Rathtrevor Park to Goats on the Roof in Coombs by bike/hike mostly trail

Trail to Coombs from Rathtrevor Park

Ride your bike to Goats on the Roof in Coombs from Rathtrevor Park & Campground. Starting from the beach near the main parking lot heading out the access road to the RDN trail to Top Bridge Park over the suspension bridge back down to the waterline trail along the railway tracks and out to Coombs.

Rathtrevor trail to Coombs
Ride to Coombs using park & rail trails

Starting from the main parking lot in Rathtrevor Park head up the paved access road. Halfway up the hill there is a bench on the left hand side with a trail behind it. Head up that trail to Resort Drive and turn left following Resort Drive to the Tigh na Mara intersection and turn right to the light at the highway. Cross the highway and go straight to Industrial Way. To the right is the RDN trail head for the Top Bridge Park  . Follow the RDN trail through the old gravel pit staying on the main trail to Top Bridge.

Cross over the suspension bridge and head up the road to where it widens a bit. On the right hand side there is a trail that parallels the river, follow it under the highway and trestle. After the trestle turn left onto the waterline trail which will parallel the train tracks.

Use caution at all crossings and respect other trail users. The safest place to cross the Alberni Highway (right after the train station) is by turning right down the highway to Despard and crossing at the pedestrian signal. You can then keep going on Despard past the school and dog park and you will see a gravel path on the left. This path will take you up to the rail trail again.

Crossing on the rail trail
Stop at the marked crossings
Riding along the rail trail to Coombs
Riding along the rail trail on the way to Coombs
Allsbrook side of the suspension bridge
Allsbrook side of the suspension bridge on the way to the rail trail.

 

 

Trainer time in the rainy season

Looking for a trainer / stationary bike to ride while it is wet out?

 

Tacx Neo Smart  $1599.00

 

Mount your bike on the Neo Smart for life like indoor riding and training.

 

  • Real direct drive trainer with a powerful motor placed directly onto the cassette, eliminating additional gearing
  • Measure speed, power and cadence
  • Low revolutions, reduces noise to a minimum
  • Foldable and compact frame design
  • Can be used completely wireless or hooked to a power outlet
  • Bluetooth and ANT+ FE-C capable
  • Maximum resistance 2200 Watts
  • Realistic climbing up to 25% and downhill to -5%
  • Comes with Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub body (Except SRAM XD). Campagnolo freehub body sold separately
  • Front wheel support included

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Tacx Flux Smart  $999.00

tacx flux smart trainer
Tacx Flux Smart the best price interactive direct drive trainer.
  • Maximum resistance of 1500 watt
  • Incline simulation up to 16%
  • Power measurement accuracy of 2.5%
  • 15 lbs flywheel improving realism
  • Measure speed, cadence and power
  • Compatible with long cage derailleurs
  • Axle compatibility: 130mm, 135mm
  • Compatible with Bluetooth and ANT + FE-C
  • Comes with Shimano freehub body. Campagnolo freehub body sold separately

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Tacx Bushido Smart Trainer  $999.00

 

As the Bushido is wireless and can be linked to your smartphone or tablet, you can use this trainer for workouts wherever you are. Are you going on a training camp or is there no power point handy at your training location? In that case, choose the Tacx Bushido.

  • Completely wireless: produce your own energy and use your trainer anywhere
  • Bluetooth and ANT+ FE-C communication capable
  • Measure speed, cadence and power
  • Including Skyliner front wheel support
  • Motor brake with integrated software-simulated flywheel and 4.5lbs regular flywheel
  • Maximum resistance 1400 Watt
  • Simulate slopes up to 15%

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Tacx Bluematic Smart  $299.00

 

Tacx Bluematic smart – a basic trainer that you can use for Zwift etc.

Belize E-Rider Electric Bike

Belize Bicycle E Rider  $1800.00

e bike
Belize E Rider easy riding electric bike

 

E-RIDER ELECTRIC BICYCLE
The E-RIDER is a 26″ wheel lightweight alloy framed bicycle with front suspension and electric rear wheel hub motor. Equipped with a 350 watt motor the bike can reach a top speed of 25-30kph.

