Vancouver Island Cycling Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-reviews/bike-tours-and-trails/cycling-in-canada/vancouver-island-cycling/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:43:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 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 Guide to Biking on Newcastle Island, Nanaimo https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-biking-on-newcastle-island-nanaimo/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:07:26 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=25505 Do you enjoy cycling in beautiful places with no cars at all? If so, consider an expedition to go biking on Newcastle Island, a small island just off Nanaimo (which is itself on Vancouver Island). On this island-off-an-island, there are no cars and no roads at all. The island is a provincial marine park. Apart from peaceful cycling, it also offers a casual restaurant, beautiful beaches, and a pristine wildlife experience. What’s not to like?

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