Garden Cycling Tours

Cycling the Garden Gate 2026

CVHS “Cycling the Garden Gate”

Gardens by Bike event in downtown Courtenay

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Cycling the Garden Gate event poster 2026

This summer, we are launching a new event that you, our members, suggested!

Participants will start at Lake Trail Community School, where parking is available for offloading bikes. Members of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition will be on hand to provide advice on cycling in the Comox Valley.
Participants can follow a self-guided trail or go with a leader to explore the gardens by bike. The route covers 11km with a total change in elevation of 70m.
We have two community gardens on the route (volunteers from the organizations will be on hand to provide information about the gardens).
Six interesting private gardens demonstrate the contrasting ways homeowners approach gardening in downtown Courtenay.

We ask that you complete the waiver below, and Register using the button below. We are asking for a minimum $5 donation. All donations will be divided between Lush Valley “Share the Harvest”, Lake Trail Community Education Society and Comox Valley Horticultural Society.

Complete the waiver here:

Cycling Tour Waiver

Cycling the Garden Gate consent form

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (Hereinafter referred to as the “Release Agreement”) BY AGREEING TO THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! TO: Comox Valley Horticultural Society (CVHS), and all owners or occupiers of venues or premises where Cycling Activities (as defined herein) take place, DEFINITION In this Release Agreement the term “Cycling Activities” shall refer to the “Cycling the Garden Gate” event held by the CVHS (hereafter referred to as “the Releasees”). SAFETY I have been advised I must wear an approved helmet while participating in Cycling Activities, and to comply with all applicable municipal and provincial highway laws and regulations. I recognize that serious head injury or death can result, even when a helmet is worn. I understand that I am voluntarily participating in the Cycling Activities at my own risk and I believe that I am in appropriate health and physical condition. I acknowledge that I am 18 years or older to participate in this event. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the potential danger involved, and hereby agree to accept any and all risks of injury and death, and disclaim any liability against Comox Valley Horticultural Society related to the activities. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS I am aware that participation in Cycling Activities involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: changing weather conditions; mechanical failure of bicycles; loss of balance; falls; difficulty or inability to control one’s speed and direction; railway tracks, potholes, curbs, loose gravel, holes, depressions; impact or collision with natural and constructed objects, pedestrians, motor vehicles or other cyclists; encounters with domestic or wild animals, failing to cycle safely or within one’s own ability, strenuous physical exertion, physical contact with other participants while cycling including negligence on the part of other participants; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF CYCLING ACTIVITIES. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH CYCLING ACTIVITIES AS SET OUT ABOVE AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT 1. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES for any and all liability for any property damage, loss or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in Cycling Activities with Comox Valley Horticultural Society; 2. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity; 3. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of British Columbia. In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Cycling Activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition will provide a free Comox Valley Cycling Map to all participants to help you explore our area in your future adventures on your bike.

info@comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca