Six hardy riders showed up for Bill’s inauguration as group leader. The group:Brimmy, Cy, Michael, Ken T., Ken S. and Bill who quickly adjusted to his new role by changing the advertised route - the change was agreed to without any rioting.

The group assembled where the E & N leaves Esquimalt Road, following the trail to the Nest Café on the Goose. Michael who hadn't been on the fully completed path gave it his “stamp of approval”.

At The Nest we had so much discussion of the US Presidential election that we had to pose using Trump's two most common hand gestures (see the photo). Despite some light rain on the return trip via the Goose, a good time was had by all. The group stopped on the Gorge tressle to observe the squatter boats that have now been given their apparent final final eviction notice. We'll see.

Till the next ride.

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And in cycling news - how about a Skunk Lock to deter thieves? This was first observed on the BBC and more recently sighted on the CBC.