Great Bike Rides in and around Vancouver! This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Convention Center to Science World in downtown Vancouver, via the Hornby Street Bike Lane and the Seaside Bike Route. Vancouver cycling offers spectacular, scenic bike rides in and around Vancouver for all. This is the first in a series of guides and videos to show you some of the best Vancouver … [Read more...]
Why Joe and I are Voting Yes on the BC Transit Referendum
Joe and I are voting Yes in the BC Transit Referendum for transit expansion because it is the right thing to do: for ourselves, for our children, for our grandchildren, for our city, and for our planet. For a relatively small annual cost to each household, we can expand transit and ensure that Vancouver continues to be a liveable region for years to come. I am a rare … [Read more...]
VPD Creates Alternative Hornby Bike Lane during 420 Festival
I walked over to take a look at the 420 Festival yesterday. The event was held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and attracted more people than I have ever seen there. It looked like a cross between the trade show of most marketers' dreams, and Woodstock. Unfortunately, there were so many people that they started to spill out onto the streets - where they came to rest on the … [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...]
Cycing the Gulf Islands – Salt Spring Bed and Breakfast Welcomes Cyclists
It’s time to start planning some bike touring. How about a Gulf Island getaway? Salt Spring Island is a great place for bike touring – and here’s a Gulf Island bed and breakfast that actually rewards you for being a cyclist! Hedgerow House is a boutique-style Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island. It offers a Pedal Power Discount, along with a … [Read more...]
