Nitinat Lake Sept 7

[Gamby]

Would anyone like to ride to Nitinat Lake on Sunday Sept 7.It 's about a 300 kmround trip from Victoria. Leaving Tim's Millstream0900 up to Cowichan Lake to Nitinat Lake back by Port Renfrew? Doug

[sugar]

Is it mostly logging roads and would it be okay for a guy renting a bike (he's ridden before, mostly street and quads)



Also, is there fuel along the way??/



Thanks, Adam

[speed2101]

there is a gas station at nitinat lake.

It has been open each time I have been there.

[Futura]

Sounds like a fun trip.

Any guess at a back to Victoria vicinity time?

[Gamby]

its100 km of logging in and out . Wind surfers travel it in cars.Gas up at Cowihan Lake should note be a problem most bikes. As for what time we get back to Victoria mid afternoon it depends on how many go and how many stops,after we get back to Cowihan lake you could burn back to Victoria if you need to get back. Doug

[Bearhugger]

Maybe

[Buck]

Similar timing to the PR road ride posted elsewhere. We could connect for part of it if you met a bit earlier. I'm on the road ride since my dualsport is unavailable for now.

[Floored]

sugar wrote:

Is it mostly logging roads and would it be okay for a guy renting a bike (he's ridden before, mostly street and quads)

Just so you know...........I think you'll find that the "logging roads" will be in violation of the rental agreement. I believe that means that they'll ding your charge card with upto $1000.00 if they sniff you've been "Off-Road".

I rented a Super Sherpa once, and they had 3 guys go over it with a fine tooth comb when I returned it. Even though the bike was spotless, they ended up charging me $100.00 for some marks (looked like minor brush slaps) on the front fender.

Good thing I hadn't taken it on the "Salt Spring Enduro", dumped it a couple of times, wrapped the rear brake lever back upon itself, and gone where some think it's good for a trials bikes. Gee...that would've meant a couple of hours of cleaning to avoid a $1000.00 charge.

[Gamby]

It sounds like alot of rides on sunday I would like to start earlier 0900 on the road still meet at the same place.

Doug

[Futura]

See you there. 9:00 is tight for me so drive slow when you leave.

[Gamby]

I can wait if you are coming for sure. what time is your ETA? Doug

[Futura]

Leaving downtown Victoria at 8:30, so it depends on travel conditions and driving attitude. I am in for sure.

[Futura]

Great ride. A bear and cub high tailed it off the road when they heard us coming not so fora three foot piece of 2x4.

Lots of great logging roads of varying surfaces. Pot holes a plenty and stretches of clean gravel.

According to the Garmin 392 kms and5632 meters in ascent.

[Buck]

By the pic I see you were very close to Carmanah. Looks like a good trip.

[Gamby]

Just the 2 bike in our ride so we did some exploring all the way to Carmanah, not a tree hugger in site.Great day Great ride.

[Shadowman]

Yup, looks great! Super veiw. I better be able to make itnext time!! Nice.