Osprey Loop Dyke Trail in Pitt Meadows, BC, on the Aloette River We recently discovered this gem of a rural family cycling trail, just 30 minutes east of Vancouver. Not only is it great for cycling, but the Osprey Loop is also one of the most dog friendly trails we have ever found. This is great, as we have two small dogs that Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist loves to … [Read more...]
How to Report Cycling Dangers and Hazards in British Columbia
Worried about safety hazards on your cycling route? Hurt yourself on a bad pothole? Fed up with someone blocking the bike route? Who you gonna call? Here is a list of where to report all kinds of cycling dangers and safety hazards on bike routes in British Columbia. Just click on the links! Burnaby - Information on City website Comox Valley - Hazard Report - Comox … [Read more...]
I found MORE car parking on Hornby Street!
Yesterday I reported that – contrary to what Mike Brascia of Brascia’s Tailors alleges – there is plenty of car parking on Hornby. Today I found even MORE parking on Hornby Street. This almost embarrassing abundance of car parking is ALL at Hornby and Dunsmuir – which happen to be the two separate bike routes that have caused such an outcry from business people about LACK of … [Read more...]
Vancouver Bike Routes – No Lack of Parking on Hornby Street – So Why are Businesses Complaining?
Recently the Vancouver Sun published yet another inflammatory article on Vancouver bike routes (“Jury is still out on impact of downtown Vancouver bike lanes - Ridership is up, but businesses still complain about loss of parking and lack of consultation”). [Tweet "Regardless of cynical complaints, separate bike lanes BOOST business!"] Writer Jeff Lee quoted angry … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s Seaside Greenway – Opening Party!
Seaside Greenway Sign for Party - Average Joe CyclistHundreds of cyclists braved the rain yesterday to celebrate the completion of Vancouver’s Seaside Greenway. The event was jointly organized by Vancouver's HUB, the Vancouver Public Space Network, and neighbors of the area. It included music and food carts at Mill House Park. Read about Great Bike Rides in and Around … [Read more...]
