The CCCTS Victoria Chapter has invited Fraser Valley Chapter members to join them for a ride on the Saanich Peninsula and a barbeque on Wednesday, August 16th. If you subscribe to the Victoria Chapter emails, you will have already received information about this event.
The event is called the Jerry Porter Memorial Ride in memory of a Victoria Chapter member (now deceased) who initiated an annual 100-mile ride and barbeque. Victoria-based riders will have 3 ride options (distance, starting point).
Fraser Vally riders will catch the 8 am ferry from Tsawwassen arriving in Swartz Bay at 9:35. Plan to be ready to board the ferry no later than 7:45. If you park at the South Delta Rec. Centre, it is 7.5 km to the ferry terminal so we suggest leaving the Rec. Centre no later than 7:20.
There have been a number of ferry sailing cancelLations in recent days. If the 8 am sailing is cancelled, we would take the 9 am sailing.
Leaders from the Victoria Chapter will meet us at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal (by the East exit gate),
There will be 2 ride options specifically for Fraser Valley members – 60 and 75 kilometres.
- RWGPS route for the 60 km ride – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43723124
- RWGPS route for the 75 km ride – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43772280
The rides will proceed counterclockwise beginning with Lands End Road, traveling once around the Airport, down the west side of the Saanich Peninsula, then over to the east side and the barbeque at Cordova Bay, finishing through Sidney and back to the ferry terminal. According to the Victoria Chapter people the rides include “the best of the Saanich Peninsula, flat to rolling quiet backroads, ocean beach vistas, rail trails, and garden estates mainlanders can only dream of. A bonus is a visit to the location of Harry and Meghan’s hideaway.”
A refreshment break will be set up at the picnic site on the airport bike path.
The barbeque will be held from noon to 3:30 pm to allow all the groups ample time to finish their ride and, in our case, return to Swartz Bay to catch the 4 pm sailing. All food and drinks (no alcohol) will be provided by the Victoria Chapter.
Pre-registration for this event is required in order to know numbers for the refreshments and BBQ. Email the Fraser Valley Chapter at ccctsfraservalley@gmail.com Include your name and which ride (60 or 75 kilometers) you would like to join. Registration closing date: Thursday, August 10.