Burnaby's Deer Lake Park offers fun, safe cycling and hiking in a beautiful, lakeside environment - right in the heart of Burnaby. Read all about it here. Route: Various trails in Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC Surfaces: All off-road, hard soil, gravel, and some boardwalk Difficulty level: very easy, completely flat, in parts; but on the perimeter of the park, … [Read more...]
The Osprey Loop In Pitt Meadows – Dog Friendly Trail for Cycling and Hiking
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...]
Vancouver’s Seaside Bike Route from Coal Harbour to the Maritime Museum, Part 2 – an Average Joe Cyclist Guide
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...]
The West Dyke Trail in Richmond – Fun for the Whole Family
The West Dyke Trail in Richmond, BC, Canada, is a flat, six-km (3.7 miles) trail that’s fun for the whole family. An ideal family cycling activity is to park close to the beginning of the trail, cycle 6 km to either Garry Point Park or the lovely fishing village of Steveston (which are right next to each other), stop for an ice-cream or some fish and chips, and then cycle back … [Read more...]
