Buckley Bay 

A nice, sunny but breezy day today for our trip out to Buckley Bay.   25 members enjoyed the ride.  Thanks to Ed & Barb for coordinating.  Next week week we renew acquaintances with Cumberland and Comox Lake.  

City Country Loop 

A tough call this morning with a little drizzle but we went for it and 10 riders decided to participate.  Had a good ride out to Merville via Huband , Waveland and Coleman…a little over 40 km.  We hope for a nicer, warmer day next week on our trip to Buckley Bay.

2018 Summary

• 26 rides, 452 riders,~ 17 riders per ride
• 13 riders on 4 “Choose a Ride”days that were scheduled for “travel” ride days
• 4 “Mixed Surface” rides, 30 riders, ~ 8 riders per ride

LAST RIDE OF THE SEASON…City Country Loop

Another great day for our last scheduled ride of the season.  A little fog first thing and then lovely sunshine.   18 riders made their way up Headquarters & Tsolum River Road to Merville for coffee.  The return was via  Coleman, Waveland.

Cumberland

19 riders came out today and most of  were over dressed for what turned out to be a beautiful, warm October day!   It was a Choose-a-Ride and 2 groups met at the Wandering Moose in Cumberland for coffee. One group rode Dove Creek and along the Inland Highway at pace, while the other group took a more relaxed and direct route to Cumberland. A few souls also rode out to Comox lake.

Bowser

A superb day for the end of September…22 degrees.  13 riders left the Filberg Centre, some turned around at Buckley Bay…and 4 were added along the way.  Part of the Bowser group is shown in the photo.  Thanks to Tom & Donna for Coordinating.

Cancelled…a miserable day! 🙁 🙁 

City Country Loop

Well, the weather forecast perhaps concerned a few, but 10 riders met at Filberg Centre for the ride along Condensory, Cessford, Piercy and Hwy 19, to Cumberland.  Mystery Man, Steve, magically appeared in the group part way.  Weather was dry but a few droplets of rain were noticeable as we arrived at the Wandering Moose.  While we were enjoying our coffee and treats, it did rain a bit as the streets were wet for our return, but again, only the occasional rain drop was felt.  Good to fit in this ride as the  rain came later in the day.  Thanks to Andrea for Coordinating.

Comox Lake

“Choose a Ride” today had 18 riders.  Once again, Steve took charge and we rode up to Cumberland and a few went all the way to Comox Lake.  A nice day for treats at the Wandering Moose.   Next week we are off to Denman/Hornby.

Deep Bay

A lovely day, no smoke and about 20 degrees!   20 riders made their way south- 10 stopped at Buckley Bay while the others continued on to Deep Bay….a little over 80 km.  Thanks to Cathy for coordinating.

City Country Loop

A beautiful, blue sky day today, which was not the case in most parts of BC where smoke from the numerous wild fires has created some very unhealthy conditions around the province.  Today’s ride was a short 40 km jaunt along HQ, Smith, 19A, Husband, Waveland, Eleanor, Wilkinson, Astra, Kilmorley, Little River, Military Road and Knight Road to the Airport for coffee.  22 riders broke into 2 groups to complete the ride.  Special welcome to Lee and Allen, new from Campbell River and former neighbours of Steve FA in South Surrey.  Also a big welcome to Steve Ray and Kathleen Slater who joined us for the day….and hopefully in the future.  A big thanks to Steve FA for coordinating the ride.

Buttle Lake

Two rides today: 

Choose a Ride to Buckley Bay where 8 hardy cyclists, joined by Stella along the way, battled the heat elements for the appx 45 km return traverse from Filberg Lodge along 19A Oceanside, succeeding through the ever ready leadership of Steve Allen, arriving at the Buckly Bay coffee shop just in time to see John and Evelyn who had arrived just prior along the Inland Highway.
The trip, collegiality, coffee and overall cycle was made particularly pleasant due to the location allowing us a shady return to Courtenay environs along the west side of 19A.!

Buttle Lake/Myra Falls

10 people left from Elk Portal and cycled to Myra Falls and back…about 75 km.  Starting temperature was 19c and the ride to the mine was very comfortable.  Returning was a different story and by the time they  got back to the parking lot it was 35c. The last 15 km was brutal….even the wind was hot!  A number of people stopped on the way back and cooled off in the lake.  Thanks to Rhonda for coordinating.

City Country Loop

About 15 riders on a pleasant Friday,  did the Filberg to Goose Spit loop, with stops at the Ferry terminal and Air Force beach. Appx 50km..Lots of chat and great camaraderie.  Special thanks to Steve and Ronda for stepping up, (Steve literally!) to lead.

Buckley Bay

Warmest day of the year, 32 degrees, made for a change of original plans for a ride to Qualicum.  Instead, the 19 riders who met at 9AM at the Filberg Centre, chose to make their way to Buckley Bay for some vigorous socializing.  There was a hint of smoke in the air, apparently from Siberia, but this was not unbearable and everybody enjoyed the ride and were back home before the extreme heat of the afternoon.

Quadra Island

11 riders went to Quadra where they stopped at the Southend Farm Winery and then had lunch at the Heriot Bay Inn.  Thanks to Garry & Brenda for coordinating.

6 riders met at the Filberg Centre for the “Choose a Ride” and rode out HQ, Howard, Williams Beach Road with a stop at the Miniature Golf for an ice cream before a quick ride back.