News
IMBA Trail day on Dean Martin
Thanks to everyone that came out to the IMBA Workshop and Trail Day on Dean Martin. 40 folks came out from Victoria to Port McNeill to learn about sustainable trail design and put the theory into practice on a reroute of an eroding section of Dean Martin in Elk Falls Park (aka The Pumphouse).
IMBA Trail Care Crew is coming to Campbell River - NOV 26
Chad and Deanne Lazaruk of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Canada Trail Care Crew will be in Campbell River on November 26, 2011 for a free IMBA Trail Building School with the River City Cycle Club.
Come out to meet the Crew, and network with other trail users in your area! You'll learn the art and science of sustainable trail building, and get hands-on instruction in the field! Register for the Trail Building School here.
Not a mountain biker? The principles of building sustainable trails apply to all users (hikers, trail runners, equestrians, and cycling), and our workshops are open to the public -- all users and land managers are invited.
Get more information on the IMBA Trail Care Crew here.
Lookout Loop - Temporary Closure
Timber harvesting near the last section of Lookout Loop will be starting on or near September 26, 2011. The section of Lookout Loop affected by the logging is from the junction of Lookout Loop and Old Rail Trail to the end of Lookout Loop (Frog Lake Road kiosk). Please follow all posted signage, respect the trail closures and watch out for potential hazards if you are near the harvest site. Check back here for updates.
Campbell River 50K Trail Challenge
Sunny skies welcomed the 96 participants of the 2011 CR 50K Trail Challenge. All challengers finished with a smile and enjoyed the delicious home cooked pizza waiting for them at the finish line. More info and photos to be posted shortly. You can find the 50K Challenge Results here.
Thanks again to all the sponsors and volunteers. Events like this could not exist without your help.
Strathcona Park Ride
25 cyclists turned out for our ride on Sunday while the weather looked threatening from Campbell River we were treated to cloudy/sunny skies and I think only two of us saw any real rain. Every one rode strong with a smile. Our picnic dinner at Lupin falls was spectacular with lots of chocolate deserts a great pasta salad, watermelon and much more. Thank you again to NVI Mining for the cookies, and juice at the 40K mark. Hope to see you all again next year.
John Hart Dam Closure
BC Hydro is preparing to upgrade a small section of the John Hart Dam near the spillway gates that pass water down the Elk Falls Canyon. The resulting work will require a full road closure during the approximate six week construction period from August 24 through October 11. The nearby detour route around the dam will be Iron River Road.
Snowden Trail Advisory
Active logging and road building (blasting) is currently underway adjacent to Lookout Loop and the Old Rail Trail. One Cutblock is near the exit of Lookout Loop, the other in the middle of the Old Rail Trail. Please follow all posted instructions and trail closures. Check back for further updates.Archived News
BC Bike Race
The world famous BC Bike Race came to the trails of the Snowden Forest on July 4th. On Day 2 of this 7 day event, 500 riders tested themselves against trails of the Snowden, riding a 48km course that included classics such as Lost Frog, Lower Deliverance and Headbanger Hookup. So far racer reviews of our trails have been extremely positive and we look forward to the possibility of hosting this great event again next year.RCCC Trail Day and BBQ
The trail day and BBQ were a big success. Thanks to those who volunteered their time to keep Lost Frog in great shape. Without ongoing maintenance our trails would not be as fun to ride as they are.The Trails of the Snowden Demo Forest have been designated Non-Motorized. Violaters will be prosecuted! and heckled!
Club Members
The May Club Meeting Minutes have been emailed out to current members.
If you are a new member and are not yet receiving club emails, please contact the Treasurer to be added to the email list.
Upcoming Events
Next Club Meeting is Thursday January 26th at 7pm. Location will be at the Royal Coachman Pub (upstairs).
RCCC BBQ/potluck Sunday Sept 11th
Bring your own beverage, meat, plate, utensils, chair and a salad,or appy or desert to share. There will be a BBQ and there will be a fire for meat on a stick.
11am Road and Mtn social ride leaving Jamie?s house.
1pm riders return fire started, Bocce tournament starts, first round of feeding.
2pm Road and Mtn Time Trials start (self timed short course taking about 15min).
3pm 16" bike tricks, silly beer tricks, Wine and beer draws (bring a 6pak of beer or a bottle of wine and a toonie to enter winner takes all).
4pm Hidden Time Awards for Time Trials ( a time will be picked from a hat and the rider closest to that time will prize). Bocce Champions Crowned.
5pm second round of feeding.
About us
We are a mostly recreational club featuring both road cycling and mountain biking members. There are group rides, trail days, organized rides to other communities, and good times for all. To find Road or Mountain bike events and rides, just click on the tabs above.
Our home Campbell River, is located half way up the east coast of Vancouver Island. We are a scenic three hour drive from our provincal capital, Victoria. If you are coming from the mainland we are only an hour and a half north of Nanaimo.
If you haven't visited Campbell River for a while you will find our town has grown into a city and the feel is definitely migrating toward an outdoor, active lifestyle.
With our abundance of trails, and some truly stunning road rides (Westmin rd, along Buttle lake in Strathcona Park would be one), all our lakes, the ocean and the mountains of Strathcona park, Campbell River is set to become the active persons "place to be" on Vancouver Island.
If you plan to be up our way please contact us, we can help with local info and perhaps get out for a ride together. info@rivercitycycle.ca
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