Ride 11/12 - Bang Bang

Ride 11/12 - 12-13 May 2019
Distance 24.1 miles (Distance to date 212.1 miles)
Time 3:09 (Time to date 24:11)

To help me keep on top of things, I've combined these rides. I got busy, rode three days on the bounce and have been struggling to catch up since (I have a life away from exploring Victoria too!).

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Both rides were in the evening and local to my home. Being out in the evening was a nice change and there were plenty of deer roaming the street at dusk.

Green Bike in it's natural habitat

More Deer.....said nobody in Gordon Head

Points of Interest.....

Sea View Bench (48.494665, -123.328541)

Beach access is at a premium in Gordon Head. I found this little used private bench at the end of a cul de sac. It's a little overgrown, but if you just want to take in a view in private, this would be a great spot.

Warning: You may need to clear some bramble before sitting

Vantreight Park (48.492309, -123.30736)

Just a nice small park in Gordon Head, but this one is in a quiet little neighborhood with a nice sea breeze. Also, the park has a big open space perfect for throwing a frisbee or dog toy.

No photo of the actual park, sorry.

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