General Information

There are many reasons for mounting that smooth saddle, taking those bright silver handlebars and setting off down the road on a bicycle. Recreational riders cycle not only for fitness reason but for pure enjoyment. By riding a bike, you can feel as if you're 'getting away from it all'. Whether you're just taking a bike out on a leisure drive or taking up the challenge of a mountain bike trail, Vancouver has some of the best natural haunts that will take your breath away.

A few rules you should know about...

Cycling in Vancouver is easy and what's more, it is cheap. There are a few rules you have to observe while on the road. Under Canadian road laws, a bicycle (horses/motorbikes) is considered a vehicle and should share the same responsibility as any normal cars. You should drive with the traffic and not against it to minimized accidents. Do not try to cycle in the middle of the road, even though you have as much right as a car as most car drivers are unsure whether to pass you by or wait for you. As most of them will probably overtake you, ride far enough to the left to avoid tempting drivers to pass where there isn't enough space. Also watch out for car doors and pedestrians.

What you should take on day/night trip

If you are going on a day trip, be sure to wear have the right safety gear, which means wear a standard approved helmet and a light reflective vest. Bring a tool kit, suitable clothing (for example; wind or rain wear and walking shoes), some food and drink that is easily stored in a backpack, first aid supplies (bandages, disinfectant, pain reliever etc), suntan lotion, insect repellent and hygiene products. It is always a good idea to bring along maps, guidebooks and ferry schedules. And of course, a camera so you can take pictures.

Caution: Always inform somebody of your plans. It is not only common sense but a good general rule that all experienced bikers follow.

Locations of Bicycle Trails

The following are a few biking trails scattered throughout Vancuver. Some of them will be easy track riding and some will prove challenging. Whatever your choice may be, you will not be disappointed with the sights these trails provide.

For more information, visit the Vancouver Bicycle Club

Seawall Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 10.1km Difficulty: Easy Bicycle Requirement: Any bike Location: Stanley Park	False Creek Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 8.1km Difficulty: Easy Bicycle Requirement: Any bike Location: False Creek, Granville Island
Waterfront Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 17.6 Difficulty: Easy Bicycle Requirement: Any bike Location: Commercial Drive, Main Street	Capilano River Regional Park Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 13.8km Difficulty: Average Bicycle Requirement: Gears recommended Location: North Vancouver
Richmond Nature Park Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 25.9km Difficulty: Easy Bicycle Requirement: Any bike that can handle little gravel Location: Westminister Highway	Burnaby Lake Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 15.6km Difficulty: Average Bicycle Requirement: Any bike that can handle good gravel tracks Location: Burnaby and Brunette River
Pacific Spirit Regional Park Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 16.6km Difficulty: Average to difficult Bicycle Requirement: Mountain bike recommended Location: Pacific Spirit Regional Park	Old Buck Trail Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 4.5km Difficulty: Difficult Bicycle Requirement: Mountain bike with low gears, good brakes and fat knobbly tires Location: Mount Seymour
Deep Cove Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 17.5km Difficulty: Average Bicycle Requirement: Gears are recommended Location: Dollarton Highway	Westham Island Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 27.3km Difficulty: Easy to average Bicycle Requirement: Knobby tires recommended Location: Westham Island, Delta's Western Dyke
Ladner Waterfront Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 7.8 Difficulty: Easy Bicycle Requirement: Any bike Location: River Road, Ladner	Another Dam Ride Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 35.4 Difficulty: Average to difficult Bicycle Requirement: Mountain bike recommended Location: Seymour Provincial Park
Lynn Canyon Park Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 17.4km Difficulty: Easy to average Bicycle Requirement: Any bike with good climbing ability and brakes Location: Lynn Canyon Park	Around the Bog Statistics: Distance and Elevation Gain: 33.8km Difficulty: Average Bicycle Requirement: Gears recommended Location: Burns Bog