30° next week (Sept 22nd and beyond)

**Rampage_Rick** · 09-15-2009, 10:40 PM

I'm hoping to get in a good ride next week given the awesome forecast. Anybody have any plans within the lower mainland?

I was looking at this thread from last year, and I'd definitely go for something like that. Seems like it would be a waste to do 17 laps of Cultus when bestowed with a final slice of summer.

**TheBaldEagle** · 09-17-2009, 10:40 PM

I might be in for something, but i dont think the Fraser is high enough, but we can always check the levels somehow, or maybe a trip from Port Mann to English Bay?
Let me know when u are available, as i am off during the week.

**Steve** · 09-18-2009, 10:41 AM

If I can make the time I'd be in for a Harrison Lake ride. Possibly 1 morn. during the week? Need to be back by 1:30. Launch is free at the breakwater.

**Mike** · 09-18-2009, 01:06 PM

I'll have my ski in Van this coming week so I'd be in for a fraser to English Bay, I would probably just meet you near Richmond on the fraser Aaron. I'm likely out for going to Harrison this time of year.

Mike.

**TheBaldEagle** · 09-20-2009, 04:59 AM

Can you launch from Surrey instead? I dont like to ride that much of a river by myself in case i eat wood... otherwise, hmmm.

Harrison is best left to higher waters = worry free riding. Last time we ate rocks.

Next Sunday looks open for me.

**DanDanLongDan** · 09-20-2009, 11:37 PM

Count me in for something around Sept 26-28th.

I'm coming in from Calgary with with either the 08 RXT-X or the 09 Outlander XT. Since the Outlander XT isn't that great in water I think I'll take the RXT-X if the weather holds out for the weekend.

I'd really like to do a Vancouver-Victoria ride. I'm not sure how feasible that is on short notice.

Either way keep posting in this thread on what the plans might be.

**TheBaldEagle** · 09-21-2009, 04:38 AM

Hey Rick,,, are you available to do Victoria? or just English Bay? Of course we would need GPS tracks... hmmm...

**Rampage_Rick** · 09-21-2009, 05:28 AM

Haven't ridden the ocean yet. I'm assuming I'd need to pick up a wetsuit to do so.

**TheBaldEagle** · 09-21-2009, 06:15 AM

ahhh... if u dont have one, yeah, you would most likely need one for that ride.

**Canadian Swamp King** · 09-21-2009, 10:38 AM

Some great rides out of Ladner are:
1.Big Billy Round da World; Circle Lulu Island, Capt's Cove - New West - Wreck Beach - sunken Jet Ski Isle - Steveston - Ladner swamp trails. (55 miles, 1 tank) Can add English Bay, False Creek, Indian Arm + fuel.
2. Granny's Pub in Gibson's: includes False Creek, Howe Sound, Keats Island, Centre Bay. (50-60 miles, 1 tank)
3. Giant Round da World: Gulf Island's Active Pass (Dale's dock beer stop), Montegue Harbour, Mud Bay / Canoe Pass, Pirates Cove, Silva Bay Pub (lunch & gas up), Wreck Beach, Steveston, Ladner. (80 miles, 1+ tanks)
4. Pitt Lake: Goose Isle, lake beaches & friend's dock stops. (70 miles, 1 tank)
5. The Big & Nasty: Pender Harbour overnight. (100+ miles, 2+ tanks) weather permitting only. Includes; Bucanneer bay, Smuggler's and Secret Coves.