Touring British Columbia since 1976
Update May 15: This ride runs rain or shine, though leader may modify the ride or cut it short in the event of rain. Let’s go to Fort Langley for lunch. We leave from Port Moody, go through Port Coquitlam and head towards Fort Langley via the Golden Ears bridge.
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This ride winds through Vancouver, Burnaby, and New West before stopping for pizza lunch at the new Delta Marriot Hotel and Casino right by the shuttle. We return via the the Massey Tunnel shuttle, which we all love to complain about. Let’s see if it’s as flawed and inconvenient as
Continue readingUpdate May 27: The quota has been filled. Sorry, no more riders. Thanks for your interest. Time to reunite with the chain gang and explore my own backyard. Join me on this ride to Minnekhada Regional Park. I’ve never been there before, so expect surprises. Social distancing and limits on
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All flat (except the bridge) and all road, who can resist a leisurely ride through Richmond ending with a stop in Steveston, everyone’s favorite fishing village? Most likely we will be breaking at Garry Point Park to meet safety measures, but riders are free to take out and go to
Continue readingThis is a 2 day bike tour that features some spectacular scenery of the Fraser Valley, from the pastoral farms to snow-capped mountains. The ride starts near Sumas and goes to Harrison Lake where we spend Saturday night. The following day will take us past Bridal Falls and back to
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Now that it’s June, it’s time to hit the mountains, well almost. The ride goes to the North Shore and then up Lilloet Road to where the pleasant part of the ride starts. (Anyone who wants to do just a leisure ride, we will meet up with you at the
Continue readingCome join a ride from Mission to Harrison along the north side of the Fraser. The ride follows the Lougheed which has a nice wide shoulder the whole way. Leaving Mission, it’s a flat spin till Deroche, from there a gentle rolling terrain to Harrison with the exception of one
Continue readingUpdate June 17: It’s now a leisure ride! Celebrate the summer solstice and go on a night ride. No, not with David Hasselhoff, though the show Knight Rider foreshadowed the self-driving car and the smart watch with which to summons it. Don’t look directly into his eyes! Many try but
Continue reading    Don’t let the pictures fool you…it’s not about the beer!! Enjoy the pastoral views on quiet country roads. All the elevation is at the beginning then nothing but flat terrain…a roadie’s dream. I am going anyways so I thought I can take some people with me. We’ll
Continue readingClick on the title to make this post easier to read. This hub-and-spoke bike trip is based out of Sorrento, located near Salmon Arm, on the banks of Shuswap Lake. There will be day rides starting and ending in Sorrento, with ride options available here and here. There are many
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Curses! Expect to climb on this ride, so keep the punny expletives coming. Tackle Seymour Dam at the end of the Seymour Lower Conservation Trail. Follow it up with a ride to Capilano Dam before descending to cross the Lions Gate Bridge home. Great views at both sites. Bring a
Continue readingLeave your indoor trainer behind. Put on your finest lycra and join fellow mamils in a leisurely yet refreshing ride exploring the bike paths and bike lanes (ahem… and small repetitious hills!) of North Vancouver. As we leave we ride through downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. Once we cross the
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Pedal to Whytecliff Park for a quick workout and then a dip to cool off. Expected pace: mid 20s kph on the flats. Bring a trusty bike, tools for flats, and the skills to use them. The concession might be open at Whytecliff, but best to bring your own food/energy
Continue readingUpdate June 5: When you RSVP, please indicate if you have space in your car for another person and their bike. Enjoy good company, staying awake, and gas money in return. Update June 2: Please note date change. How better to celebrate Canada Day weekend than to leave the country!
Continue readingLimits on riders apply. Make sure you RSVP the leader to ensure there is availability. Why climb to one university when you can do two? Join Toby on his inaugural ride that takes you to the top of both SFU and UBC, places of higher learning where you can grow
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