The Singletrack Harvest-Cumberland B.C. October 20-22nd 2006

Ever been to Cumberland BC ? Have you heard about the riding there? It is sweet. The only problem is finding the way. Maps are great but the best way is to have a guide. Oak Bay Bikes and The Riding Fool Hostel present the solution. Wicked guided riding, accomodations in the nicest hostel on the planet , killer food and great beer - The Singletrack Harvest. Cumberland local turned " Victoriaite" Matt Powsey and " the Fool's " Jeremy Grasby are hosting an incredible weekend of Cumberland's finest.Show up at the hostel Friday evening and sample some fine brew's from Lighthouse Brewery and rest up. Saturday will start with a HUGE breaky provided by Tarbell's Coffee bar, grab some complimentary energy bars and get ready for an epic. Saturday's ride will be singletrack all the way from Cumberland to Comox Lake where we will climb up to Screamon Demon, one of the flowiest singletracks in the world. Awesome views of the Beaufort Range and Comox Lake are on this trail,and we'll descend for one hour untill we reach the Puntledge River. From here we'll follow the tight " old school" gnarl back to the downtown Cumberland for beers and a fantastic catered dinner. This ride should be in the 5-6 hour length ( including breaks) so you'll have an appetite. Sunday will be much like Saturday. Wake up , coffee, huge breaky, and ride. Sunday we have a few choices depending on how the group feels. There are ample riding opportunities around, could be a flowy day in Cumberland, we could cruize to Campbell River or we could load up the bongo drums and Tye-dye and head to Hornby ( sweet ). These are going to be EPIC rides, this weekend is for you if:

- You like big long rides.
- Want to explore one of the most excellent riding locals in North America
- Want to make friends
- Want to go back and ride the same killer trails sans guide.
- Want to do a ripping weekend on a budget
- Don't have plans from OCT 20th to the 22nd

What you get:

Dinner Saturday nite, Breaky Saturday and Sunday , Organic Coffee, " ride food" ( bars n stuff ) , Light House Beers apres ride , Local Guides with the inside scoop on the sweetest lines, Accomodation at the Riding Fool Hostel for 2 Nights. ( Check out www.ridingfool.com , serious about it being the nicest hostel in the Land )

How Much? Well for all that and a bag of chips, a paltry $225 CDN . Riders must be a member of a Cycling BC affiliated club to participate. Not a member? Not a Prob we'll sign you up so you can ride with us!

For more information call Matt at Oak Bay Bikes 250-598-4111. or e-mail me at Matt@oakbaybikes.com

See you there!!