June 2020 Newsbrief

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The Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society        June  2020,  Volume 37, Issue #5

 

We lost our friend Gerry Porter this week.  He joined the CCCTS in 2000 and was an avid cyclist.  After his cycling adventures slowed down he continued to come to coffee on Wednesday mornings to socialize.

He will be missed.

 

PORTER, Gerald Frank 16 September 1935 – 24 May 2020 Sadly we announce the passing of our beloved Jerry. He died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him. Jerry was born 16th September 1935 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He had a successful and enjoyable 27-year career in the Navy. Most of his career as a PERI, Physical Education and Recreation Instructor. He was passionate about all sports, especially football, rugby, squash and hockey. After retirement from the RCN he drove a city bus for the city of Saskatoon for 13 years. After retiring from this last position, he and his wife Arlene returned to Victoria to be near family. Jerry was an avid cyclist and golfer. His greatest joy was having family gatherings and meeting with friends. Jerry will be very much missed by his wife of 63 years, Arlene, his sons Neil (Laurey), Shawn (Donna), Bob (Caroline) and daughter Terri (Dave) as well as his brothers Bob, Melvin and Larry (predeceased). Also mourning his loss are his ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren and his nieces and nephews in Canada and the USA. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date at a time when we can all gather together. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com.

 

 

Marketplace

The CCCTS buy and sell.

Columbus tubing, full Campagnolo Nuovo Record gruppo, immaculate.

Height:  54cm; Wheel size: 700X23…..

$500.00 OBO.

 

Racing/Trainer Bike Friday.
  Almost unused — I can’t ride it with my damaged shoulders.  Skinny tires, STI, 10spd compact, travel case. No pedals, no saddle, no luggage racks.  $1,500 obo.

The ultimate in performance folding bikes the crown jewel of what Bike Friday produces, they say.

  • Designed to combine Bike Friday folding and quality with modern sports bike geometry
  • Folds into a 34” x 33” x 12” space so you can travel by bus, train or boat and packs into a travel case for Airline Travel
  • Capable of riding with a rear rack for light touring
  • 451mm wheels allow for between 1” and 1 ⅜” width tires
  • Pro models are built for riders of up to 190 pounds (86kg)
  • The perfect bike for wireless shifting with E-Tap/SRAM Eagle

 

CCCTS Jerseys

One Mens XL Jersey with full zipper and relaxed fit.  (Not relaxed enough though apparently).  Unused.  $25.00.  does not include shipping.

Contact Alex Laird.

Phone: 250-384-8398

Another Jersey.

I’ll offer up a brand new, never been worn CCCTS cycling jersey in size XL. Be happy to trade for a Large in the club sizing if anyone has a need for something a bit bigger. After all the issues with the jersey sizing, ordering an XL wasn’t the smartest move that I’ve made lately 🙂

Peter Donkers.

Marinoni Touring Cycle For Sale  @ $500
 Call Margaret at 604-222-0779
top tube    21”  – 53cm   Seat tube  19 3/4” or 50cm
Head tube 4”    – 10cm   Crank set Shimano Sora
Derailleur Shimano Deore XT   Wheels 700c
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For all inquiries please contact me and I will forward your contact information to the seller.

alaird212@gmail.com

 

 

Humour

(or at least what passes for humour around here)

Here is a Praying Mantis on a fiddlehead green.  No doubt riding towards her husband to bite his head off.

Articles

Bikabout

For a total change of pace, and to be encouraged by bike culture or destinations, check out

http://www.bikabout.com/  Liked the descriptions and routes in Vancouver. Interesting to see other bike destinations, once we’re back travelling.

Very American oriented, except for Vancouver and Montreal.

 

How to bike responsibly during the pandemic

Pandemic bike safety tips

There could be positive permanent changes coming for the cycling community.

Fourteen million Britons ready to get on their bikes

 

Video corner

This guy had the right idea.  Gotta love cowboys.

Tours

All tour scheduled for 2020 have been cancelled with the exception of the Germany/Baltic Tour which has been postponed until next year.  Many of these tours will be revisited by the ride leaders for the 2021 riding season.

Hub and Spokes

  • 2020 Florida Gulf Coast Hub and Spoke
    Status: Ride is full, wait list only.
    Dates: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 ‐‐ Mon, 23 Nov 2020

    Extend your 2020 biking season with a week of cycling on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast! This hub and spoke will take place in November and will be based out of St. Pete Beach, known for its sunshine, soft sand beaches and dedicated bike trails. We will explore the Pinellas Trail and other bike trails and roads in the Tampa/Sarasota/St. Petersburg area, with stops along the way to explore the sites and sample the seafood.

