Length: 18 miles
Pace: 12mph
Terrain: Minor
Elevation: 500 feet
Ride Type: Group
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain/Snow / Ice / Thunderstorms / Wind > 25 mph
You must arrive and be ready to ride at least 10 minutes before the scheduled 10am departure time!
DETAILS
This is a slow paced, 12-13 mph ride through the neighborhoods and bike paths of Vancouver. In the summertime when there are 15-20 riders this is like a parade of bikes waving at all the neighbors who often come out to see the bikers. It’s an enjoyable experience going slow and getting to know your fellow riders. It will show you several cut throughs between neighborhoods and links to roads you never knew existed. All of the roads are low to no traffic and also incorporate several bike paths. There are many twists and turns on this route and it is a good exercise for staying safe while riding in a group.
No rider is left behind on this ride and everyone pitches in when there is a flat tire or a mechanical problem.
This ride stops at Seize the Bagel for coffee and snacks mid ride. This gives the riders a chance to drink coffee, use the restroom and get some more socializing done.
After the coffee break, there is a 6 mile ride back to the start and the ride often breaks up with some riders taking off to go home or get back to the start at a faster pace.
This is a VBC classic ride that has been going strong for 30+ years and many VBC riders started out riding the Tour as their introduction to the VBC. It is a great ride to make friends and learn your way around town on a bike. Lifelong friendships have been forged on this ride.
This ride goes all winter long! If the weather is particularly nasty the time will be changed to a later start. That will be announced via the Buddies List on Tuesday mornings after the ride leader looks at the weather forecast. This is a safe winter ride because of it’s lack of hills and railroad tracks and you are never too far from your starting point.
Enjoy!
Questions? Feel free to text the Ride Leader, this is after all a Tour de Friends!
503-367-4183
ROUTE MAP
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48471155
MORE PACES/DISTANCES/ROUTES
This route varies, but is basically an eastbound route along mostly low-traffic streets. Mileage varies with the weather and mood of the leader and group.
All registered riders are welcome and may depart at any time to ride their own pace and distance; please let the ride leader know if you leave the group. We regroup at specified locations.
REGISTRATION
Registration is required and almost always free to both members and non-members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register for this event.
NOTES
- Please arrive early to be a part of the announcements and safety briefing.
- Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
- Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain.
- Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended.
- Please complete an ABC Quick Check prior to arriving at the start (air, brakes, chain and crank; quick releases and a short ride to make sure all is working properly). And an ABC Quick Check once again at the start.
- Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.
- Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner. Ride safely and have fun!