Sunday July 12 – Valley Pseudo Century – Rescheduled due to Rain
Numbers will be limited. RSVP the leader if you plan to attend to ensure there’s availability.
A real century ride is 100 miles, so consider this 100km+ ride a wannabe century. This ride explores the backroads of the Fraser Valley. Pace will be in the mid-20kms/hr. The route was taken from somewhere, so credit does not belong to me, especially if you don’t like the ride. There will be stops for food and biobreaks, but bring sufficient water bottles especially if it’s hot. Budget 2hr+ if you plan to take transit to the start. Have a bike in good working order, and tools you know how to use. Please keep at least 1m distance from others at all times.
Meet: 930AM Aldergrove Regional Park NE corner, dogpark parking lot (27240 8 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2P8)
Route: Click here
RSVP the leader: Teresa
Many thanks to the 3 other riders who kept me company while we explored parts of Aldergrove and Abbotsford. We passed through a lot pastoral farmland, with some stiff headwind and hills for good measure. In all, a ride worth repeating. Some of the detours I made weren’t necessary but were interesting to me.
There was one flat but otherwise no issues. The bead was super tight, so flat repair was quite a wrestling match. The tire was also damaged, so bringing a spare came in handy. Yves learned new things about flat repair, while I just learned new ways to launch F-bombs.
Kudos to Colin for riding to and from the start point. That’s a 200Km+ day for him.
Enjoy the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BTQV3Rk5yDVxSbLA9
Thanks Teresa for such a great day! The route you chose is definitely one to be repeated.
Nice cycling mileage there. I had trouble with a rear tire flat last week. Unfortunately, I couldn’t fix the flat because the bead had entrenched so deep into the wheel that I was unable to unseat it by hands. I already ordered a park tool tire wrench to fix the issue. I will be out of action for about three weeks. My plan B is to wait for my new wheels to arrive from China in about 6-7 weeks time.