This is a notice of interest for a bicycle ride in the Cowichan Valley, Sunday, June 13, 2021. It is an invitational ride, open to members of the CCCTS Victoria Chapter.

There will be two rides, a 60 km ride and a shorter 40 km ride. Both rides start and end at Bright Angel Provincial Park located on Koksilah Road about a 40-minute car ride from Victoria. The bike ride will head in a north-westerly direction up the Cowichan River. Most of the route is flat, but there are several short steep climbs. The ride will be divided into groups of six, and each with a leader and a sweep. There will be a maximum of 18 riders. COVID protocol will be followed. Riders are to bring their own lunch and arrange for their own transport to Bright Angel.

E-bike riders are welcome.  This is NOT a ride for beginners or leisurely riders.   The ride paces are 18-20 km/hr for the 40 km ride, and 20-22 km/hr for the 60 km ride.  The rides will have 6 riders with leaders and sweeps.

Riders must have had their first shot of the COVID vaccine.

If you are interested, please reply to Donna Kerkhoven at dkerkhoven22@gmail.com informing of your route choice.  The cut-off to reply is Wednesday, June 9 by 5 pm.

 Details of the ride and route will be sent to you several days before the ride. In the event of rain, the ride may be changed to the following Sunday.  As group size is limited, the first 18 to apply to Donna will be notified.

Organizers for this ride are Bob Louie (bblouie8888@gmail.com), Brian Collier brian.g.collier@gmail.com and Donna Kerkhoven dkerkhoven22@gmail.com.