This is a guide (plus map and videos) to cycling the family-friendly and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. This is a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views! The Galloping Goose Bike … [Read more...]
Guide to Biking on Newcastle Island, Nanaimo
Do you enjoy cycling in beautiful places with no cars at all? If so, consider an expedition to go biking on Newcastle Island, a small island just off Nanaimo (which is itself on Vancouver Island). On this island-off-an-island, there are no cars and no roads at all. The island is a provincial marine park. Apart from peaceful cycling, it also offers a casual restaurant, beautiful … [Read more...]
Give us safe bike routes so that EVERYONE can cycle
This is Marj and Dennis, two dedicated cyclists we met on the Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island. A retired couple living in Sidney on Vancouver Island, they cycle the Lochside Trail every day for exercise, and also use their trikes for shopping trips. The Lochside Trail is clearly marked and relatively safe, making it an ideal cycling route. Every time we cycle the … [Read more...]
Boycott Victoria Businesses that Oppose Bike Lanes!
In the lovely city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, design of its first (long overdue) protected two-way bike lane is taking shape. The design calls for the loss of 32 parking spots. In reaction, local merchants have submitted a petition opposing any protected bike lanes that compromise parking. Here is one of the proposed bikes lanes for Victoria. It's just painted lines - not … [Read more...]