The lightweight 14Ah Lithium-ion power-pack will allow for up to 40 kilometers on a charge depending upon speed and conditions. Pedaling can be done while using the throttle to help extend the range. The speed of the bike can be controlled with the twist throttle and/or by pedaling and changing the gears of the Shimano six speed transmission. There are also 5 levels of powered pedal assist where the motor will automatically activate to help you when you pedal.

The E-Rider comes fully equipped with a headlight, taillight, bell, disk brakes, ignition switch, battery charge indicator, adjustable handlebar stem, luggage rack, fenders and a smart battery charger.

FEATURES:

  • + 5 power level pedal assist can more than double the range using Level 1
  • + Higher levels help you in hill climbing
  • + You can also control the speed with the twist throttle
  • + 7 speed Shimano transmission so the correct gear is always available
  • + An LED headlight/tail-light
  • + Ignition switch
  • + LCD programmable monitor
  • + Adjustable handlebar stem
  • + Luggage rack
  • + Fenders
  • + Rear mount kickstand
  • + Battery charger
  • + Maximum weight capacity is 275 lbs.

GPS Bicycle Computers

Bryton Rider 10  $90.00

Bryton 10
Bryton Rider 10 GPS Bike Computer

Exquisite GPS Cycling Computer
High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast positioning
No speed sensor installation needed. Just power on and go.
IPX7 waterproof
Large and easy-to-read display
5 customizable data screen with maximum of 4 data per page
Built-in barometer for training with terrain
One second recording and Auto Pause
Compatible with BLE Heart Rate, Speed, Cadence sensors for advance training
Auto backlight for night rides
Low sensors battery notification
Support phone calls, emails, texts notifications
Support Bryton Mobile App for customizable data grid, altitude calibration, analyzing and sharing tracks
Strava, TrainingPeaks Auto Sync your activities seamlessly from Bryton Mobile App

Bryton Rider 310  $190.00

Bryton Rider 310 with cadence  $210.00

Bryton 310 GPS Cycling Computer

Innovative GPS Cycling Computer
High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast positioning.
No speed sensor installation needed. Just power on and go.
IPX7 waterproof
Large and easy-to-read display
7 customizable data screen with maximum of 8 data per page
Built-in barometer for training with terrain
Bryton test preloaded to test your limits and train systematically.
Compatible with ANT+ Heart Rate monitor, speed, cadence sensors and power meter for advance training.
nti-glare display for daytime and clear backlight for night rides.
Support for viewing stats on devices or uploading to Strava, Training Peaks, and Fit track.
One second recording
Comes in 4 versions from basic to cadence and heart rate.

 

Bryton Rider 330T  $250.00 includes sensors for heart rate, cadence, speed

Bryton 330 GPS cycling computer with sensors for heart rate and cadence

High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast positioning
No speed sensor installation needed. Just power on and go.
IPX7 waterproof Large and easy-to-read display
7 customizable data screen with maximum of 8 data per page
Follow track plus turn by turn navigation
Built-in compass provides heading information
Built-in barometer for training with terrain
Bryton test preloaded to test your limits and train systematically
One second recording
Compatible with ANT+
Heart Rate monitor, speed, cadence sensors and power meter for advance training
Anti-glare display for daytime and clear backlight for night rides
Support for viewing stats on devices or uploading to Strava, Training Peaks, and Fit track
Support Bryton app for planning trip, analyzing and sharing tracks
Strava Auto Upload to sync your activities seamlessly from Bryton app

 

Bryton Rider 530  $330.00

Bryton 530 GPS computer, ant and bluetooth

High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast positioning
No speed sensor installation needed. Just power on and go.
IPX7 waterproof Large and easy-to-read display
7 customizable data screen with maximum of 12 data per page
On Device Graphical Summary
Follow track plus turn by turn navigation
Built-in compass provides heading information
Built-in barometer for training with terrain
Bryton test preloaded to test your limits and train systematically
One second recording
Compatible with ANT+
Heart Rate monitor, speed, cadence sensors and power meter for advance training
Anti-glare display for daytime and clear backlight for night rides
Support for viewing stats on devices or uploading to Strava, Training Peaks, and Fit track
Support Bryton app for planning trip, analyzing and sharing tracks
Strava Auto Upload to sync your activities seamlessly from Bryton app

Special Pricing on Clothing & Shoes!! Much more in store!

