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Two Wheels to Tranquility: Mayne Island · Sat. Jul. 5th, 2025 - Sun. Jul. 6th, 2025
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Start: Saturday, Jul. 5th
End: Sunday, Jul. 6th
Pre-trip meeting: Tuesday, Jun. 24th, 8:30 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: Zoom
Description:
Note: trip details heavily borrowed from Sri’s bikepacking series
Welcome! Bikepacking the Gulf Islands is my absolute favourite way to spend my summers and I hope it’ll be yours too by the end of this trip (if it isn’t already!).
On this trip, we’ll be biking to Mayne Island. Expect BC ferries, salt air, island vibes, stunning beaches, and HILLS. Although it will be physically challenging, this trip is beginner-friendly. I hope to introduce bikepacking to others by providing a friendly and supportive environment. That being said, you should be comfortable riding long distances (~50km).
Backcountry camping experience is also beneficial but not required - we will go through what’s needed to be self-sufficient. This is also a great way to get camping experience as we will never be too far from civilization.
Trip Overview
- Destination: Mayne Island
- Approx. total distance: To and back from Ferry: 60KM, Mayne: 40KM
- Elevation: Mayne: 500m⬆, 500m⬇
- Pre-trip: Zoom meeting to go over the trip and route in more detail and answer any questions and/or concerns
Logistics
- We will be using Tsawwassen ferry terminal for our sailings [Eburne → Tsawwassen Terminal: 30km Minimal Elevation]
- Meet up at Eburne Park just before the bridge
- Group ride to the George Massey Bike Shuttle to cross the tunnel
- Continue the group ride until the ferry terminal
- You can also just transit directly to the terminal or any section on the way
- Similar situation on the way back :)
- Campground Fees (Where applicable) → Variable
- Ferry Tickets → $30 - $60
- Food
Standard Packing List (just a guide)
- Bike Related
- Pannier (Bike must have racks)/Saddle Bags/Frame bags (You can just use backpacks too if you don’t have any of these, but they might be slightly uncomfortable | VOC rents these)
- Water (It’s easy to carry if you can mount water bottles to your bike but you can also carry hydration packs or stuff bottles elsewhere)
- Repair Kit (Multitool, Mini-Pump, Tyre Lever, Duct Tape, Quick Link)*
- Front and Rear lights (Mandatory)
- Spare tube (Mandatory)
- Helmet (Mandatory)
- Bike (Duh, A road/any bike should be fine for this series but a gravel bike also works. Tires 28mm and above will work)
- Sleep System (Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Pillow?)
- Cooking (Stove and Gas, Utensils)
- Shelter (Tent/Hammock**)
- Camp Slippers
- Layers (Waterproof shell and pants, Warm layers, Extra clothes)
- Snacks (Carry plenty to avoid Boinking)
- First-Aid Kit
- Hygiene Kit
- Towel
- Shoes
- Camera Gear
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Games
- Cash
- Powerbank
If you have any questions or need further information feel free to reach out via text or email. See you around!
* I will have the necessary tools to fix most common issues, maybe just not the skills quite yet
** At your own risk as there might not be a place to set up a hammock.
Posted: 2025-05-30 23:56:41
Last modified: 2025-05-31 00:05:29