News
Our latest adventures and offers are listed below.
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Latest Media on Island Joy Rides
We've been highlighted in the latest edition of Just for Canadian Dentists magazine. Thanks to them for sharing "us" with their readers. more →
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Weekend Escape/Cycle of Love: Save $200
June 14 - 16 is the time to be in the Comox Valley. From the BC Shellfish Festival to the Farmers' Market to Denman Island's Home and Garden Show, it is alive with activity and culture. Join us on this special Weekend Escape to experience it all...and more! more →
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Grand Vancouver Island Ride - Details Coming Soon!
Cycle from Victoria to Quadra Island on this deluxe, fully supported eight day cycling adventure and experience the best of the best. more →
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Save a Whopping 7%!
We love the new BC tax structure! All of our tours are now taxed at only 5%GST rather than the previous 12%HST - a huge 7% savings for our guests. more →
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Is that Leonardo’s Bike?
This famous drawing of a bicycle, found in the Codex Atlanticus (a collection of Leonardo DaVinci's drawings that were pasted into a notebook soon after he died) has been surrounded by controversy for years. more →
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SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED…Cycle Away: Woman’s Cycling Getaway
A unique escape for all women... more →
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Facebook Contest: Wheely Wonderful Wednesdays
We are so proud to be giving away special treats from the Dolphins Resort in Campbell River... more →
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Cycle of Love - On Sale Now!
The best experiences deserve to be shared... more →
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Wow - We’re in Adventure Cyclist!
We're thrilled to have been included (and have some of our hotel partners included) in a great story about self-guided biking on Vancouver Island. This piece is by Irene Thomas Middleman and is in the current December/January edition of Adventure Cyclist. This is a great American magazine completely devoted to traveling by bicycle. Below is an excerpt of Irene's story - it seems she loved our area as much as we do - enjoy! more →
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2012 CHRISTMAS SALE!
Get the wheels rolling on your Christmas shopping - for yourself or someone you love - by taking advantage of our holiday sale. This year, we're offering a discount of $200/per couple or $100/per person on our two most popular tours. more →
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What does 3 out of 5 mean?
We don't want you to be surprised so let us tell you about our routes...and their hills. more →
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Painted Desert Salad
Recipe from Rebar Cookbook more →
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West Coast Foodie
Great memories of our most recent tour... more →
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NEW 2013 Tours Coming Soon!
Check back for NEW tours... more →
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Come Alive on a Bike Tour of the Comox Valley
Peddle and Pamper yourself through Vancouver Island's Comox Valley with Island Joy Rides more →
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Vancouver Island cycling tour ends on high note
Hit the hills and take in the gorgeous scenery with us! more →
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Comox Valley Earns Reputation as Two-Wheeled Hub
A great article written by Kate Rogers about cycling in the beautiful Comox Valley... more →
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SAVE! TREAT YOU LIKE GOLD SUMMER PROMO
Island Joy Rides’ guests are always treated like gold but those taking advantage of this special promotion will be given 10% off the three multi-day tours which still have available space in the 2012 season. more →
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Biking 101: August 15
Let Island Joy Rides get you back to biking with this session designed for nervous riders. more →
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Valiant Vancouver Island
Irene Thomas writes an article about her time with us as she and her husband enjoy a self-guided Vancouver Island bike tour. more →
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Wheely Wonderful June Facebook Contest
Give us a caption for this picture and you will enter our contest to win two Hydropath spa experiences at the Kingfisher Resort and Spa. more →
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GREAT DEAL ON TWO WHEELS - Save 10% until July 15th!
As a summer special, Island Joy Rides is happy to offer 10% off all our multi-day bike tours scheduled from mid-June to mid-September. more →
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Wheely Wonderful Facebook Contest
Enter to win a night and spa for two at beautiful April Point Resort and Spa on Quadra Island. What gives you Flower Power?! more →
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Wheely Wonderful Easter Contest
Ocean Resort has kindly donated a night's accommodation to the winner of this new contest. You have to be a good guesser or maybe even good at math to win this one... more →
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#1 on TripAdvisor
Ranked #1 for attractions in Courtenay. It's true! Here are some of the recent comments. more →
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Cycle Away: Special Weekend Getaway for Women
Combine interesting and enthusiastic people with glorious cycling, scrumptious cuisine and the well-deserved spa and you have the perfect women's getaway. more →
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Wheely Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway!
