Description: PGOSA Casual and Intermediate Cycling organizes group rides for manual and Ebikes in the Oceanside area. All rides are weather dependent. Helmets are mandatory.
Addition Information: Safety, PGOSA & Insurance: All riders on PGOSA rides must be PGOSA members.
With increasing size and local traffic we need to make sure our rides are safe and all riders are accounted for on any ride. On highways and connector roads like NorthWest Bay road we need to stay right and in one line whenever possible. Crossing busy highways and highway merge lanes needs to be done with great care. On all roads we need to stay together, helping out anyone with difficulty and informing the person who is leading the ride if we are leaving.
All riders are provided with information on riding safety in their Introductory package.
Ride Destinations: In addition to our regular rides to Nanoose, Parksville, Errington, Coombs, Hilliers and French Creek, we are looking forward to several special rides and events. While most of these rides have been popular, they may not be a fit for all riders, and we often have a local ride concurrently
Regular Rides
Location: Leave from 500 Despard Avenue, Springwood Park parking lot (off-leash dog park on Despard)
Description/Additional Information: Typical rides are 3 to 3 1/2 hours long covering 25-30km with a stop at a coffee shop. Rides are predominately on paved roads, but may include a non-paved section.
Regular local rides include Northwest Bay, Big Rock Beach, Nanoose, Rivers Edge, Errington, Coombs, Parksville, French Creek, Columbia Beach, Qualicum Beach, Englishmen River etc.
Advanced Cycling
Location: Leave from Oceanside Place in Wembley Mall.
Cost: Must be a member.
Schedule: Wed & Sun, starting at 9:30am, (summer) and 10:00am, (winter)
Description/Additional Information: A typical ride is approximately 50 km averaging 20 plus km/h. All rides are weather dependent, starting times are seasonal dependent, and rides may have different start times and locations.
May also contact Carol Shergold (250) 616-2284 for more information.
