This is a complete guide to the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail - which is one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouver’s Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It's the third-biggest park in North America, a splendid 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English … [Read more...]
The Amazing Evolution of Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure
Vancouver, BC is located on the west coast of Canada, 120 miles (200 km) north of Seattle, and is a beautiful city with a mild climate well suited for cycling. It has undergone a truly remarkable evolution in sustainable transportation since the 1970s, and this post uses photos and videos to document key developments in this evolution. The Beginning It all started back in the … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling – Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver cycling is wonderfully diverse. In this post we showcase some of our most popular posts about great bike rides in and around Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver cycling offers a range of options, from adventurous and athletic to easy and family friendly. This post includes great bike rides in Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, and Vancouver … [Read more...]
People on Bikes are Key to Downtown Business Growth
Following the release of new figures which show that 51 per cent of people in Vancouver want to cycle more often, business leaders are recognizing the impact that bikes can have on the local economy. The City of Vancouver’s recent Walking and Cycling scorecard illustrated an active city in which half of the population already reach their destination by bike, foot or … [Read more...]
Another Great Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver
Today's Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver was a great success, with an excellent turnout despite cloudy skies. The rain held off for just long enough for most riders to finish the relaxed ride around the blossom-lined lanes of Vancouver. Here is a very short video to give you an idea of what this ride feels like: https://youtu.be/BHUUMNqf6vs Bike the Blossoms in … [Read more...]
Bike the Blossoms in Vancouver on 29 April 2017
The annual Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver, BC is coming soon! Bike the Blossoms in Vancouver is organized by Velopalooza and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. The Bike the Blossoms Ride offers the opportunity to cycle along a well-marked route, enjoying the new cherry blossoms, in the company of many other relaxed and happy cyclists. Sign up on Saturday 29 April, … [Read more...]
HUB Cycling works to UnGap the Map in Metro Vancouver
Let’s UnGap the Map and create a safer and healthier Metro Vancouver for all! HUB Cycling, the charitable non-profit behind Bike to Work Week, has launched a new video to raise awareness of their campaign to make cycling safer and more connected for everyone in Metro Vancouver. https://youtu.be/JjuMoUoQ5ok Over 40% of Metro Vancouver residents want to cycle more often … [Read more...]
How to have a fun cycling vacation in Vancouver
Are thniking about having a fun cycling vacation in Vancouver? Great idea! Here's a Vancouver cycling guide with indispensable tips and insider information that you can use to plan your best family cycling vacation ever! To whet your appetite, here is our video of part of the Seaside Bike Route, which is described below in the post: https://youtu.be/DSS_pF6yEas Full … [Read more...]
Bike Rentals Vancouver – Where to Rent Bikes in Vancouver
This post is all about finding bike rentals in Vancouver, BC, Canada! Vancouver is rapidly becoming a destination vacation city for people who like to ride bikes. Check out our map showing you where to rent bikes in Vancouver, and the contact details for the rental stores. This post also has a video about the joys of cycling in Vancouver, and a video showing you how to use … [Read more...]
