Route: Seaside Bike Route, Vancouver, BC Surfaces: almost all paved Difficulty level: very easy, almost all flat Safety level: very safe, all off road Distance: 15.8 km one way Type of bike required: any, but a hybrid, mountain bike or cruiser would be the most comfortable Suitable for: the whole family on bikes; also trikes, walkers, inline skates and … [Read more...]
Shoreline Trail in Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, BC, Canada – Guide and videos
This is a guide to the Shoreline Trail in Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, BC, Canada. This trail offers a pleasant, flat, family bike ride or walk, with beautiful scenery and clear signposting. Facilities include restaurants, food vendors, children's play parks, a water park, and washrooms at both ends of the trail. Here is a video that shows what the Shoreline Trail is … [Read more...]
Springboard Trail in Belcarra Park: For Seriously Fit Cyclists, or for Those who Seriously Want to be Fit
Springboard Trail in Belcarra Park is only 8 km long, but it’s set in beautiful unspoiled forest, with a hardened surface so you can get some speed up if you want. I would call it the perfect place for a training ride, as there’s a very, very long uphill from the lake. On the other hand, coming back it’s all downhill, which is a lot of fun too. Surfaces: all natural … [Read more...]
Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver: Laid Back Cycling in a Cool Green Forest
Pacific Spirit Regional Park Bike Trails, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Pacific Spirit Regional Park has many bike trails, and they are all pretty easy, and suitable for the whole family. I have cycled there with family members ranging in age from 10 to 71. This video gives you a 15-second taste! https://youtu.be/dCUmI6tc41w Surfaces: mainly off road trail, mainly … [Read more...]
Good News for Richmond Cyclists
Cycling is getting better in Richmond! Not long ago Maggie and I had a pretty terrifying experience when we attempted to cycle around Richmond Island. After I did a post on how awful life is for Richmond cyclists, the City of Richmond got back to me saying that they had plans to improve cycling infrastructure, when funds permitted. So I was happy to hear that Richmond … [Read more...]
