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11 Bravehearts Cycle to Royal Bay Bakery in Metchosin 10/3/26

October 3rd Bill left home at 9:30am taking the scenic route to the Switch Bridge (SB) through Cedar Hill Golf Course and by Swan Lake.

Eleven restless Bravehearts left the SB at 10am bound for a circuitous, downtown route to Royal Bay Bakery in Metchosin.

Their route from downtown was out the E&N Rail Trail to Atkins Station then Galloping Goose Trail (GGT) to Metchosin.

Inbound was firstly through Royal Roads University (RRU) ground led by Grant on a safe trail.and down to seaside.

Inbound was along College Rd. to RRU's East Gate then the group went through the East Gate access into Balmont Park Military Housing.

At Atkins Station Darryl and Luka took the GGT while four others took the E&N home.

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14 Bravehearts left the Switch Bridge Saturday morning at 10am/

The first stop was The Nest #1 near the 9km Marker along the Galloping Goose Trail

Secondly, the group of 14 arrived at The Nest Near the Lake which was the terminus for 10 riders.

Grant, Bruce, Ted and Bill continued on to Royal Bay on yet another circuitous route lead by Grant.

Some new and interesting developments were observed along the way.

For theseFabulous Four their teminus at Royal Bay marked 29km from home

The inbound route was more direct butstil included a ride through Roayl Roads Park trails

Total distance this day for the longer-distance-riders was 50+km.

Thanks to everyone for such a good turnout with good cycling and camaraderie.

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Thursday we walked Selkirk under sunny skies at a balmy 11°C. (52°F.). Fantastico was open for coffee and muffins but not much else.

We drove to St. Mary The Virgin Anglican Church Museum in Metchosin

Photographed Metchosin 1872 School House Museum