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Harrison Hut By Bike: Some Words and Photos
If you’re like me, then the phrase “VOC Harrison Hut” might be synonymous with forbidden isolation. Sure, people say it used to be accessible, and there are journal articles to prove it, but that might as well be ancient history. … Continue reading
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South Island Bike Glamping
All trips must start somewhere. This particular one was brewing for quite some time. Ever since my neighbour Jonah King moved to Victoria for a job this summer, I have been itching to visit him and do some exploring. With … Continue reading
VOC Babies Go Mountain Biking (intro to mountain biking)
Instructors: Melissa Bernstein, Adam Steele, Mitchel Seiler Students: Jill Finnegan, Ivan Fediaev, Niloofar Khoshsiyar, David A Brooks, Calista Abaun, Sidhant Vaidyanathan, Kushi Nilesh Patil, David Barkemeyer, Derek Stanyer On Sunday, May 28th, three studious instructors took on nine eager students ready to learn … Continue reading
Skelu’la7 or “Why I Will Never Again Forget Bug Spray”
On my Crown Mountain trip report I mentioned the rather mellow bug situation, and how I thought some passersby were overreacting, what with bugnets and their general hardcore posture. Now, I’ll try to regale you with an instance this past … Continue reading
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Back on Cowichan Valley Trail
This trip took place on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish First Nations, including the Tsawout, Songhees, Esquimalt, Malahat, Cowichan, and Tsartlip. Last year, I lead a group of VOCers on a bikepacking trip along the Cowichan Valley Trail on Vancouver … Continue reading
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Tagged bikepacking, Cycle Touring, cycling, gravel, overnight
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Biking at Mayne Island
After having gone almost five years without having biked outside of BC’s mainland, I was more than ready to join Sasha Soda and five others on a biking trip at Mayne Island. Thankfully, with the summer rollout of Vancouver’s bike busses, which … Continue reading
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Tagged beginner-friendly, daytrip, Mayne Island, Mid Group, summer, swimming
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Sea to Sky Trail Report
The Sea to Sky Highway has been the main connection between those of us living in the Vancouver Lower Mainland to access many destinations in the great outdoor that British Columbia offers. Every time I sit in a car going … Continue reading
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Tagged beginner-friendly, bike touring, bikepacking, cycling, pemberton, Squamish, Whistler
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Gravel Cycling on Fisherman’s Trail
After weeks of cold and wet weather, Vancouver finally gave us the forecast of a warm and sunny weekend. Excited about the prospect of another adventure-filled summer, I decided to run a trip to the local’s favourite, the Fisherman’s Trail, … Continue reading
Cowichan Valley Bikepacking Adventure!
This trip report is a collaborative effort by Brendan Tai and Chester Chan Day 1 and 3 are written in Brendan’s POV. Day 2 is written in Chester’s POV. Day 1: Vancouver to Gordon Bay Distance: 136km Elevation Gain: 1,314m … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Cycle, Special Reports, Trip Reports
Tagged accident, adventure, bike, bike touring, bikepacking, cycling, gravel
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Bikepacking the Englishman River: The Newbie Experience
Since our bike touring trips earlier this summer, Youtube’s algorithm has bombarded me with bikepacking videos. A common theme of discussion often comes up: What is bikepacking? This led me to ask even more questions: What is the difference between … Continue reading