This is a guide plus video of the entire Central Valley Greenway (CVG). This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Science World at False Creek in downtown Vancouver to the New Westminster Quay on the north bank of the mighty Fraser River, via the Central Valley Greenway (CVG). It's a challenging but very interesting bike ride. Parts are magical, other parts still need work to make … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling – Great Bike Rides In and Around Vancouver
With the tourist season coming, I decided to make some of my most popular posts about great bike rides in and around Vancouver easier to find. (Of course, these rides are not just for tourists. People who live in metro Vancouver can enjoy these rides all year round!) So I have created this post about Vancouver cycling. This page is not about cycling activism or cycling … [Read more...]
Business Man Changes his Mind about Separate Bike Lanes!
Business people around the world have tended to oppose separate bike lanes. But here’s a turnaround from a Vancouver businessman that many readers will find very encouraging! I have supported separate bike lanes for a long time. I have watched with amazement as businesses in Vancouver have fought tooth and nail against separate bike lanes in Vancouver. The reason for their … [Read more...]
What it feels like to commute to work on a BionX PL-350 electric bike
This post is all about how great it feels to commute to work on my BionX electric bike! What’s so wonderful about cars, anyway? The other day it was raining heavily (in Vancouver, imagine that), and I happened to have my wife’s Mustang at work (instead of the bike I usually commute with every day). “Aren’t you happy you don’t have to bike home today?” asked one of my … [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...]
