Registration is open (until Aug. 6, 2026, noon)
Who's registered
Rider Bike
Gord Litster single
Alex "cycling is awesome" Yatsina tandem
Oksana Yatsina tandem
Bob Goodison single
Michael "here we are" Bratkowski single
Murray Tough single
Frédéric Ratle single
Michael Menicanin single

 

Posted map is preliminary, subject to pre-ride.  Green route is day 1, purple day 2, red day 3, black day 4

Announcing the Van Isle 1000 : Comox Valley Hub and Spoke Tour

Ride Dates : August 20,21,22,23 2026
Start Time:   2 pm Thu 20 Aug
Finish Time: 5 pm Sun 23 Aug
Registration Cost: $295.00 CDN (Refunds: before 15 June - $275; before 31 July - $200; after $0) 

Qualification Requirement: Member of BC Randonneurs
Start/Finish: Bayview Hotel, 2200 Cliff Ave., Courtenay, BC, Canada. 778-225-0010
groups@bayviewvi.com contact Alice Pifer

Tour Description
This brevet was designed to be logistically easy for all riders. The 2 pm start on Thursday allows us to maximize our daylight riding and take advantage of the free breakfasts provided by the hotel. As this is a Hub & Spoke Tour we are able to use the same hotel each night. It is great accommodation for a rando event, and we have secured a great rate as well.

The Route
The route is an expansion of the Big Ring 600 Brevet from 2018. The roads on this brevet are of good quality with only a fraction, less than 1%, hard packed gravel. The type of climbing closely mirrors Paris Brest Paris with mostly gentle grades, some nice long descents and long flat sections. The route includes some beautiful vistas, points of interests & quaint villages & towns.

Day 1     250 km North to turnaround at Quinsam Campground
Day 2    300 km North to Sayward and return

Day 3    300 km South to Cedar and return

Day 4     150 km South to Parksville and return

Getting to Courtenay
From Departure Bay Ferry Terminal: 108 km (~ 1h 15m drive)
From Duke Point Ferry Terminal:       125 km (~ 1h 20m drive)
From Victoria:                                     220 km (~ 2h 40m drive)
For those on a limited time budget, an early ferry on August 20 to any of the island ferry terminals will ensure that you reach the start in plenty of time.

There are also flights into Comox (15 minutes to Courtenay), Nanaimo (1.5 hours south) and Victoria about 3 hours south.

What is included
- Registration Fee

- Quality Italian Commemorative Jersey
- Some Strategically Manned Controls with food and hydration.
- Wrap up dinner Sunday night.

Accommodation - Not included

For those riders needing a roommate we will do our best to find one for you.
Double occupancy rates can be as low as $115.00 Cdn a night plus taxes.
Triple occupancy could be as low as $100.00 Cdn anight plus taxes.

Bayview rates for August 20 to August 23 (taxes extra):

Family Suite -       $299.95/night, 1 King + 2 Queen beds in a separate bedroom 
Jacuzzi suite -      $279.95/night, 1 King + Queen Pullout in separate living space 
Executive Suite -  $249.95/night, 1 King + Queen Pullout in separate living space
Deluxe Double Queen - $229.95/night, 2 Queen Beds 

HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
All group and spectator reservations are subject to a 72 hour cancellation deadline.
Late cancellation or no-show penalty is equal to one night’s room and taxes.

HOTEL BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Guestrooms have already been booked per the specifications above. To make changes to the number of rooms or room types, please email groups@bayviewvi.com.
Guestrooms can be booked at the hotel directly by dialing 778-225-0010.
Please Quote Block Booking Code 2608VANISL to receive the above noted rate. We encourage everyone to book their individual reservations prior to the cut-off date of July 20, 2026 at which point all unsold rooms will be returned to inventory for resale.
- Please advise all guest that they must have a credit card upon arrival for payment for their accommodations. A 3rd party authorization form will be provided for anyone that doesn’t have a credit card.