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Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:51 pm
by schouten
Do we have riders? Weather looks good.

Re: Sunday Jan 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:53 pm
by Rolf
I’m into a longer, slower, explore-y type ride. How about a reasonably-paced gravel ride with more mileage and less singletrack than our usual Sundays?

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Most forests are pretty saturated. Here's one idea: urban connections north to Lochside, and straightlining it as far as Mt. Newton in Saanichton, then turning around and coming back creatively but smoothly as possible, eschewing slower, technical stuff in favour of flat gravel. Possible attractions: Centennial Park, Willow Way, Elk Lake etc. I'll try to map something tonight if I have time...

Other ideas?

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:00 pm
by schouten
I was thinking the same thing. How about taking the E&N to thetis and then try to make it to Willis Point through the Hartland bush? 7:30 at Fairbucks?

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:15 pm
by Rolf
Today's report is that Hartland is one big river. South and North Thetis are also both criss-crossed with torrents. Which are fun! But I'd kind of like to dry my shoes out one of these days...

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:26 pm
by schouten
I'm all for dry feet. Also, are there any trails near the beginning of the great trail prior to the stupid hill?

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:03 pm
by JTyre
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Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:30 pm
by Alan
This pooch will be out...
Slower, and explor-y works for me too.
Breakfast a must...

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Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:22 pm
by toddhatfield
got a call today that my bike STILL isn't ready...

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have fun, but not too much, please.

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:33 pm
by wonger
We are with you in spirit - there is snorkelling here, it's just not done while on the bike. This is where we are headed tomorrow...

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:47 am
by Rolf
Lovely, Wonger. Enjoy that warm tarmac!

As for you snorkelers, here's an idea for today (or another day) to discuss shortly over porridge:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/741020

Re: Sunday January 6th

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:19 pm
by schouten
Thanks for the soggy expedition fellas. Next time we attempt Rolf's bog, I'm brining this:

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