Originally Posted by
groovestew
You have a good memory! We were last in Parksville three years ago. My truck got broken into in Nanaimo that year. We considered coming back this year, but we decided to try out Salt Spring Island instead. An acquaintance told me about an 85K cycling loop that he recommended I try (details here:
Saltspring Island under "Longer Route"). I don't know if you can vouch for any of the route...maybe you'd like to join me?
Yeah Nanaimo has some sketchy parts and its not uncommon, we just try to not leave things in view.
Anywho I don't know that particular route but it is a nice island and would be great. When are you heading this way? You're welcome to try and meet up if time permits. I will swing the idea by my wife, I don't know I will be able to do this year physically. I am hoping to do some rides with my wife's work group; they are very relaxed rides from the sounds of it.
Are you planning to camp out or have you booked places? It will be awesome.
In other news, I have acquired a new bike! By new bike I mean late 80s early 90s Specialized Hardrock. I personally haven't seen it but it is in my van (which we were hoping would not get broken into last night). It is a friend's bike which he bought in Charelston, SC when he was there for a Post Doc. I helped him buy it on craigslist as his first foray into commuting. Anywho, he loved it and recently bought some carbon Specialized and is getting a hybrid to share with his wife to replace the Hardrock ans be their new kid hauler. He was going to donate it but I said I would like it. He says that it needs a bunch of work, but that doesn't worry me. I am excited to get it though.
Picture link.
https://goo.gl/photos/uTiJwwRCGt67EkXC8