for the cyclists from the west coast of Canada. They organized the Hub & Spoke, … Continue reading National Capital Hub and Spoke 2017 →

Vancouver Hub & Spoke Some of the members from Victoria left our meeting spot in Cordova Bay at 6:05 am for our 2016 Hub & Spoke adventure in Vancouver.  One hour and 5 minutes later we were at Swartz Bay, waiting for the 8 AM ferry to Vancouver.  After a ride along the river bank … Continue reading Vancouver Hub & Spoke 2016 →

Okanagan Hub and Spoke We arrived at the Sandy Beach Campground early for our adventure in Vernon.  The team organizing the event for us were already set up with Canopies and were doing their final briefing for the ride leaders as we arrived.  Auspicious of a well organized ride.  This was to be confirmed over … Continue reading Okanagan Hub and Spoke →

Glaciers and Grasslands Double Hub and Spoke – Lillooet and Merritt, BC, June 18 to 25, 2016 Trip Report by Rob McKerracher – link to Glaciers & Grasslands Double Hub & Spoke photos. On June 18, 2016, fifteen 15 eager riders were welcomed to Lillooet by George and Jeanetta Zorn, the trip organizers and our … Continue reading 2016 Glaciers and Grasslands Double Hub and Spoke →

VICTORIAVILLE, QUEBEC 2016 ONE was the number of days we encountered rain. SIX was the number of  Happy Hours hosted by Claudette and Warner Heiss. At these gatherings Peter Wood led the group in “show and tell”.  Each group recounted their day and regaled the group with those embarrassing stories that inevitably happen. The next … Continue reading 2016 Victoriaville Hub and Spoke →

Snohomish Hub and Spoke May 25-May 28  by Anne and Bill Campbell An energetic group of 23 gathered at The Riverton Alehouse for an introductory dinner. The always organized Dick and Elaine Carpenter reviewed the routes and handed out maps etc. Most of the group elected to stay at the Snohomish Inn. The first day’s … Continue reading 2016 Snohomish Hub and Spoke →

The 2016 Cycling Year was off to a fast start for those of us who attended the Oceanside Hub and Spoke on January 10th. Holly and Ken presented each of us with a comprehensive package of information on Oceanside, our rides for each day and all of the transit options at our kickoff meeting in … Continue reading 2016 Southern California Hub and Spoke →