Click here for an updated, complete guide to the Central Valley Greenway – plus Video Translink Planning Department has taken the trouble to respond comprehensively to my posts on the Central Valley Greenway, Part 1 and Part 2. I really appreciate this, and decided to post their response in full, so as many people as possible see it. This response answers a lot of questions … [Read more...]
Lachine Canal Bike Path – Montreal Cycling, Part 4
This is a guide to one of the greatest bike rides in the world, the Lachine Canal Bike Path in Montreal, Canada. We found that one of the finest ways to spend a sunny day cycling in Montreal is to ride down the Lachine Canal Bike Path. Here’s how we spent a perfect day cycling the full length of this bike path, and also got to see the Parc René-Levesque, the St. Lawrence … [Read more...]
If a Bike Route is “temporary” for more than a year, is it actually “permanent”? Problems with the Central Valley Greenway
Problems with the Central Valley Greenway in Metro Vancouver 2014 Update - there is NOTHING temporary about this horrible part of the CVG - it's now lasted longer than many people's marriages ...(Note: this is Part 2 of a 2 part series on the Central Valley Greenway. Here is Part 1. Also, here is a most excellent video of the entire CVG route, in fast-motion, from … [Read more...]
Response from the District of Sooke to my Post on the Dangers of Cycling in Sooke
My post on Cycling in Sooke was a pretty scathing indictment of the current situation in that area, so close to the wonderful Galloping Goose Cycling Trail. In response, I am happy to say that I have just received two very constructive and encouraging emails: one from the Mayor of Sooke, and one from Sooke's Engineering Technologist. It goes to show that it is worth raising … [Read more...]
The Central Valley Greenway – If a Greenway is full of Semi’s, is it still a Greenway?
If a Greenway is full of Semi’s, is it still a Greenway? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on the Central Valley Greenway (Note: this is Part 1 of a 2 part series on the Central Valley Greenway. You can find Part 2 here.) Click here for an updated, complete guide to the Central Valley Greenway – plus Video There are moments on the Central Valley Greenway (CVG) when you … [Read more...]
