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Sunday August 8, 2010 |
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Bike For Your Life – Vancouver Island Society celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2009 at the Parksville Community and Civic Centre and we intend to provide another "fun for all ages" ride this year at the same location. We sure hope that you will come and join in the event with us! Mark BFYL on August 8 of your calendar and plan to come out and take part in the celebration. This
event, held for the first time, in our area, in 1999, was established to
promote good health and a cleaner environment through This
year, there are 15, 35, 50, 70 and 100 km scenic routes all starting from
and ending at the Parksville Community Centre. These routes travel through
Parksville and Qualicum Beach and rural areas up and down the mid-island.
All routes are well marked, directions are clear, and marshals are located
at strategic locations. Course marshals will ride Refreshment
stations are located along each route; refreshments are also available after the ride. Prizes
will be drawn and awarded, throughout the day, as well as at the conclusion
of the event. Riders who are 18 years of age or younger will also receive a
medal upon completion of their ride. Helmets are
mandatory and all participants are expected to obey all traffic safety laws.
Contact
bike4yourlife@hotmail.com for more information on registration and fees (18 years of age and
under, family, adult). Route Information All five Bike For Your Life routes - 15, 35, 50, 70 and 100 km - are designed to provide a fun and safe cycling experience for riders of all ages and abilities. Safety is the major consideration for all five routes. All routes will be well marked; will have safety marshals, at key points, to point riders in the right direction and rest stations where water/refreshments and bathroom facilities will be available. Maps and written directions will be available on site for those who require them. All routes begin and end at the Parksville Community Centre back parking lot. All Bike For Your Life participants are reminded that they must wear an approved bicycle helmet, and are expected to obey traffic safety laws, at all times. The Bike For Your Life Committee suggests that riders wear light-coloured clothing to improve their visibility to vehicles and to have their bicycles recently serviced to ensure a safer and more enjoyable ride. |
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cycling. We have
organized a variety of routes to cater to the cycling needs of novice and
experienced cyclists. Averaging over 400 participants per year, our events
have attracted individuals ranging in age from the very young to over 80.
The goals of the Bike For Your Life Committee are to present a fun day of
non-competitive activity for both the individual and families and to
encourage and promote cycling as a vital part of everyday life.
along each route to assist
riders and provide directional information, as necessary. The 100 km route,
known as the Jim Ryan Memorial Route, has been established to honour Jim
Ryan, a local rider, who tragically passed away in a biking accident in the
fall of 2007.