Shoe Specials

Cycling shoes give your feet needed support when pedaling protecting your feet and providing much better power transfer to the pedals.

shoe sale
Northwave Escape shoes $64.00 use with or without cleats
Northwave Downtown shoes $64.00 use with or without cleats.

Clothing Specials

clothing sale
Louis G Range shorts $50.00
Northwave riding shorts $40.00

 

sunglass sale
Sunglasses $20.00 per pair
jacket sale
Louis Garneau Nova Vests $30.00
Louis Garneau Mondesto Jackets $50.00

Lots of bikes on sale now!! Here’s a sampling!

2017 Marin Mount Vision XM 5 size large.

2017 Marin Mount Vision 5
2017 Marin Mount Vision XM 5

Sale price $1800.00

The Marin Mountain Vision 5 27.5″ mountain bike is a full suspension trail rig that has the chops to keep up with any bike on the trail…and maybe sneak its way on to the podium as well.

At the heart of the Mount Vision is a trail ready 6061 aluminum frame with a 140mm of rear suspension travel that comes courtesy of the IsoTrac suspension platform. Up front a RockShox Sektor Silver RL 27.5″ fork gives you 140mm of suspension travel to soak up whatever the trail throws at you, while a 12mm thru axle helps stiffen things up in the front end. A Shimano 1×10-speed drivetrain simplifies shifting, while still giving you plenty of gearing to get up and over any climb, thanks to a 32T chainring paired with a wide range 11-42 cassette. The bike rolls on a set of doublewall tubeless ready rims laced to Formula hubs with Centerlock disc mounts and front and rear thru axle. Stopping is handled by a set of Shimano BR-M315 hydraulic disc brakes, that slow your roll on a dime, regardless of the weather or terrain.

Louis Garneau Fat Bike

Fat Bike
Louis Garneau Fat Bike

Sale price $1500.00

Louis Garneau Fat Bike with 4.8 wide tires, go anywhere with this guy. Crazy traction and a light 30lbs let this bike handle any terrain. Alloy frame and fork with a 1 by drivetrain keeps the maintenance to a minimum.

Free Agent Champ

freeagent champ on sale
Free Agent Champ
Hand and coaster brakes

Sale price $280.00

Small bike with 20″ wheels hand brake and foot brake. Good quality bike for 5/6 year old.

Louis Garneau Gennix D1

Louis G Gennix D1 carbon road bike with disc brakes.

Sale price $2100.00

Disc brakes on road bikes have convinced you and it’s now time for you to gear up with this new technology. The Gennix D1 Sport is perfect to get you introduced to riding with discs and will allow you to discover all the benefits for great braking in any condition. In addition, you’ll love the carbon frame that’s as lightweight as it is comfortable, no matter the number of hours you spend on it.

Need a cyclocross / gravel / winter / training bike?

More than a road bike the bikes that are in the new “Gravel Grinder” category can function very well at multiple tasks. These sport utility road bikes make excellent all purpose bikes. Ride these bikes to the end of the road and beyond.

Compared to a road bike these bikes have larger tires, greater chainstay and fork clearance, a more stable and comfortable geometry, wider gear ranges.

Marin Gestalt 3 gravel road bike
Marin Gestalt 3 beyond the paved road bike with alloy frame, carbon fork, hydro brakes and 1 X 11 drivetrain Sale $2100.00
thru axle gravel bike
New Naild 12.3.9 quick release thru-axle, paired with the new NavIt fork provide the fastest QR action, with all the stiffness and tracking performance thru-axles are famous for.
Marin Gestalt 2 Gravel Bike
Marin Gestalt 2 with knobby 35 tires and fenders

Larger tires give the bike more traction, a better ride on uneven surfaces, more stability overall. Tire width can range from 30mm to 48mm for the gravel grinder bikes.

