Family Mtn Biking X training - Van Isle info
Family Mtn Biking X training - Van Isle info
Our family really enjoyed the cross training we managed to do on the shore trail at Nimpkish and the BC Hydro River trail in Cumberland. I just want to put in a plug here for:
-Nimpkish lake trail users/builders to improve this once very rough trail which now allows a loop along the roadway to the point and ride back to camp (well, ya did have to hike'n bike a bit but that just makes it a better workout)
-the guys in Cumberland bike shop who provide excellent maps at only $4 each and excellent advice not to try the advanced trails with a younger family http://cvmtb.com/content/cumberlandtrails.aspx use the other map (not shown online) to access the BC Hydro trail system
-BC Hydro for the trail network, parking and marking they provide.
The single track cross country trail "Bear Bait" that you access from the dam at Comox Lake has great swimming, <1km gravel road, great parking. The trail is very well marked and cruising is a lot of fun for the budding mtn biker and just adjacent to a nice walking trail for those not inclined to bike (pls stay off with the bikes), some serious downhill trails with great (and notably not excessively stupid) features
The uphill sections were NOT well marked but it is tough to get lost (trails are well used) tho we almost managed that due to my advanced Alzheimers and ineptitude. A blast and a few bruises were had by most. A great workout finished with jumping from the bridge into the cool Comox lake.
PS: avoid the hideous camping at Comox Lake at all costs dust & diesel, rigs almost touching, 4x4 & ATV, snot nosed kids and adults, gravel beaches dotted with those who should not wear bikinis....you get the picture....blech
-Nimpkish lake trail users/builders to improve this once very rough trail which now allows a loop along the roadway to the point and ride back to camp (well, ya did have to hike'n bike a bit but that just makes it a better workout)
-the guys in Cumberland bike shop who provide excellent maps at only $4 each and excellent advice not to try the advanced trails with a younger family http://cvmtb.com/content/cumberlandtrails.aspx use the other map (not shown online) to access the BC Hydro trail system
-BC Hydro for the trail network, parking and marking they provide.
The single track cross country trail "Bear Bait" that you access from the dam at Comox Lake has great swimming, <1km gravel road, great parking. The trail is very well marked and cruising is a lot of fun for the budding mtn biker and just adjacent to a nice walking trail for those not inclined to bike (pls stay off with the bikes), some serious downhill trails with great (and notably not excessively stupid) features
The uphill sections were NOT well marked but it is tough to get lost (trails are well used) tho we almost managed that due to my advanced Alzheimers and ineptitude. A blast and a few bruises were had by most. A great workout finished with jumping from the bridge into the cool Comox lake. 
PS: avoid the hideous camping at Comox Lake at all costs
dust & diesel, rigs almost touching, 4x4 & ATV, snot nosed kids and adults, gravel beaches dotted with those who should not wear bikinis....you get the picture....blech 
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Re: Family Mtn Biking X training - Van Isle info
Personally I love a larger lady in a bikini.KUS wrote:gravel beaches dotted with those who should not wear bikinis....
Don't forget to bring a towel!
Re: Family Mtn Biking X training - Van Isle info
hmm, I didn't mention anything about sizenanmoo wrote:Personally I love a larger lady in a bikini.KUS wrote:gravel beaches dotted with those who should not wear bikinis....
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I ride out at comox lake each week on my trials bike, just made a video too. have had some problems with youtube but I am working on it. any better places to host a video on line?
PART ONE IS POSTED BELOW THIS POST, WATCH IT FIRST
i had to split into 2 parts, first part is found throught "other videos by..."
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJKe-efTwG0[/youtube]
user name MrJoostio.
i'm the guy in the blue lid.
Kus, part of my vid goes right by the second pic you posted.
PART ONE IS POSTED BELOW THIS POST, WATCH IT FIRST
i had to split into 2 parts, first part is found throught "other videos by..."
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJKe-efTwG0[/youtube]
user name MrJoostio.
i'm the guy in the blue lid.
Kus, part of my vid goes right by the second pic you posted.
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