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...]
Let’s make bike routes in Vancouver safer
The Vancouver Park Board abandoned the plan for a new bike path at Kits Beach on February 17th, 2014. BUT they said that some of the money would be re-allocated to other pedestrian and cycling safety priorities. I’m all for that! In fact, on balance, I would rather be able to bike to work safely than be able to bike or walk safely at Kits Beach. After all, the beach is … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Email Todd Stone about Safety Improvements along Stanley Park Causeway
On May 25th a 61-year-old cyclist was killed on the Stanley Park Causeway. Apparently she was trying to get by a pedestrian, fell off the sidewalk, and was hit by a bus. Someone at work asked me: “Whose fault was it – the cyclist’s or the pedestrian's?” That question really made me think. It was not the “fault” of the unfortunate cyclist, and I assume it was also not the … [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...]