To participate in this promotion you must be willing to get a little silly with us! If you were on one of our bike experiences, which Sesame Street character would you like to ride with? more →
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Energy Ball Recipe
You asked for it...Yum! more →
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Wheely Wonderful Wednesdays Facebook Contest
What song "MOVES YOU"? Let us know (and include a Youtube link for extra credit) and you will be entered to WIN
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Wheely Wonderful Contest Winner!!
Winner of gourmet dinner and night for two at our local award-winning Dolphins Resort as well as all your JOYFUL comments.... more →
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Save $450 Bike Together, Stay Together Promotion!
We are happy to encourage and foster love connections by offering couples $450 off our exclusive Tour de Spa bike experience more →
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NEW!!! Wheely Wonderful Wednesday Giveaways
Every second Wednesday, through our Facebook page, we'll be giving away fantastic prizes. Our first contest is running now. more →
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Sunshine and Adventure in Portugal
Chris and John return from their excellent Portugal bicycle adventure! more →
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A Happy New Year Special
2012 RESOLUTION...JOIN US FOR A JOY RIDE and save $200 per person! Traveling by bicycle is the perfect way to appreciate the stunning coastlines and mountain vistas, lush forests and rich farmlands, thriving arts community and First Nations’ culture more →
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PEDAL FOR THE MIND, BELLY, & SOUL - 2012 Dates
Island Joy Rides is happy to announce the dates for our 2012 bicycling experiences. more →
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Once in a Blue Moon: Fridays from Courtenay
Our Once in a Blue Moon tour is offered every Friday. It leaves from Simms Park in Courtenay at 10:00. Biking, stunning ocean scenery, local trivia, artists, wading in the river, and gourmet lunches are just some of the reasons this is one of our favorite tours. more →
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Edge of the Islands Multi-day Tour: September 5-8/ September 19-22, 2011. Sign up NOW
Don't miss out on this unique experience. more →
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August 15-18 Edge of the Island Tour a Huge Success!
What a week! I think we all left the four day tour with a big smile on our faces and a bit more JOY in our hearts. more →
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Joyful Visitor Centre Staff
They sure make a great looking team!! more →
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TOUR DE SPA
Tour de Spa this Friday is FULL! Riding from Campbell to Tigh Na Mara Resort. The cold beer and spa treatment will be heavenly!! more →
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Bike Rentals Now Available!
Bike Rentals are available for $45 per day, taxes included. Included: Norco hybrid bike, helmet, maps, water bottle, panniers and a lock. Just give us a call at 250-830-8522 and we will set you up. more →
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A Photo Walk with Vic Kirby
Photo Walk with Vic Kirby. We are thrilled to announce that Vic Kirby, famous photographer from the Comox Valley, will be sharing his skills in our first Photo Walk with Vic on our Edge of the Islands multi-day tour! more →
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2012 Edge of the Islands Tour Dates
Many people have been asking us about 2012 dates for our Edge of the Islands tour. We put our helmets together and this is what we came up with!! more →
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Comox Valley 2nd Annual Farm Cycle Tour
Join us at the Comox Valley Farm Tour on August 11 and 12, 2012 more →
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EDGE OF THE ISLANDS: Only four spaces left!!
Don't miss out on this experience! We are very happy to offer our Vancouver Island four-day, four-night deluxe, all-inclusive bicycle tour at a special cost of $1550 per person, tax included. Our EDGE OF THE ISLANDS tour offers guests four exhilarating more →
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Quadra Studio Tour: The Art of Joy
(photo_1) Our first tour was a great success!! Beautiful day, amazingly talented artists, enthusiastic guests, and delicious food made for a perfect day. Check out our photos.... http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?fbid=126410370774116&set=a.126409807440839.33431.110085319073288&type=1&theater more →
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Bike to Work Week - A Tasty Time
Island Joy Rides had a great time participating in Bike to Work week this year! Our 'Great Granola Bar Taste Test' was so much fun. Congratulations to Warren Andrews and Erica Anderson for each winning a very cool Island Joy Rides t-shirt. more →
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Art of Joy Tour: A Great Success!
Thanks to all who participated. What an amazing day! From sunshine, to talented artists, to wonderful guests...it was a day to remember! more →
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New Bikes!
Our fleet of Norco XFR-s bikes has arrived! more →
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Joy in the Garden Tour
Sunday, June 26th@10am Join us as we tour the beautiful spaces featured in the Annual Campbell River Garden and Art Tour. We'll enjoy a deluxe picnic lunch somewhere along the way with local entertainment too. It's sure to be a joyful day! more →
