Cow Loop Tour ( Southern Vancouver Island) May 18-21, 2024

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​3 Days/2 Nights, ~ 270 kms (168 miles)            May 18-21, 2024 Saturday-Monday

2568 m (8425 ft) overall elevation gain             50% paved, 50% gravel road/trail

Level: Moderate     Self Supported *                Maximum #: 10 riders

Prices: $1250 double occupancy;                     $1050 single occupancy

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Experience Cycling Tours Victoria is excited to offer this curated and inspiring three-day, 270-km, moderate-difficulty tour that truly displays the natural, rich diversity and cycling paradise of South Vancouver Island. The route's mix of paved/gravel roads and trails  provides a healthy balance of road riding, gravel riding, and bikeglamping!

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The tour departs Victoria along the impressive Galloping Goose and Colquitz River trails and backroads. The 88-km route continues through rolling countryside and rainforests, and along lakes and coastal vistas, to picturesque Cowichan Bay, and on to the village of Lake Cowichan where we will overnight.

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Our Sunday ride will be a 75-km journey around beautiful Cowichan Lake on a well-maintained gravel road with little traffic and interesting stops, including in Honeymoon Bay and Youbou, before returning to our Lake Cowichan hotel for the evening.

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We will leave Lake Cowichan early Monday for the remaining 104 km trek back to Victoria on mixed gravel/pavement. The group will cross several impressive trestles including the well-known Kinsol Trestle, then bike along beautiful Shawnigan Lake to Mill-Brentwood Bay, and arriving back in Victoria on the famous Lochside Trail.

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* No car support; riders are responsible for carrying their own gear and supplies.

   NOTE: Tour guides include a certified bike mechanic.

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What’s Included:

• 2 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel           

• Packed lunch for Day 2 

• Snacks and drinks for riding

• 2 Ferry Rides                                       

       

Extra Costs

• Meals (other than noted)

• Bike Rentals (available @ $27 per day, includes helmet, lock, lights and small pannier)

 

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