Contact
Great Explorations
(800) 242-1825
(604) 730-1247
“We found the people we met made the trip so special. Several of us have already been talking about which trip to go on next year.”
– Kay & Jim D,
Burlington, VT
Particulars
Event Dates:
August 9+10, 2008
Limit:
250 participants
Start/Finish:
Halfmoon Bay/
Langdale
(Shuttles available to ride start from Langdale)
Accommodations:
Camping under stars
Activity Level:
If the trail was signed as ski runs are, it would be 30% green, 70% blue; for most riders, this will likely be the longest (and best) ride of your summer
Cost:
see registration form
Sunshine Coast Trail, Biking
Event
Join us August 9+10, 2008 for the 8th annual Sunshine Coast Trail Ride. This event promises to be every bit as exciting with more (intermediate) single-track and outstanding scenery. This ride has been hailed as the best point to point ride in BC; we couldn’t agree more!
Itinerary
ROUTE - see map below The sunshine coast is a short (and scenic!) ferry ride from Vancouver. Our first day’s ride will begin from Halfmoon Bay, only 45 minutes north of the Langdale ferry terminal; utilizing a combination of existing trail systems, deactivated forestry roads and single track trail, our route will take us (40 km) to Porpoise Bay. There will be festivities and overnight stay at Porpoise Bay Park (camping facilities only). Sunday, the ride will continue south out of Porpoise Bay 50 km (40km with shuttle options) over Mt. Elphinstone, to Langdale and a finish-line celebration.
FESTIVITIES Invite your friends and family to a salmon barbeque with live entertainment Saturday evening in Sechelt at the Porpoise Bay Park.
SUPPORT Your registration fee includes well-stocked rest stops with food and refreshments, breakfast & lunch Saturday and Sunday, transportation of your overnight pack (sleeping bag, tent, change of clothes etc.), overnight Friday at Halfmoon Bay, mechanical support, ‘sag’ service, a commemorative Ride T-shirt, and all festivities en route. Maps will be provided in the rider kits at the start of the Ride. Please Note: Porpoise Bay Park requires participants to pay directly with park contractor for camping in the cyclists group camp site.
TRANSPORT You will want to leave your cars in Vancouver, near the ferry terminal at Horseshoe Bay (there are new parking facilities at the terminal this year). Ferries depart Friday evening at 8:15 p.m. with buses waiting in the ferry terminal parking lot on the Langdale side (trucks will transport your bikes). If you prefer to transfer on Saturday morning, you will need to be on the ferry that departs at 7:20 a.m. Again, buses will be on the Langdale side for transfers. You must pre-book to be guaranteed seats (standby seats may be available). After your departure on bike Saturday morning, your overnight pack will be transported to Porpoise Bay Park where it will be waiting for your arrival. Sunday morning it will be transported to the Langdale ferry terminal and the finish line. Ferries return throughout the afternoon to Vancouver.
TRAINING You and your bike should be in good condition; have your bike checked and serviced by your local bike shop. Whenever you ride, carry plenty of water, be courteous on the trails to hikers and other bikers and wear an ANSI approved helmet.
CLINICS Improve your skill and fitness level. Sign up for one of our clinics that will have you riding confidently. Similar trail conditions. Offered in Vancouver, BC on the following dates:
July 11,18,25, Aug 01. Call 604-730-1247 for times and locations.
On behalf of the riders, REM Event Management Inc. has donated over $1,500 cash for trail development and trail maintenance on the Sunshine Coast.
Stats from the Ride: Youngest Rider(s): 13 year old twin brothers, Lucas and Braden Adams from North Vancouver, BC Most Experienced Rider (by age): 62 year old Vancouver woman know as 'Irene, the Incredible' Ratio of male to female: 52%/48% % of Survey respondents that said the trail was ' more challenging than expected': 74% % of Survey respondents that said they would 'absolutely be back next year': 73% Register Early. Ride Lots. Expect to be Challenged.
VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed during the event to help with registration, sag support and marshaling. Please call (604) 730-1247 or toll-free at 1-800-242-1825 to leave your name and telephone #.
Further Questions? Please email us at info@great-explorations.com or call (in Vancouver) 730-1247 or toll-free 1-800-242-1825.
Registration forms also available at the following locations:
Gibsons: Spin Cycle
Pemberton: The Bike Co.
Sechelt: Up the Creek B&B; Off the Edge Adventure Sports
Squamish: Corsa Cycles; Tantalus Bike Shop
Vancouver: MEC
North Vancouver: MEC
Whistler: Meadow Park; The Bike Co.
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Support
Your registration fee includes well-stocked rest stops with food and refreshments, breakfast and lunch Staurday and Sunday, transportation of your overnight pack (sleeping bag, tent, change of clothes etc.), overnight Friday at Halfmoon Bay, mechanical support, sag service, a commemorative T-shirt, and all festivities en-route.