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Richmond West and South Dykes, Lunch in Steveston - Sat, Mar 6 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type:Cycle - Urban
Event Location: Ricnmond
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 6 2010  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 6 2010 8:00:00 AM
Event Duration:3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): George
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Approx 20km - Flat

We'll start at the NW corner of Richmond, at the top of the West Dyke Trail.
First hi-lite is watching the float planes taking off and landing in the river. Then, heading south we'll see a great views of Sturgeon Banks and the coastal waters beyond. A wide variety of birds and wild flowers as we head south.

We'll initially by-pass Steveston and head east through the Steveston Greenways and then along the South Dyke Trail.
We'll take a short break and turn around at No. 3 Rd, and head back to Steveston, where we'll wander the village a bit and then have some Fish&Chips at Daves or continue on & have lunch at the "Flying Beaver.

For more information on the trails and hi-lites along the trail go to link:
http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/ptc/trails/map.htm


Required Items to Bring:
Bike
Helmet
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water
money for food
camera
sunscreen
sunglasses

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Meting at the west end of River Rd which is the northern most e- w road in Richmond. Simple route from Westminster Hwy and north on No.1 Rd, west on River Rd to end.

Please check out Translink for bus/skytrain location/routes.
www.translink.ca

There may be opportunity for rideshare depending on who registers. Please indicate in registration if you are traveling transit or could pick up a passenger or two from a central location.


Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Karin S, at content@vancouverregionaloutdoorclub.com.

 
Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:




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