Touring British Columbia since 1976
This ride is for VBC members only! The Ride: Enjoy this year’s longest day with a ride to Deep Cove. What does Deep Cove and summer solstice have in common, one might ask? Apparently nothing at all. Still, the views and the up and downs make it all worthwhile. 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 readingThe Ride: Come for a ride and enjoy some of Richmond’s longer riverside stretches. The views are awesome, and traffic is light on weekends. The Route: The route will take us on 10th, south on Heather, across the Canada Line bridge, east on River Road, then south on 7 and
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
Continue readingThis ride starts at the Olympic Village, Stanley Park, UBC, Marine Drive to Kent to Dorothy and Colin’s house for a BBQ (provided). We can pick people up along the way, just let me know before hand. Want a real easy ride, may I suggest meeting at the Skytrain bridge
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The Ride: Celebrate Canada Day exploring the mouth of British Columbia’s greatest river named after Simon Fraser who, before Canada became a country, charted much of what is now British Columbia and later Canada. Luckily for us, much of the river shores are easily accessible by cyclists and alike. 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 readingFriends and members only. This ride starts at the Olympic Village, Stanley Park, UBC, Marine Drive to Kent to Dorothy and Colin’s house for a BBQ (provided). We can pick people up along the way, just let me know before hand. Want a real easy ride, may I suggest meeting
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!
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Let’s celebrate a belated Canada Day with a nice little bike ride! We will ride eastbound on the 7/11 trail, and over Queensborough Bridge, to River Road. Then westbound on River Road, and over the Canada Line Bridge. Maybe stop for coffee and a baked treat at Wick’s Cafe. This
Continue readingThe Ride:  I would like to lead a Richmond ride on the above date starting a 9 AM from Terra Breads at the Olympic Village site. I will be taking the following route: Ontario, 45th, Heather, Jacomb, Sidaway, No. 5, Dyke Rd, …. Railway, No. 2 bridge, Flying Beaver. I
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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