Royston – Mixed Surface

4 riders participated in an off-road ride along the Rotary Trail then to Royston and various trails in that area.  A very warm day lead to some cooling off!  Thanks to Ralph for coordinating.

Black Creek

A group of 23 riders (in 2 groups)  headed out on a trip to Black Creek via Hwy 19.  The date was Friday the 13th and, as a result, a few incidents did occur including, a puncture, riding over a camouflaged 2×4 (see photo) and 1 person ending up off the road.  Fortunately, no injuries and all enjoyed the beautiful day and lunch at the Black Creek General Store.  Thanks to Glenn for coordinating.

Parksville – Rathtrevor Beach

13 Riders met at Wembley Mall in Parksville for an enjoyble ride to Rathtrevor Beach where they had lunch.  Weather was pleasant.  Thanks to James and Jane for organizing this “new” ride.   There was also a “Choose a Ride” for those who did not wish to travel and 3 enthusiastic riders participated in the 70 km ride….well done, Marg, Barb & Angela.

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City Country Loop

Not a great day today.  Rained overnight and wet streets in the morning caused us to regretfully cancel the Qualicum/Englishman River Falls ride.  However, we left the “Choose a Ride” on, and 2 riders, Roz & Steve completed the Headquarters, Huband, Little River to the Airport route…with coffee at the Airport.  The weather was cloudy with a few sprinkles.

Comox Airport – Last Ride of 2018 Hub & Spoke

Last day of the Hub & Spoke dawned cloudy with a threat of rain.  However, a group of 21 rode via Comox Rd & Lazo Rd to the Airport for coffee…and the rain did not appear.   We then rode through Crown Isle and back  down Veterans and Vanier to the Campsite.  A nice short ride to finish off the successful week! Thanks to Bill for Leading and Sherry and Angus for sweeping.

Salmon Point

25 riders showed up on a nice day to for the ride to Salmon Point.  We travelled along Headquarters, Howard, 19A then down through Miracle Beach to Salmon Point Resort.  They were short of servers so we waited a LONG time for our meals, and then cycled back along 19A.  The ride was a little over 60 km.  A big thank-you to Sheila for Coordinating.  Next week we join up with the Hub & Spoke and complete a “Coffee at the Airport” ride.

As a result of rain, we rescheduled today’s ride to Englishman River Falls, to June 29. 

NE Woods and Lazo Marsh – Mixed Surface

A Mixed Surface ride today for 4 members.  They rode from Canex through the NE Woods and Lazo Marsh until they reached the ocean.  After a brief rest, they made the return trip. Cloudy but no rain.  Thanks to Roger for Coordinating.

City Country Loop

The day dawned overcast but with no rain, so we decided to go for it.  Sixteen riders made their way up Headquarters  and managed to get to Smith before it began to sprinkle and we had a light rain most of the way till we got to the Airport.  The #1 group took a detour through Kitty Coleman park while the A group did Tsolum River Road.  We all basically arrived at the Airport at a similar time.  Thanks to Andy for Coordinating the 50 km ride.

Seal Bay and Local Trails – Mixed Surface

A great day for our 2nd dirt ride of the year. Twelve hardy souls in all did the ride, including 2 on touring bikes with fairly narrow tires.  We stopped at the old Headquarters mill at South Farnham Road. Had lunch at Merville, sitting at the picnic tables and also managed to stop for ice cream at Kitty Coleman Beach.

Thanks to Gregg Strong for leading and Peter Brother for Sweeping and Coordinating. Kudos to Chris Bowman, who went with us on the scouting ride and showed us a dirt connection from Bates up to Loxley road which connects in to the North West corner of Seal Bay Park and on to the 10 km Bike/Horse loop.

Quadra Island

Fifteen riders left Oyster River Discovery Foods in partly cloudy weather to cycle to Campbell River.  By the time we made it to the ferry, it was completely overcast.  We took the 10 minute crossing to Quathiaski Cove and cycled up and down some hills, to April Point Lodge.  The service and food were not up to the standards of the past, perhaps due to new ownership.  We then cycled back, trying to avoid the new chip seal along the old highway.  Not one of our better rides but we got our 50 km in, drove back to Courtenay and rediscovered the sun!  

City Country Loop

Another lovely day for a ride!   22 riders showed up at the Filberg Centre for a  clockwise 50 km along Headquarters, Coleman, Waveband, Eleanor and Little River to a stop at the airport for treats.  Thanks to Glenn and Sheila for leading the ride.  Next week we are off to April Point….and we MAY try a slightly different route!  More news to follow.

Cumberland

A beautiful day for a ride!  24 riders met at the Filberg and travelled out along Dove Creek Road to the Inland highway where they made their way to Cumberland along the improved bike lane in Cumberland. Some continued along to Comox Lake but most stopped at the Wandering Moose.  Somehow, Steve managed to join us…still not sure where! Unfortunately, just at top of Dove Creek Rd.,  Roz had a flat tire so we made our way across the highway and changed it there….19 supervisors while Gary and Andy changed the tube! On our way back we made our way along the Airpark route and were happy to see they have paved over most of the roots that were sticking through making for an uncomfortable ride.

Thanks to Bill for coordinating.

Miracle Beach

A coolish day but no rain for the 16 riders who made their way up Island on Hwy 19 to Hamm Rd. and the Miniature Golf site where coffee and muffins were the order of the day.  a bit of a headwind on the way back on the 50 km ride.  Thanks for Marg for coordinating.

Fanny Bay

A group of 27 riders made their way to Fanny Bay and back on a glorious sunny day.  Lunch at the FBI.  Thanks to Bob & Roz for coordinating.