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- Olympic Peninsula Tour
Olympic Peninsula Tour
- NE Washington Trip Report
NE Wash Trip Report
- 2017 Ireland – Wild Atlantic Way
In September of 2017 a group of 15 Club Members took on a 12-day challenge of the Wild Atlantic Way. We started and ended our trip in Killarney, with most of us arriving there by train. We started the first day with a climb through the Gap of Dunloe and Ladies View. We moved to … Continue reading 2017 Ireland – Wild Atlantic Way
- Princeton 2017 Tour
THE PRINCETON CYCLE TOUR Steep hills, long hills and more hills; up, up, up; And even some down. Hot, hot days and hot nights; with a sky that was not blue, But greyish brown. Great meals – fresh veggies, just-picked cherries, Fresh peaches and corn Oh yes! And porridge, more porridge all ready to … Continue reading Princeton 2017 Tour
- 2017 BC Lakes and Mountains
From June 13 – 26,a group of retired professionals – teachers, school administrators, nurses, engineers, a paramedic, an airline pilot, an accountant, a periodentist (and no doubt some that I have missed) bonded together as one as we donned our bicycle helmets and tackled the hills and descents of the 2017 CCCTS BC Lakes and … Continue reading 2017 BC Lakes and Mountains
- Ottawa Valley Tour 2017
We set out from Kanata on our Ottawa Valley tour on Tuesday, July 4, with a support vehicle taking our gear for our trip. From Kanata we headed to the Ontario/Quebec border for a crossing via the Quyon Ferry. We had three groups: a fast group, and a slow group with another group riding somewhere … Continue reading Ottawa Valley Tour 2017
- McMenamins Portland Trip Report
June 19 – 26, 2017 (by Helen Koziol) On Monday afternoon, June 19th, 2017, we arrived at a truly unique destination – the McMenamins “Edgefield”, located a short drive from Portland. This is an historic Georgian-revival style Manor with numerous smaller buildings on 30 ha (74 acres). It was built in 1911 and functioned for … Continue reading McMenamins Portland Trip Report
- Walla Walla and Baker City Deluxe Tour–September 25-October 7, 2016
Walla Walla and Baker City Deluxe Tour–September 25-October 7, 2016 We had it all in our thirteen day tour in Walla Walla, Dayton, and Baker City– beautiful and challenging rides in the farmlands, wheat fields, and small towns; great historic hotels for lodging; wonderful group meals; sightseeing; hiking; and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists. Throw … Continue reading Walla Walla and Baker City Deluxe Tour–September 25-October 7, 2016
- Southern Rockies Tour No 1, 2016 – A Newbie’s Perspective
“Southern Rockies Tour No 1, 2016 – A Newbie’s Perspective” by Christine Scott When our leader, Bruce Daykin, sent out an email looking for volunteers I responded saying that since this was my very first CCCTS tour if he would like a report with a “newbie’s perspective” then I would be happy to do this. … Continue reading Southern Rockies Tour No 1, 2016 – A Newbie’s Perspective
- Italy Apennines Tour 2016
La Dolce Vita in Abruzzo The sweet life of pleasure is what we experienced in a rambunctuous two weeks touring the northern part of the province of Abruzzo (Teramo) on Italy’s Adriatic (eastern) Coast. We stayed in the 400 person village of Valle San Giovanni in four … Continue reading Italy Apennines Tour 2016
- Southern Rockies Tour No. 2, 2016 The Rainy Ride
by Andreas Poulsson Day 1, Friday July 8 Our group of 16 met at the Fort Steele Campground near Cranbrook, set up camp for the night. Al & Wayne cooked hamburgers and produced and excellent dinner. The rain as well as the mosquitoes held off. A fine evening. Our group were the following: Our leader, … Continue reading Southern Rockies Tour No. 2, 2016 The Rainy Ride
- Tanzania 2016 – Surf to Summit
by Paddy Miller The Tanzanian trip had two parts, cycling the Usambara Mountains and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Nine of the twelve participants then took advantage of being in Africa by going on safari. The North-eastern part of Tanzania is beautiful country, with amazing contrasts from steep mountains to barren plains, rain forests to arid flatlands, … Continue reading Tanzania 2016 – Surf to Summit
- B.C. Lakes and Mountains (Intermediate-Advanced bicycle tour: September 8-21, 2015)
A lot of geography was traversed on this tour of the south central area of the province. Lakes whose shores we biked along include: Vaseux, Skaha, Okanagan, Woods, Kalamalka, Mara, Griffin, Three Valley, Lower Arrow, Slocan, Kootenay, Christina, and Osoyoos Lake. The Columbia, Kootenay and Kettle Rivers as well as lesser rivers and streams afforded … Continue reading B.C. Lakes and Mountains (Intermediate-Advanced bicycle tour: September 8-21, 2015)
- 2015 Pacific Coast Tour
On May 19th 12 CCCTS members started from Victoria and headed south toward San Francisco. For the next 3+ weeks (21 riding days and 2 rest days) we wound our way down the highways and by-ways for a total of 1643.7 kilometers and 18,438 meters of elevation gain
- Vancouver Island Loop Tour
Sunday August 30th: “We should have been here last week” was the thought dancing through my mind as we cycled from Duncan, facing a poor five-day weather forecast of rain and mixed weather. Our first day’s destination was Port Renfrew, a distance of approximately 91 km. The ride to Lake Cowichan was uneventful. We rode … Continue reading Vancouver Island Loop Tour