Both Duncan and the Cowichan Valley are renowned cycling centres, with both the Cowichan Valley Regional District and Cycle Cowichan developing and promoting cycling routes and trails. In part, this is due to the beautiful views and vistas presented throughout the Valley. The Cowichan River, running into northwestern Saanich Inlet at historic Cowichan Bay, provides a corridor to access impressive Cowichan Lake and its environs. The Cowichan Valley is the home of an ever-increasing number of vineyards and wineries some of which will be visited.

List of Proposed Rides with distance  in kilometers and climbs in meters.

Short Rides:

Cowichin Winery Tour; 67km/286m  – Up to eight wineries to visit,  bring panniers for your purchases.

Duncan-Cowichan Lake Valley Trail, aggregate surface; 64km/380m – restaurants in Lake Cowichan.

Kinsol Trestle; 62km/224m – Picnic at trestle

Raptor ride; 52km/101m – Visit to the Raptor Centre picnic on site.

Medium Rides:

Duncan-Crofton-Salt Spring Island Loop; 70/541m – BC Ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius restaurants in Crofton and Vesuvius.

Duncan-Chemainus-Ladysmith; 70km/350m – Great bakery in Ladysmith.

Duncan-Shawinigan Lake; 81/435m – Great bakery and coffee stop in Shawinigan Lake.

Long Rides:

Duncan-Chemainus-Ladysmith-Crow and gate Pub; 108km/850m – lunch at pub.

Duncan-Cowichan Lake-Gordon Bay Beach; 147km/990m – Picnic at Gordon Bay Beach, bring swim suit.

Duncan offers a variety of Motels.  Fifteen rooms, mostly twin doubles have been set aside for CCCTS at Super 8 Motel,  5325 Trans Canada Hwy.  Group room rate is $121.55 for a twin double. If you are looking to share a room and are alone, mention that when you book, and the Motel will try to accommodate your request. Rooms will be held until July 1st. Call to reserve a room Phone: (250) 748-0661, Email: motel@super8duncan.com  Web page: https://www.super8duncan.com/           

Super 8 Motel were very accommodating to our group during the  2015 Duncan hub and spoke.

Campgrounds in Duncan are sparse. The Riverside RV and Camping 3065 Allenby Road is closest to the Super 8 Motel.
Phone: 1-(250) 746-4352.                                                                   
Web site: https://www.riversidecampingduncan.com/

Participants wishing to rent a bike should consider contacting Cycle Therapy bike shop (http://www.cycletherapy.ca/) in Duncan.

2011 and 2015 saw a successful H&S take place in the Valley. The area features good road, scenic routes, excellent restaurants and cultural activities developed for this event. A variety of rides of varying distances (50 km to 147 km), and degrees of challenge will be offered. Tire sizes of 28 cm or greater will be an advantage on aggregate trails.

Please note: that each day there will be a leisurely/intermediate ride offered. Most routes offer optional shortcuts back to Duncan.  Restaurants at some lunch stops will not be available, however in these situations, riders will be able to pick up food and drink at local grocery and convenience outlets. Rack bags and/or panniers will be useful for this.  Detailed route maps will be available. The H&S will not be supported.

Route Maps for each day’s Rides and a “Duncan & Gulf Islands” regional recreation map.

Meals and accommodations are not included. 

Arrive Duncan by late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18 in time for a tour briefing that evening.

Participants must be prepared to start riding early Monday morning.

Rides Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – August 19, 20, 21. 

We will make every effort to get additional ride leaders if there is a greater demand.
The "Maximum Riders: 25" has room to grow!