The annual Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC) Slow Food Cycle is coming up on July 28, a chance to explore Gibsons and Elphinstone with many exciting stops along the way.
Starting at 11 a.m., the Cycle will include 20 km of “easy riding with less than 1000m elevation,” as it visits 18 locations, including Gramma’s Eco Farm, The Shortcut Gibsons, Banditry Cider and more.
Erin Whalen of TraC said that last year the event drew in 278 participants, including herself and that the experience inspired her to become more involved with the organization.
Whalen said TraC had many new vendors reach out to them, and they are “really embracing” the event this year.
The day will be chock-full of entertaining activities, with attractions such as live music, a farm tour featuring Icelandic sheep, artisanal snacks and cold drinks.
The event will conclude with a wrap-up party at Persephone Brewing from 4 to 7 p.m., a chance for participants to kick back and share their experiences throughout the day.
Approximately 300 tickets have already sold for this year's event. Whalen said they anticipate around 400 participants based on how many people registered during the last week before last year’s cycle.
Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance if you plan to participate, Whalen said there are 500 spaces available in total.
With more and more vendors eager to participate, Whalen said they expect the event to continue to expand each year.
Whalen remarked on how ideal a place the Sunshine Coast is to cycle for residents and visitors alike and how the event highlights the sense of community that the Coast offers.
“It really feels like there's a lot of positive momentum around all of these different ideas for making cycling safer here making it easier for people to get around all over the Coast without necessarily having to rely on a car all the time.”
Jordan Copp is the Coast Reporter’s civic and Indigenous affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
