Past Events
Travel Group September 15, 2022
Vietnam and Cambodia with Mekong River Cruise
Presented by: Paul Steinbok, Prof. Emeritus, Dept. of Surgery
After touring Hanoi in Northern Vietnam, we travelled by air to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where we visited many temples, including Angkor Wat. From Siem Reap, we went by road to Kampong Cham. There we boarded our ship to cruise down the Mekong River to the Southern part of Vietnam, finishing in Ho Chi Min City (Saigon). We experienced the beauty and colours of the markets, the food stalls and the people. This was also a history lesson about the “Vietnam” war and atrocities in Cambodia under Pol Pot from the perspective of the local population.
If you wish to receive the zoom link for the meeting and are not already on the EC Travel group list, please contact Paul Steinbok at psteinbok@cw.bc.ca.
Thursday, 15 September 2022 - 3:00pmEasy Riders Cycling Group *POSTPONED* September 15, 2022
EASY RIDERS — RIDE 7
An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
updated 09/15/2022
Meeting Details: MEET AT @ 10:00 am in the parking lot of the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
From there we will follow the seawall route around Vanier Park, along the S side of False Creek to Science World; along the N side of False Creek to Lost Lagoon.; In Stanley Park there are two options - the seawall route (scenic and flat) and the road route (still separated as a bike lane I believe, which is a steeper climb). I am opting for the scenic route this year. If anyone wants to do the road route once — or twice — we can arrange to meet at Second Beach. From Second Beach we will continue to Burrard Bridge and end our ride with a stop at Kits Beach Coffee 1945 Cornwall for sustenance/ refreshment.
Route: Vancouver Maritime Museum-S side False Creek-Science World- Burrard Seawall-Stanley Park-N side False Creek-Second Beach-Kist Beach Coffee
This route is gentle (Stanley Park Road Route excepted) and scenic in the extreme . The circuit from and back to Kits Point is about 25km and will take 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on stops to admire views
Partners and e-bikes are welcome
Any emeriti (and/ or partners) interested in joining this ride please contact group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) before Friday, Sept. 9 who will provide further details.
Thursday, 15 September 2022 - 10:00amCouncil Meeting - Retreat September 14, 2022
The Council will meet for their annual Retreat.
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 - 10:00am to 4:00pmPhoto Group September 9, 2022
Theme: What I did on my summer vacation
Format: Zoom (group members will be updated if this event is able to be held in a hybrid format at UBC and on Zoom)
If you would like to join, please contact Richard Spencer at richard@rhspencer.ca
Friday, 9 September 2022 - 3:00pmEasy Riders Cycling Group August 19, 2022
EASY RIDERS — RIDE 6
An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
Meeting Details:
Meet at 10:15 am on the WEST side of Lord Byng Secondary School (ie 16th Avenue and Crown Street, (where there is an open area with some basketball hoops). From there we will head three blocks west along the Ridgeway Cycle Route to Discovery. North on Discovery to 8th. East on 8th to Cypress. South on Cypress to 11th, then a block westwards to join the Greenway (which is closed for skytrain construction between 7th-10th Avenues). We will then take the Greenway south to SW Marine. Cross SW Marine and continue to 75th and then on to Richmond “Island”. Here we will find the MILLTOWN BAR & GRILL, where we will stop for refreshment, Menu is available at https://milltownbar.com . They offer a range of dishes (and of various sizes) as well as a range of drinks.
After our repast and conversation we will ride the Greenway North to 37th Avenue west, then follow the Ridgeway (approximately, back to our starting point.
Route:
This route is generally gentle. There is a relatively steep descent on 8th, and a short climb on Cypress, In broad terms the Greenway reaches max elevation at about 41st Avenue. Southbound there is a generally steady climb to about 37th; after 45th it is all downhill to lunch. Northbound there is a short steep bit up from the river and to 75th and a moderate climb from there to SW Marine (walking some of this may be just the thing to aid the digestion). From SW Marine it is a steady but gentle climb to about 45th Avenue. Thereafter, no troublesome up-grades to worry about.
Partners and e-bikes are welcome
Any emeriti (and/ or partners) interested in joining this ride please contact group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) ASAP who requires rsvp confrimation to book at Milltown Bar.
Friday, 19 August 2022 - 10:00amEasy Riders Cycling Group August 3, 2022
EASY RIDERS — RIDE 5
we are set to for another incursion into Burnaby. An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
MEET AT @ 10:00 am at Arbutus Greenway and West 45th (East side)
Route:
We will head east along the 45 Avenue bike route (which takes in parts of 46 and 47th) to Central Park. Traversing the Park we will pick up the BC Parkway along Beresford and Edmonds and then turn South towards Byrne Creek to return via Rumble Street, the 59th bikeway and the Arbutus Greenway to our starting point.
The weather forecast for Tuesday promises relief from the searing heat of recent days. 20 degrees and some chance of shower.
Only a couple of significant hills on this route (Unless we decided for downhill adventures toward the Fraser River that will perforce exact payment in the re-ascent; mostly we will descend the steepest declines,.
Whether we drop down to the Fraser or not, it is proposed that we reward ourselves with a stop at Adam’s Crepes, 5217 Rumble Street (Authentic French Crepes made with the freshest ingredients”), for refreshment and conversation after making the turn for "home".
Partners and e-bikes are welcome
Any emeriti (and/ or partners) interested in joining this ride please contact group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) before Monday Aug 1 who will provide further details.
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 - 10:00am