We will be retiring to Vancouver or Victoria but I'd live some opinions on the best cycling infrastructure and car raging?
I've bike in Edmonton and surrounding areas but Vancouver is way bigger population wise.
We would like to be carefree so it will be a mix of biking, public transportation etc...
Best neighbourhoods for cycling?
We are seniors FWIW
Thank you 😊
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https://link.lists.vancouver.ca/v/443/81f138bdeac23c113534ac2bf9b0b519104e3d5a46fb349d
In this issue...
Register for Go by Bike Week and log your ride daily to win prizes! May 3 - to June 5 https://hubcycling.ca/events/go-by-bike-week
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And many other free events!
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I want to bike from Kits to Lighthouse Park. It says Marine Dr. is a bike path but I’ve ridden busses that go along there pretty fast and it’s very curvy with no shoulders in some places.
How scary is it on a Tuesday/Weds/Thurs between 3-5pm?
Email from WGF copied below:
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has informed us that Cypress Bowl Road, where the Forte typically climbs to Cypress Mountain summit, is scheduled for pavement rehabilitation works around the time of this year's event, and availability cannot be guaranteed for a cycling event. As a result, we are changing the Forte route as follows:
- Forte riders will leave Stanley Park 5 minutes after the start of the St Regis Cup.
- Forte riders will follow the Gran Fondo route to Callaghan Valley Road, 15 km before the finish at Whistler, and summit to Whistler Olympic Park (WOP), past the iconic 2010 Olympic Nordic Ski Jumps (aid station at summit)
- Forte riders will descend from WOP and rejoin the Gran Fondo route to the finish line
- Callaghan Valley Road adds 24 km's with an average 4% grade
This year's updated Forte route provides the same sense of accomplishment with a fresh challenge!
Here's a link to see the updated route: Here
Start Time Changes for 2026
As a result of the change in Forte route, all categories will now have revised start times as follows:
St Regis Cup: 6:00 am
Forte: 6:05 am
Alta Classe: 6:10 am
GranFondo: 6:20 am
Medio: 9:00 am start (at Whistler)
The above start time changes provide athlete benefits including cooler morning temperatures, a more inclusive ride experience, and finishing earlier in the day enjoy the celebrations longer.
More details to come.
For FAQ, please check here.
Hi all!
I am planning on bike packing from Kagoshima to Tokyo this June/July and am looking for someone/some people to bike with for any part. I love riding my bike but have never ridden long distances and never have bike packed before. So I am definitely a beginner!
I don't know if ill make it all the way to Tokyo but I plan to keep going as long as its fun or I run out of time as I have to fly back home to Canada sometime in July to start preparing for my next semester of uni.
Let me know if you want to meet up!
btw, I forgot to mention that I have a rough route planned out where I have hotels/campsites every 100km but I may keep a more leisurely pace of ~50km-80km as its my first time. Also, I have a Cannondale Topstone 1 gravel bike but I am planning on sticking to paved roads mainly but will definitely be looking for cool rindo side roads if possible. I am really laid back so I am open to being flexible with pace or accommodation!
I really appreciate any advice or recommendations!!!
Some asshat pulled out of a alley directly on to a bike path on Smith, I managed to stop before going over his hood. I only ran into him mangling my fender in the process.
He gave a meek apology.
On the upside, my brakes work...
And don't forget your allergy meds!
To the asshat riding the Poco Traboulay trail this morning, just east of the Hyde Creek rec center who just would not give way, that's my damn side of the trail. I was heading WB and bro was well on my side of the trail. Clearly saw me. Did not want to move over to his side of the trail.
I *almost* dropped my shoulder into you. I don't care if you're having the convo of your life with your buddy, move the fuck over.
Everyone else on the trail today was spectacular. 🤟
Firstly wondered if there is a decent BC specific Bike-packing sub?
Also looking for any recommendations for weekend Bike-packing setup rentals? Have a trip booking in with some mates but my set up isn't up to it so hoping to hire a hard-tail with bags?
Really greatful for any tips or recommendations!
Hey, thinking about heading out to do this loop but only have a road bike, have read mixed reviews of this trail saying it's mostly paved and hard packed, photos I've seen show some gravel-y areas so a little torn.
Is this a good idea or would it be better to find a different trail or take some detours etc
Thanks!
Trying to figure out if bringing a Tern HSD or GSD onto the Canada Line is allowed, and what the experience is actually like day-to-day.
Context: I need to take it to drop my kid off at daycare in Richmond. I'm thinking biking + skytrain is better than bridge car traffic. Plus I've wanted a cargo bike for a long time.
From what I've gathered, the SkyTrain allows e-bikes up to 175cm. The HSD comes in at around 170cm, so it should be fine, but the GSD is reportedly 180-190cm depending on the model, which puts it over the limit.
Has anyone taken either of these on the SkyTrain? Is it manageable in practice, even with the size?
Thinking about commuting to work daily (when it's sunny only) from 88 ave & king george to No. 6 Rd Richmond. Do you think it's a good or bad idea? 90% of the road looks to be dedicated bike lane, with a couple small sections (200-300m) where I would just ride on a sidewalk instead of the road. I haven't ridden a bike for at least 15 years, so trying to figure out if it's worth it to start or the chance of getting wiped out by a car is too high?
How does the triple crown compare with the Whistler fondo forte ride? What would be a good ride in the lower mainland with a similar difficulty level to the forte ride? Maybe triple crown + another cypress?
Any training tips for completing the forte ride? I’m just aiming to finish hopefully comfortably. Cypress will be closed for a while during the summer months (?) so any training tips w/o cypress would be greatly appreciated as well.
I know the consensus for the Whistler fondo ride to Whistler w/o cypress is that it’s easier than the triple crown.
Thank you!!!
Hello, I've been wanting to get into cycling, but before I buy a bike, I wanted to know whether an endurance road bike or a gravel bike would be ideal for me.
I mostly want to use the bike for commuting and riding long distances when I have the time. I'm not very confident cycling on the road, so I was planning on riding in areas where there are barely any cars or just none at all. I live in South Surrey, but wouldn't mind driving out to different areas to ride there.
I also heard there is a lot of gravel in such areas, so I was wondering whether I should get an endurance bike with more tire clearance, or just a gravel bike.
Thanks!
Hi! I’m new to cycling and still feel pretty anxious riding around cars and city traffic. I’d love recommendations for bike paths that are completely separated from car lanes, especially longer routes with little to no interaction with traffic at all (the constant start/stop stresses me out😅).
I’m mainly hoping to find calm, beginner-friendly paths where I can just enjoy riding without worrying about cars. Im not sure if this is the right place to ask but thanks so much in advance for any suggestions!
Set of keys found, at Parker Street and Carleton Ave (Sea to River bike route).
Only FOB is shown in the photo. If yours, tell me how many keys, and describe the keychain and I'll get them back to you.
Previous post removed, due to security concern.
A one block bike lane is open on Cambie south of King Edward.
🚴♂️ Just got a sweet 17.5in Trek 7.4 FX — aluminum frame/fork, 3x9 Acera M390 drivetrain, Deore rear derailleur. My new urban distance ride 💯🫶✨ Shout out to my new best friends Mike and Miguel at Our Community Bikes (Main at E 8th) for a great deal. My new Trekkie will live in Vancouver w my best pal and his fam — it’ll literally be a community bike for them when I return to SF! Today’s inaugural ride is from Bâtard on Fraser to Punk Rock Pastries in Burnaby to Pac Spirit Park! Allons y!