Here is a complete guide to the awesome Seaside Bike Route in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Seaside Route is a multi-use recreational route. Cycle along this flat, off-road trail and enjoy amazing views all along the Vancouver Seawall. The Seaside Bike Route goes from the Convention Center at Coal Harbour on Burrard Inlet, all the way to Jericho Beach. Watch our video of part of … [Read more...]
Vancouver Bike Ride from Convention Centre to Granville Island via the Seaside Bike Route and the Aquabus Ferry
Here’s a great bike ride to do in Vancouver! With many on and off-road bikeways, cycling is an ideal way to explore the beautiful city of Vancouver. And if you need to rent a bike to do it, here is a complete list of Vancouver bike rentals stores. This completely off-road Vancouver bike ride goes from the Convention Center to Granville Island, via the Seaside Bike Route – … [Read more...]
Vancouver Bike Share is a Go – But Helmets are Still in the Way
Vision Vancouver first announced that it was considering a bike share program back in 2010. Back then it was widely hailed, with 80% of surveyed residents stating they would use it, and 70% claiming they would even use it in the winter. Tourists were even more enthusiastic in their responses. However, various factors stalled the implementation of a Vancouver Bike Share. But … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling #3 – Central Valley Greenway (CVG) in Metro Vancouver – Guide plus Video
This is a guide plus video of the entire Central Valley Greenway (CVG). This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Science World at False Creek in downtown Vancouver to the New Westminster Quay on the north bank of the mighty Fraser River, via the Central Valley Greenway (CVG). It's a challenging but very interesting bike ride. Parts are magical, other parts still need work to make … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling – Great Bike Rides In and Around Vancouver
With the tourist season coming, I decided to make some of my most popular posts about great bike rides in and around Vancouver easier to find. (Of course, these rides are not just for tourists. People who live in metro Vancouver can enjoy these rides all year round!) So I have created this post about Vancouver cycling. This page is not about cycling activism or cycling … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling #2 – Second Beach Pool to Prospect Point in Stanley Park – Guide plus Video
Great Bike Rides in and around Vancouver! This Vancouver bike ride goes from Second Beach Pool to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver via an off-road trail in the Stanley Park Forest. For some of the finest Vancouver cycling, try the Prospect Point bike trail, an off-road trail in the heart of Vancouver's Stanley Park. It goes from the car park at Second Beach … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling #1 – Convention Center to Science World
Great Bike Rides in and around Vancouver! This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Convention Center to Science World in downtown Vancouver, via the Hornby Street Bike Lane and the Seaside Bike Route. Vancouver cycling offers spectacular, scenic bike rides in and around Vancouver for all. This is the first in a series of guides and videos to show you some of the best Vancouver … [Read more...]
VPD Creates Alternative Hornby Bike Lane during 420 Festival
I walked over to take a look at the 420 Festival yesterday. The event was held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and attracted more people than I have ever seen there. It looked like a cross between the trade show of most marketers' dreams, and Woodstock. Unfortunately, there were so many people that they started to spill out onto the streets - where they came to rest on the … [Read more...]
Cycing the Gulf Islands – Salt Spring Bed and Breakfast Welcomes Cyclists
It’s time to start planning some bike touring. How about a Gulf Island getaway? Salt Spring Island is a great place for bike touring – and here’s a Gulf Island bed and breakfast that actually rewards you for being a cyclist! Hedgerow House is a boutique-style Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island. It offers a Pedal Power Discount, along with a … [Read more...]
