The Vancouver Island Cycle Tourism Alliance Map and Guide was printed in August. "It’s Worth the Ride" is finding its way across the continent. A great planning resource, the guide maps out cycle tour route options, mountain bike destinations and local rail trails. It’s an open invitation to ride the island. You can catch a glimpse of the map at: www.cyclevancouverisland.ca  Email for your copy today to: johnluton@shaw.ca

The National Centre for Bicycling and Walking in Washington, DC, will host Pro Walk/Pro Bike at Victoria’s Conference Centre from September 7 to 11^th, 2004. 700 delegates will explore west coast cycling and our most walkable city. The Victoria conference just went worldwide on the NCBW website. Find out what Washington’s interest is in Victoria at: www.bikewalk.org/PWPB2004/PWPB2004.htm

Strap a paddle to your bike rack and join in the fun at the Run, Kayak and Bike Triathlon on Sunday, September 28^th . It’s Family Fun Day in Sooke. Find out more at: www.insooke.com/sookechallenge/ For more cycling events on Vancouver Island: www.cyclevancouverisland.ca/events.html

Car Free Day: Victoria’s Dallas Road Waterfront closes to motor traffic Sunday, September 21. Breathe easy and ride safe – it’s a worldwide event. More info at: www.gvcc.bc.ca

Feast of Fields: Providence Farm in Duncan, Sunday, September 21. A picnic featuring the Island’s best restaurants, not to mention the wineries and breweries. Worth burning a few calories to visit. Info at: www.engelerfarm.com/Feast%20of%20fields.htm Need maps to get there? Visit the Vancouver Island Cycle Tourism Alliance: www.cyclevancouverisland.ca/tours_maps.html

Steam Engines and Threshing Machines: It’s harvest weekend at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society on the Lochside Trail. Explore more history at: www.horizon.bc.ca/%7Eshas/Default.htm

Media Buzz: The San Diego Union Tribune is discovering what else you can do with your feet on Vancouver Island. Off the pedals it’s a great walking destination. See the whole story by Alison Da Rosa at: www.cyclevancouverisland.ca  Discover walking during the New Balance Victoria Walk Week: www.citygreen.ca

Business Profiles: South Bay Pub and Restaurant is a great vantage point to watch the bikes roll by on Victoria’s spectacular Selkirk Trestle, part of the Galloping Goose. It’s all windows and well linked to the trail. There’s bike parking, but get there early. Ride make you hungry or thirsty? Find relief at: www.emenus.ca/southbay Find more at: www.cyclevancouverisland.ca/dining.html

Get Maps: VICTA will carry an extensive library of local maps and information guides covering Vancouver Island. Contact: johnluton@shaw.ca

Got an event or tourism tip? Favourite Ride? Share it with VICTA. Contact johnluton@shaw.ca