Vancouver Island cycling Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/tag/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 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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]]> 25505 Give us safe bike routes so that EVERYONE can cycle https://averagejoecyclist.com/safe-bike-routes/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:37:58 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16932 We met these two on the Lochside Trail. Marge and Dennis ride their trikes on this AAA (all ages and abilities) trail every day.We need safe bike routes in every city, so that many more seniors can cycle in safety. All the money spent on cycling infrastructure would be more than made up by the money saved in the healthcare system if more seniors could safely exercise every day.

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]]> 16932 Boycott Victoria Businesses that Oppose Bike Lanes! https://averagejoecyclist.com/boycott-victoria-businesses-opposing-bike-lanes/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:00:14 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16302 Boycott Victoria Businesses that Oppose Bike Lanes!In Victoria on Vancouver Island, design of its first protected two-way bike lane is taking shape. The design calls for the loss of 32 parking spots. In reaction, local merchants have submitted a petition opposing any protected bike lanes that compromise parking. I am sick of selfish interests compromising cyclist safety - BOYCOTT these businesses!

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