Victoria Cycling Adventures

Sam's Two Lakes Ride

Dec 18, 2013 · 12:00 PM
Cafe Fantastico

Sam Macey says:

It’s about 30km and includes some off-road sections, particularly the trail that starts soon after the end of Treanor Ave leading alongside the T-C Highway “up and down and around” into the Thetis Lake parking lot. It also includes riding on some streets in Langford that I doubt many of us would have thought to ride through (shows how Langford has changed to quite an urban centre). The route -including the off-road parts - is doable on a road bike as I’ve done it on mine.

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Norah Macey says:

Hi everyone, if you'd like an "STR" experience on Dec 18th, please let me know in advance. I don't mind if its only ONE other person, it would be nice to just go "somewhere" and not have to keep up with "the others". I will be at Fantastico by quarter to 12 on 18th, if there are any STR types who want to go for a ride.

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Victoria Cycling Adventures C.

Excellent mid-week ride. Just the right length and some hills to stretch the legs a bit. Sam showed us some road and trails never before traveled, we'll be adding them to our database or routes for future use. Mostly a sunny day but we got caught in a bit of hail at the end, no problem it just bounced off without getting us wet. Thanks to everyone who attended and to Sam for planning this interesting route.

0 · December 18, 2013
Roy N.

Thank you Sam and Simon for planning a great route through Langford. An opportunity to re-set ones impressions of a place. I particularly liked the "cycle cross" section that paralleled the TCH in Thetis Lake Park.

1 · December 18, 2013
Norah M.

Three STR's (Norah, Patty and Val) went in royal sunshine to Royal Roads Café for a breakfast/lunch and girl-gabfest. While unlocking our bikes, Patty, observant one, noticed the "cloud , over there..", interesting how the adrenaline kicked in, and we tore back in record time via Old Island Hwy and E&N Rail Trail in a pelting hail storm. But all of us still smiling, have a wonderful "smelly" time. Til next time, stay tuned!

2 · December 18, 2013
Judi K

Great ride everyone and a big thank you to Sam and sweeper Simon. Merry Christmas!

0 · December 18, 2013
Denise Beauvillain de M.

*Sigh*, still dealing with this virus, into Week 3 now. Feeling much better but don't want to take any chances. Have a great time and see you on the weekend, I hope.

0 · December 17, 2013

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Sam M.

VCAC Member April 2016, Co-Organizer,

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Victoria Cycling Adventures C.

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Gerry V.

VCAC Member April 2016
Val

VCAC Member 2014
Norah M.

VCAC Member April 2016
Linda M

VCAC Member June 2016
Patty

VCAC Member August 2016
Roy N.

VCAC Member April 2016
Judi K

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