Description: Five days of riding in the beautiful Comox Valley and surrounding islands including Denman, Hornby and Quadra (across from Campbell River) including a challenging 18 km ride up Mt. Washington if you so choose.  Leads and Sweeps for all rides.

Accommodations: (Recommend you book accommodations ASAP after your participation is confirmed.)

Tent or RV :   Puntledge River Campground, 4624 Condensory Rd.  This is the “Hub” where all rides will begin and end except for the smaller island rides.  Call  250-334-3773.  You may wish to enquire about cancellation fees should you have to withdraw.

Recommended motel:

Comox Valley Inn and Suites,  1190 Cliffe Ave.,, Courtenay, BC  http://comoxvalleyinn.com

Email:  contact@comoxvalleyinn.com

Front desk: Susan 250 334-4476

This is “basic” accommodation, which we have used in the past and which most participants found acceptable.

Next to the Riverway pathway which will take you almost to the Puntledge Campground.  Next to Trail Bikes as well as the Hen & Hog Café which is attached to the motel.  Easy access to many amenities in Courtenay.  Secure bike area or ability to take bikes to room.

*Group rate is $10 off each of the room prices.  Let them know you are part of the CCCTS Bike Group

1 Queen bedroom – $130 + taxes = $149.50

2 Queen bedroom – $140 + taxes = $161. 00

1 King bedroom     – $140 + taxes = $161.00

Family room           – $150 + taxes = $172. 50

1 Queen with kitchen – $160 + taxes = $184.00

2 Queens with kitchen – $170 + taxes = $195.50

3 Queens with kitchen – $180 + taxes = $207.00

*All rooms have AC except 1 where it is not possible so fans are provided.

Other potential hotels:

The Best Western Westerly Hotel, 1590 Cliffe, Courtenay, BC

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-courtenay/best-western-the-westerly-hotel/propertyCode.62116.html

250 338-7741   

Also next to the Riverway pathway.  Somewhat more “comfortable”. 

King room, Balcony   $188 + taxes = $244.68

2 Queen, Balcony, pets allowed $188 + taxes = $244.68

2 Queen Balcony  $188 + taxes = $244.68

The Old House Hotel, 1730 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC

Old House Hotel & Spa

Email:  info@oldhousehotel.com  888 706-5348

Also next to the Riverway pathway and even more “comfortable”!

Deluxe Studio, 1 King bed   $309 + taxes =$359.84

Accessible Suite – Barrier Free $309 + taxes

1 King bed & Double sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds   $309 + taxes $359.84

Suite, 1 bedroom  $339 + taxes = $394.34

1 King Bed & 1 Double Sofa Bed.

*The rate does not usually change for 1 or 2 occupants.

There are, of course, many other possibilities in the Valley.

Riding Conditions:

Riding conditions will vary from quiet country roads with limited shoulders to good shoulders on Highway 19 & 19A.  Bike paths will be encountered in the various communities.  All roads will be paved.

Please take a look at some of the photos from the 2022 Comox Valley Hub & Spoke:

Comox Valley Chapter – 2022 H&S (Google Photos Album)

Monday evening wild Chinook salmon dinner (with wild Chinook salmon caught off  Comox); Thursday evening Brat BBQ; Campsite rental for Registration, daily meetings, Happy Hour and Brat BBQ; stationary supplies and other articles for registration including Cycle Maps of the Comox Valley; goodies at Registration and Happy Hour, GPS map descriptions for all rides plus Leads & Sweeps for all rides.  Any surplus funds will be deposited into the Comox Valley Chapter’s social expense fund.

Accommodations, meals (other than Monday & Thursday evening), drinks, transportation.

Itinerary: (approximate)

Mon. June 16, 11:00 – 2:00: Registration at the Puntledge River Campground including signing of Waivers and receiving a Cycling Map of the Comox Valley.

2:00 –brief meeting to clarify rides and events and meet the Leaders for each ride

2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00 –“Discover our Town” Rides

6:30 –Comox Valley Legion – wild Chinook salmon dinner.

Tues. June 17 – Thur. June 19^th choice of 7 rides each day ranging from 40 km to 100 km. Most rides begin at 9:30 AM.   A more detailed description of all the rides with GPS maps will be emailed to each registrant much closer to the Hub & Spoke.  Signup for the rides will be online a few weeks before the actual event, as in 2022.

Tuesday –Happy Hour 5:30 – 6:30 at Puntledge Campground

Wednesday – Happy Hour 5:30 – 6:30 at Puntledge Campground

Thur. evening June 19, 5:30 – Brat BBQ at the Puntledge  Campground.  Please bring a chair.

Friday,  June 20 7:45 – “Coffee at the Airport”   Short ~ 30 km ride along the ocean for morning coffee at the Airport, and back in plenty of time to check out of your accommodation.

Registration and Participant Selection:

The lottery registration will open on Saturday January 11, 2025 on the CCCTS website and close on Wednesday January 22, 2025.  A non-refundable $115 CDN payment is required at the time of registration.  Registration is limited to 70 "out of town" participants. 

• If you are registering with a friend/partner or someone you wish to share a room with, you can register separately as “singles” if you’re ok with just one of you getting in.  However, if you only want to go if you BOTH get in, you MUST register as a COUPLE.  When you register as a couple, your lottery number will become the average of your two lottery numbers, and you will either both get in or neither of you will get in.  This decision must be made before you register and cannot be undone or done later in the process.  When registering as a couple, you must check two boxes in the “couple” column and include both names.
• Here is a great video explaining the registration process:  How To Register for a CCCTS Ride Event

The lottery signup will run for 10 days, after which time the Leader will review the results.

The selection process will consider the following criteria in evaluating candidates:

• fitness and riding ability and experience required for the tour,
• a history of demonstrating safe riding practices,
• acceptable social behaviour.

The leader may interview riders or others who know them to verify their suitability for the Hub and Spoke.  Member selection is done primarily by lottery results but the leader will have the final decision and the right to reject applicants for the Hub and Spoke after discussion with the Hub and Spoke Director.  The leader also has the option to prioritize 30% of the tour applicants

The leader will notify registrants of their selection status. If the ride is not filled to capacity, registration will continue until the closing dates shown. Registration Fee payments are considered non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Wait listed cyclists who don't make it to the Ride's "Go List" are encouraged to remain on the waitlist; alternatively they may request a refund of their registration fee (minus the stripe fee).

If you have previously been the “Leader” of any Hub & Spoke with the Club, please contact the Leader (L. Vea) and let him know via a separate email when you register and, if you do not get in via your “priority number” you will be considered to be selected as a thank-you for your contribution to the Club