  • May 2020 Chilliwack Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
    Status: Registration closed
    Dates: Mon, 25 May 2020 ‐‐ Fri, 29 May 2020

    Explore the lesser-known eastern half of the Lower Fraser Valley with both short and long rides: to Harrison Hot Springs, the amazing Quintette Tunnels at Othello (remote start), Chilliwack wet lands, Clayburn Village, Bridal Veil Falls, Silver Lake in Whatcom County (bring passport/Nexus) and more. We’ll have likely four rides per day, led by cyclists to be selected from the group of participants. The event will feature a welcoming dinner (not included in fee) on Monday, three full riding days Tuesday through Thursday, each with a happy hour social gathering, and a short ride on Friday morning.

  • 2020 Bromont Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
    Status: Registration closed
    Dates: Sun, 24 May 2020 ‐‐ Sat, 30 May 2020

    Welcome to Bromont in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Quebec, where the National Capital Region Chapter is planning a H&S from May 24, 2020 until May 30, 2020. Bromont is well known for winter sport activities as well as summer time activities. It is home to the Bromont Velodrome, a 250 meter outdoor cycling track, as well as the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.

  • 2020 Victoria Hub & Spoke – POSTPONED to 2021 due to COVID-19
    Status: No registration limit
    Dates: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 ‐‐ Fri, 18 Sep 2020

    Greater Victoria offers something for everyone. The four days of rides vary widely in distance, difficulty and diversity and are sure to satisfy all. Each day will offer distances from fewer than 40 km to perhaps 100 km. Each ride will have a leader & a sweep. Day rides will include the famous Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails plus others, as well as mostly low-traffic roads with good shoulders. Along the way, there will be water vistas and accesses, forests & fields, historical and contemporary points of interest.

  • 2020 May Shuswap Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
    Status: Completed

    Welcome to the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Shuswap – North Okanagan! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of nature as you explore on your bike some of over 1500 kilometers of paved back roads in the area. Along each day’s cycling route we can enjoy short walks, visits to local wineries, swimming beaches, bird watching “hot spots”, scenic view points and cycle-friendly local cafes. Our hub for the week’s rides will be at Sorrento Centre on Shuswap Lake, 35K northwest of Salmon Arm via Highway 1.

  • 2020 Oceanside 2 Hub and Spoke
    Status: Completed

    This 7-day hub and spoke is centred in the Southern California City of Oceanside, approximately 35 miles north of San Diego. Oceanside offers many bike routes north (into Orange County), east, and south (San Diego County). We will explore all these directions. We will do out and back rides, loops, and 1-ways using public transportation (commuter trains/light rail). Seniors can purchase inexpensive ½ price tickets. We will split into 2 groups each day to facilitate better group control and sometimes to accommodate public transit.  Each group will have a Ride Leader and a Ride Sweep. Rides will include coffee and lunch stops. You can buy or bring your lunch.

  • 2020 June Shuswap – North Okanagan Hub & Spoke – POSTPONED to 2021 due to COVID-19
    Status: Registration closed
    Dates: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 ‐‐ Fri, 26 Jun 2020

    Welcome to the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Shuswap – North Okanagan! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of nature as you explore on your bike some of over 1500 kilometers of paved back roads in the area. Along each day’s cycling route we can enjoy short walks, visits to local wineries, swimming beaches, bird watching “hot spots”, scenic view points and cycle-friendly local cafes. Our hub for the week’s rides will be at Sorrento Centre on Shuswap Lake, 35K northwest of Salmon Arm via Highway 1.

  • 2020 Chilliwack Hub & Spoke – CANCELLED due to COVID-19
    Status: Registration closed
    Dates: Mon, 1 Jun 2020 ‐‐ Fri, 5 Jun 2020

    Explore the less-ridden, eastern half of the lower Fraser Valley: specifically Harrison Hot Springs, the amazing, little-known Quintette Tunnels at Othello (remote start), upper Chilliwack River, Chilliwack marshes along the Fraser, historic Clayburn Village, Bridal Veil Falls and more.

  • 2020 B.C. Southern Gulf Islands Hub & Spoke
    Status: Registration closed
    Dates: Mon, 31 Aug 2020 ‐‐ Thu, 3 Sep 2020

    The Southern Gulf Islands are perhaps best known for their artists, wineries, fromageries and farms, as well as for their natural beauty. The islands and surrounding ocean are rich with ecologically diverse plants and sea life including Garry oaks, wild lilies, kelp beds and Orcas. We’ll explore Pender Island (our hub), Mayne Island and Galiano Island: cycling and walking “on island time”.

  • 2020 Oceanside Hub & Spoke
    Status: Completed

    This 7-day hub and spoke is centred in the Southern California City of Oceanside, approximately 35 miles north of San Diego. Oceanside offers many bike routes north (into Orange County), east, and south (San Diego County). We will explore all these directions. We will do out and back rides, loops, and 1-ways using public transportation (commuter trains/light rail). Seniors can purchase inexpensive ½ price tickets. We will split into 2 groups each day to facilitate better group control and sometimes to accommodate public transit. Rides will include coffee and lunch stops. You can buy or bring your lunch.

New Members

We have one new member this month!  Good for you Dianne and welcome.

New Members

first_name last_name city province
Dianne Murchison Langley BC

 

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