Newsletter
Periodically throughout the year, we publish a newsletter containing stories of member cycling adventures, club updates, local news, and more. This is a great way to keep up to date with fellow club members, learn about upcoming club events, and stay connected with the community.
Each edition of the newsletter is unique, but you’ll generally find:
Stories of cycling adventures and experiences that club members have been on around the world
Club updates and announcements, including upcoming event details
Tidbits on the club’s history and direction
Local cycling-related news
More Summer!
A second summer newsletter, you ask? Why, yes, there’s just too much going on to keep quiet! In this issue, read the final chapter of M’Ashby’s Taiwanese sojourn, follow along on a Kootenay adventure, read a tale of woe and one of victory, and learn what’s coming up for our members.
Summer Has Landed
In May, we had our first special club ride of the year: Just shy of 20 riders enjoyed the beautiful Three Ferries ride in perfect weather. Coming up in June is another Flagpole Coffee and the Silly Solstice Century around Beacon Hill Park. Read to the end for more event listings, and on your way there, don’t miss member stories about riding abroad and racing closer to home.
Spring Springs Eternal
Welcome to spring! Notwithstanding the proliferation of hayfever-inducing pollen in the air, more and more people are enjoying longer and daylight-ier bike rides. Last week alone, more than 20 people joined Tripleshot or renewed lapsed memberships. In this newsletter, read about a member’s year-long sojourn in Taiwan, find out what your board of directors has been up to, take a deeper dive into the membership survey results, and find the dates for all our 2026 seasonal club rides (the Big Loop and more).
Blooming trees, chirping birds
This might have been the winter edition but, despite what the calendar says, many rides are happening in sunshine, and our 6am rides are already ending in daylight. Spring birdsong in February? Strange and perhaps unsettling (summertime fire risk, anyone?) but undeniably pleasant for riding bikes. Read on for tales of club-member travels, our gravel-ride origins, and news from the kit store, the member survey, and the Youth Program.
Crisp leaves and warm hearts
The calendar says we are well into fall, but with still-frequent sunshine and dry roads underfoot (okay, until this week), all in all, it’s been a gentle transition from summer.
In this pre-winter edition, read about members’ recent travels, unearth some more Tripleshot lore, and find plenty of useful news and updates.
So many highlights!
Members came through in force in the past couple of weeks, sharing many great stories about their travels, races, training rides and more! So pour a drink, sit back and enjoy the great diversity of perspectives in this issue. Thanks to our amazing club members who chose to share!
Adventure Time
Many of us are very, very happy that the weather has warmed up, dark rainy days are the stuff of memories, and the calendar is chock-full of races, group rides and excursions with friends and family. What are you most looking forward to this summer? A new bikepacking destination? A family getaway to a pretty lakeside? Sunny après-ride patios?
Get stoked, ride bikes and read on!
Flowers and sunshine
Snowdrops, camellias, and daffodils - oh my! Winter's cold tendrils are in retreat, and members are emerging from their trainer caves to rejoin the wildlife and sunrises of the outside world. The days are getting noticeably longer, too: we've gained 2 hours and 21 minutes of daylight since January 1. Some of our morning daylight will shift to evening with daylight savings kicking in on March 9, but the sentiment remains. On with Cycling Season 2025!
Welcome to Winter
Dark mornings, soggy trails and winter bikes. All are made more enjoyable with company and a steamy drink to finish. While it may take a little more self-talk to get out of bed, it's hard to deny the good feels that come from getting 'er done on these dark and frosty mornings. Keep signing up for rides—often, a lone name on Spond begets many more come ride day. Cozy up with this winter newsletter brimming with stories and updates from our club and its members.
Fall approaches
This newsletter comes to your inboxes a little ahead of schedule, so we could share its content before the Sept. 25 AGM (more on that below). We look forward to seeing many of you at this yearly recap of club doings, spendings, and successes, and to hear your thoughts on what's to come. Below you'll also find the usual compelling array of news, updates, eye candy and member contributions.
More summer!
The dog days are here, and club members are making the most of it. Read on for club event updates, race reports, tips, tricks and more! Three cheers for summertime!
Summertime!
Welcome to our pre-summer newsletter, where you'll find news tidbits, events, photos and more! Member content includes articles on bike fitting, a choice gravel route, a yummy recipe and a little creativity, too. Here's hoping for some real summer weather soon!
Rolling into Spring
Welcome to our spring newsletter, where you'll find info about upcoming events, member perks, indoor racing, and more. This time, there's plenty of member-submitted content, too! Keep your photos and stories coming!
Winter riding
Extra layers, gravel riding, off-season training, and late sunrises… Winter riding isn’t so bad after all!