Louis Garneau Garibaldi 1 Gravel Bike
Louis Garneau Garibaldi 1 gravel bike with alloy frame and carbon fork. $1999.00

Bigger clearances at the chainstays and fork allow the bikes to be fitted with full fenders. Perfect for commuting or winter road riding/training. If the roads are icy you can fit studded tires for greater traction.

gravel bike studded tires
Marin Gestalt with studded tires

In addition to wider tires, gravel bikes have geometry that favors stability and comfort. The wheelbase of a gravel bike is longer than most road bikes, thanks to longer chainstays and slacker head tube angles. Head tubes are generally taller as well, placing the rider in a more relaxed, upright position. Bottom brackets are often lower, which gives the rider the sensation of riding in, rather than on the bicycle.

The end result of these geometry differences is a more comfortable, confidence-inspiring and forgiving ride than one would find in a typical road bike.

Garneau Gravel Bike Garibaldi 3
Louis Garneau Garibaldi 3 gravel bike with alloy frame, carbon fork, 700X35 tires, Shimano drivetrain, Promax disc brakes $1200.00

Gearing is another area where these bikes diverge from the pack. Given the terrain, many gravel bikes feature compact or smaller gearing and wide-range cassettes. Cranksets with 50/34 or 48/32t are common. Likewise, many gravel bikes come with 1x gearing with ultra-wide 10-42t cassette.

 

Cross on the Commons Qualicum Oct 22

The only new event for #COTR2017 takes place in little, old Qualicum Beach at the Community Civic Centre. The course is centered around the various playing fields adjacent to the Civic Centre. Expect lots of grass (probably wet and slippery), not much elevation, sections of single track, a BMX track (ridden backwards) and some sand pits. The Ravensong Swimming Pool is only a hop-skip- and-jump away so a great family location.  Click to go to the website.

Very spectator friendly race lots of action, come out and watch.

Racing starts at 10:00am and each heat will take about an hour.

E bike end of season clearance sale

Best deals on ebikes are here at Island Cycle! End of the season clearance on remaining 2017 ebikes.

EVO Breezeway step thru MSRP $3600.00 Sale price $2500.00

Driven by a fun-inspiring BionX drivetrain, the Breezeway is an easy-to-ride, comfortable eBike perfect for afternoon rides through the park or navigating the city streets.

 

Powered by a Bionx 48 volt 350 watt system
Put the fun back into cycling with the easy to ride Bionx Breezeway!
Simple step thru design with comfort in mind.

 

EVO HB1 with Bionx 48volt 350 watt system MSRP $2750.00 Sale Price $2250.00

EVO HB 1 with rear rack battery mount.

Video review on the HB 1 by Electric Bike Review

 

EVO HB 1 with Bionx 48 volt 350 watt mid mount battery

MSRP $2750.00 Sale price $2250.00

EVO MD 1 with Shimano STEPS system and hydraulic disc brakes MSRP$3599.00 Sale price $2500.00

EVO MD 1 with Shimano STEPS system

The Evo Step MD1 is an electric bike that’s powered by the award winning Shimano Steps mid drive system. Long range, fantastic performance and an ultra quiet motor make this an ideal bike for those riders looking for a reliable and fun urban commuting or recreational electric bike. With the central mounted drive and lithium Ion battery the Shimano Steps system delivers up to 125 km’s of range between recharges! With recharge times of under 4 hours and no memory these batteries are ideal for any journey.

Equipped with quality components you can rest assured knowing that the Evo Step MD1 is built to last. From the high quality Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano derailleur, Schwalbe puncture resistant tires and the lightweight and strong aluminum 6061 frame.

New EVO HB 1 with a used Bionx 36volt 350 watt kit $1500.00

Brand new EVO HB 1 27 speed bike with a used (under 1000km) kit. 36 volt rack mount battery, 350 watt motor, re gen braking, 90km range.

Tri-conic Challenge in Port Alberni July Long Weekend

New event type. Bike racing on the logging roads between Port Alberni and Bamfield while trying to arrive in Bamfield before the MV Frances Barkley.

Great route for Marin’s Gestalt bikes.

gravel road bike
Marin Gestalt 3 beyond the paved road bike with hydro brakes and 1 X 11 drivetrain

There are actually 4 distances to choose from for this event 3km, 16km, 90km, or 180km.

Of course with the “Tri” in the name there are two other event types that you could opt into as well. Running against a steam train or swimming around the water bombers.

Check it all out at http://triconic.ca/schedule