Hi Blog Readers and Riders, Winter doesn’t mean stopping — it just means adjusting. I’ve been surprised – again! – by how many beautiful rides are still available through the cooler months, all over BC. I’m sharing a few…
Rides in BC, British Columbia, Delta, Lower Mainland, Maple Ridge, Okanagan, Pitt Meadows, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Greater Vernon is “Trails Capital of BC.” The Ribbons of Green Trails Society, in partnership with the Regional District of North Okanagan, says the trademark celebrates the multitude and quality of trails in the area. Framed by three scenic…
Imagine … a single 370 km long hiking and cycling trail from Sicamous BC in the north to Brewster Washington in the south – spanning the length of the Okanagan Valley lake and river system. Many of the routes…
The Grey Canal surrounds the city of Vernon. Perched high up the hills the route follows the canal bed and offers views over the valley and lakes. Thanks to JP Squire for a great article and for Ribbons of…
For those who love grasslands, singletracks and exploring … come to Merritt! From easy city walks to exciting mountain biking, Merritt has something for everyone. The Merritt Mountain Bike Association (MMBA) is your local go-to-cycling-resource. They organize beginner rides…
Discover over 140 easy, interesting and adventurous routes from Osoyoos to Shuswap Lake and across southern British Columbia. Enjoy traveling the Myra Canyon, Kettle Valley Railway, Okanagan Rail Trail and The Great Trail of Canada. Meander along rivers and…
Hello Riders and Readers – I’m pleased to announce the launch of: Let’s Go Biking to the Okanagan and Beyond Available in book stores, bike shops and gift stores throughout BC or order online at letsgobiking.net/book • All July purchases…
The Okanagan Rail Trail is Amazing !!!! It’s exciting to ride BC’s newest rail trail from Kelowna to Vernon along Okanagan Lake, Woods Lake, Duck Lake and colourful Kalamalka Lake. For an all new map with turn by turn…
The Myra Canyon is one of the most exciting and scenic bike rides in BC! On this section of the Kettle Valley Railway there are 16 wood trestles, 2 steel bridges, and 2 tunnels. Start from the east entrance at Myra…
If you are travelling to the Okanagan head to Oliver BC and ride or walk the Hike & Bike pathway along the Okanagan River Channel. The 18.4 km trail is mostly paved through Oliver, south of Oliver towards Osoyoos…
One of the most popular rides near Penticton goes up to the Adra tunnel and Rock Ovens Park on the Kettle Valley Railway. You will see stone and rock ovens built by the workers constructing the railway. This rail-to-trail…
Take a winery tour along the Naramata Benchlands from Penticton this summer or fall when the grapes are being harvested. The ride is easy and follows the old Kettle Valley Railway for much of the route. Distance: 46km Rating…
Penticton is a cyclists dream. There are beaches to explore, quiet tree-lined paths, lazy riversides, flat and wide city streets and the rail-to-trail Kettle Valley Railway. Distance: 17km Rating: Intermediate some road sections Cue Sheet: 1. Starting from the…
Osoyoos fills with families and beachgoers every summer. This route explores SWIWS Park (Haynes Point) and the Irrigation Canal and more exciting places in Osoyoos. For two new maps of routes in Osoyoos with turn by turn directions, things to see…