Book now and stay the weekend! Special rates to cycle tour participants until June 30th! Our 2011 Hotel Sponsor, the Coast Chilliwack Hotel is offering a special rate of $89 and $99. Call in to central reservations at 1-800-663-1144 and quote ‘Slow Food Cycle Tour’ to get these rates or go online and use CCK-GFC1104 (group code).  If you wait until after June 30th, the rates will go up to $109 and $119 respectively for Double Bed Rooms and King Suites.

Participation in the cycle tours will be limited to 1000 cyclists per tour to ensure the farmers are not overwhelmed and you and your friends and family have a quality experience. Our cycle tours are increasingly popular so secure your participation by pre-registering.  Click here to register.  PRIZES – Only those who pre-register online are entered to win special prizes.   

Volunteer 2-4 hrs. on event day and attend the Slow Food Vancouver Summer Cycle Tours for FREE!!  We need your help so please email your name and number to our volunteer coordinator Daniela at velar.daniela@gmail.com.

Agassiz:

• We have a new start location for this year’s Agassiz Cycle Tour event at the corner of Cameron and McCallum Road (on the way to the Agassiz Speedway).  Click here for directions and map.
• Returning to the Agassiz Cycle Tour this year is one of the tour’s most popular farms – Swift Aquaculture.
• Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Agassiz will be hosting their 125 Year Anniversary Open House

Chilliwack:

• LOVE LOCAL . . . LOVE WINE! On the Chilliwack Cycle Tour day you will meet Kim Murphy who was born and raised in Chilliwack and can often be found tasting and touring the bountiful wines of British Columbia. An avid wine fan, Kim was introduced to the fantastic wines of BC when there were only 16 wineries.  Kim brings her favourites to the Pinot Noir Vineyard for you to try from her 100% British Columbia Sardis Park VQA Wine Store located in Sardis/Chilliwack.  Swirl . .  . Sip . . . and Savour! Graham, of Pinot Noir Vineyard, will also be on hand to enlighten you to the glorious satisfaction of operating a vineyard – not making wine!  Step by step in 3 easy lessons!  LOL.

• Also on the Chilliwack Slow Food Cycle Tour this year, the McKeen family at Greendale Pottery – Home of Greendale Black Angus are pleased to have Executive Chef Tony Heesterman of the Chilliwack Coast Hotel’s “PRESTONS” preparing a fine menu selection showcasing their home-grown, all-natural Angus Beef.  Starting at 11:30am, Chef Heesterman will be offering an exciting array of delicious canapés.  As you sample the fine fare, relax and take in the ambience of the farm.  Enjoy the music of their Guest Musicians from 11:30am to 2:30pm.  This Clarinet Duo performs in a wide variety of musical genres including swing, classical, baroque, blues and funk.
  • Chef Heesterman’s Menu will include:
    Beef Rouladen Skewer – Thin slices of Beef, lightly brushed with Dijon Mustard rolled with Gherkin and Red Wine Onion Confit – $3.00
    Spicy Teriyaki Beef Jerky – Thin strips of Spicy Teriyaki Beef Jerky Set on Organic Baby Greens and Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette – $5.00
    Pulled Beef Slider – Braised Beef in our House made BBQ sauce with Fried Red Onion and Bell Pepper Relish – $2.00
    Greendale Angus Chili with Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Artisan Bread – $2.00
    Grilled Vegetable Skewers – Yellow & Green Zucchini, Red onions, Bell Pepper Marinated in Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil – $2.00

Register online today and mark your calendars!