Archive:9Aug2010 SunshineCoastVancouverIslandBike

Abstract

Message Board Post for questions about the trip

This is a 4-day, 3-night bike tour involving several ferries. We will leave on Aug 9 and come back on Aug 12 in the evening.

Pre Trip Meeting

Wednesday, August 3rd 7:30pm, Ackroyd Plaza Blenz Cofee, Richmond. Location determined as a centralized location for participants.

The Route

Horseshoe Bay --> Langdale. ferry. ($15)

Langdale --> Earls Cove. bike 83 km

Earls Cove --> Saltery Bay. ferry.($14.50)

Saltery Bay --> Powell River. bike 32 km

Powell River --> Comox. ferry (14.50)

Comox --> Nanaimo --> Victoria --> Swartz Bay. bike 304 km

Swartz Bay --> Tsawassen. ferry ($16.00 + $2.00 bike fee)

Total distance to bike: 419 km This includes 88km on the Galloping Goose Trail on day 4 which can be bypassed via the Mill Bay ferry if we need to bail due to lack of time. Total ferry costs: $60

Camping spots are to be decided upon and will be listed here along with the ferry times we'll try to make

Gear/Requirements

You should be able to (and want to) ride a bike for the whole day -- we'll do about 100km a day, which probably means about 7 hours a day at a reasonably relaxed speed.

Essentials

• water bottle
• headlamp and batteries
• sunscreen
• pocket knife
• lighter and/or waterproof matches
• clothing
• food

Bike Related Gear

• bike
• comfortable panniers or big uncomfortable backpack
• front and rear bike lights

A cyclocross road bike or hybrid bike would be best but technically anything else works too.

Communal gear

• repair kit
• tent
• stove
• first aid kit

Sign-up

1. Maria Markov
2. Chris Yuen
3. Billy Fung
4. Sahriar Kabir
5. Katia J