Salt Spring Island
Load up the panniers! We enjoyed a trip to Salt Spring Island last week, then spent a few days islands exploring on Galiano, Mayne, Pender and Saturna on a mix...
San Juan Island Hopping
The San Juan Islands are perfect for island hopping and traveling by bike. What’s better than loading up the panniers and heading out on a car-less journey to many islands linked...
Lopez Island
Lopez Island is the flattest of all the San Juan Islands = a great place to ride with kids. There are many routes to discover. Here are two we have enjoyed:...
Southlands
You can feel miles from the city in Vancouver’s Southlands neighbourhood, a rural area near UBC and the Musqueam Nation. Starting from Pacific Spirit Park, explore wooded trails, visit the Musqueam Cultural Centre, and pass by the Southlands Riding Club. You’ll ride the Fraser River Trail, a section of the Canyon to Coast Trail. There is art and signage along the route telling the history of this former industrial area. Originally built as a horse trail by local equestrians ― yield to horses and riders along the trail.
Around the Mountain
She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain on this ride! Loop around Burnaby Mountain ― hills, crunchy trails and a bit of Wahoo! singletrack. For the full route, start from Port Moody and climb up through the hills of Glenayre; or shorten the ride by starting at Burquitlam Skytrain and ending at Moody Centre Station. A fun and rollicking ride!
Ladner Loop-de-Doop!
Ladner is a cyclist’s dream ... flat ... scenic ... and fun! Visit the quaint town of Ladner, then explore many trails — Brunswick Point, Great Blue Heron Way, through Tsawwassen and Beach Grove then onto Boundary Bay Trail. Return via 64th street back — what a loop!
BC Parkway
For a great city ride through New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver, take the BC Parkway. The mostly flat route follows the Skytrain most of the way. It’s 18km long from the Fraser River to Trout Lake. I start at 22nd Station, have lunch on Commercial Drive and take the train back. For a longer loop, connect with Central Valley Greenway.
Fort to Fort Trail
Sometimes there’s the perfect ride — this is one of my favourites — the river and valley views are spectacular. The route follows the The Great Trail through farm fields along the Fraser River to Fort Langley. For a shorter ride start at Derby Reach Park, explore the quaint town of Fort Langley and enjoy lunch or an ice-cream! Add on a visit to Brae Island Park or visit the 1827 Historic Fort.
Steveston South Dyke Trail
A favourite and easy ride — from art sculptures to boats, an old fishing village with many shops and restaurants, three museums, a boardwalk, wildlife — this ride has it all.
Beacon Bike Rack Light
• Is your license plate hidden by your bike rack? • Are your tail, brake lights, and turn signals hard to see? Not only is this a...
Bellingham Interurban Trail
When you’re ready to explore a bit of singletrack and some trails south of the border, try the Bellingham Interurban Trail. The trailhead starts just south of Fairhaven along an old...
Shuswap + North Okanagan ~ Green Valleys
Explore the North Okanagan and Shuswap on these fun routes. Take a loop around Mt. Ida on scenic back roads through three river valleys: Salmon River, Shuswap River, and Deep...