Bike Tours and Trails Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-reviews/bike-tours-and-trails/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:02:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Traboulay PoCo Trail in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada https://averagejoecyclist.com/traboulay-poco-trail-port-coquitlam/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/traboulay-poco-trail-port-coquitlam/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:08:16 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16646 Complete bike training plan - You will find this plan easy to follow - and along the way, you might just have some great experiences!The Traboulay PoCo Trail is a great family-friendly cycling trail and hiking trail. It is safe and well-maintained, offering something for everyone. Located just 27 km from Vancouver, it is well worth a day trip. If you’re trying to see as much of BC in as little time as possible you could not do much better than this trail.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/traboulay-poco-trail-port-coquitlam/feed/ 2 16646 Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail, Vancouver – Guide plus Video https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 12:08:12 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16654 One of the many scenic spots on the Stanley Park Seawall - part of Vancouver cylingThis is a complete guide plus narrated video about the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail - one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouver’s Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It's the third-biggest park in North America, comprising 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English Bay and Burrard Inlet, the entire park offers magical water views, and shade from towering, ancient trees.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/feed/ 2 16654 Bike-Friendly Cities in the USA for your Next Vacation https://averagejoecyclist.com/bike-friendly-cities-in-the-usa-for-your-next-vacation/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:08:00 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=41680 Bike friendly cities in the USA. There are many great places for cyclists of all skill levels to have fun in the United StatesOne of the finest ways to see American cities is on two wheels.  Seeing the sights by bike is the ideal option for casual cyclists who want to get a closer look at what our cities have to offer, while keeping active on your vacation. There are many great places for cyclists of all skill levels to have fun in the United States. This post will help you to find them.

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]]> 41680 The Amazing Evolution of Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure https://averagejoecyclist.com/amazing-evolution-of-vancouver-cycling-infrastructure/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:05:27 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18674 This post presents photos and videos to document key developments in the amazing evolution of Vancouver cycling infrastructure. Located on the west coast of Canada, 200 miles north of Seattle, Vancouver, BC, is a beautiful city with a mild climate well suited for cycling. But until recently, it lacked sufficient user-friendly cycling. Not anymore! This post showcases the key developments in the evolution of Vancouver into a cycling-friendly city.

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]]> 18674 Vancouver Cycling – Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:05:41 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=34349 Vancouver cycling is wonderfully diverse. In this post we showcase some of our most popular posts about great bike rides in and around Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver cycling offers a range of options, from adventurous and athletic to easy and family friendly. Includes great bike rides in Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, and Vancouver Island.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides/feed/ 2 34349 Guide to the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:08:25 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16643 Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears - and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!This is a comprehensive guide (with maps) to cycling the family-friendly and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. It's a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views!

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]]> 16643 Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island – a Guide https://averagejoecyclist.com/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:05:46 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=11614 We met these two on the Lochside Trail. Marge and Dennis ride their trikes on this AAA (all ages and abilities) trail every day.Here is a guide, with videos and maps, to cycling the Lochside Trail. This is a flat, largely off-road trail on Vancouver Island that takes you all the way from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to the beautiful city of Victoria.

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]]> 11614 Inspirational Film about a Near Impossible Bike Ride https://averagejoecyclist.com/near-impossible-bike-ride/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:26:38 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39308 Inspirational video about Montreal cyclist Charles Ouimet ascending the world's most difficult gravel road, the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, on his bike.

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]]> 39308 10 Family-Friendly USA Cycling Trails to Visit with the Kids https://averagejoecyclist.com/10-family-friendly-usa-cycling-trails/ Sun, 24 May 2020 19:51:32 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=33819 In this post, we showcase 10 family-friendly rides across the USA that are perfect for family bike rides. As far as family activities go, nothing gets everyone involved quite like cycling. Whether it’s a day trip, short outing, or a multi-day adventure, cycling gives families a safe and fun opportunity to share wonderful experiences together.

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]]> 33819 Cycling the Erie Canal https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-erie-canal/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 02:36:13 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=32129 Cycling the Erie CanalJonathan Duda shares how he cycled the entire length of the historic Erie Canal. It is a 360 mile route across New York State from Buffalo to Albany. All who complete this route become certified “End-to-enders”!

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