Cycling Travel Guides & Bike Touring Routes

Fort Langley Bike Route: Derby Reach, Telegraph Trail & Farmland

The Derby Reach area near Fort Langley, BC, is a scenic and historically rich stretch along the Fraser River. This route is one of our regulars and can be done …

Cycling Gear 101: Essential Cycling Gear for Beginners

When I first started cycling, I had no idea what half the gear was for — drop bars, clip-in shoes, aero helmets… it all sounded a bit intense (and expensive) …

Weekend Bike-packing: Alouette Lake via Fort Langley

Our first bikepacking trip — and now our go-to early season gear shakedown route. This one started something. Route Details Distance: ~35 km each way [70 km total] (22 miles, …

Bikes at a Glance

Welcome to our hub for all things cycling. A space where we share our favourite rides, routes, and lessons learned. We’re not professionals, just two people who love bikes. Mark has been riding most of his life, from mountain and dirt bikes to road cycling, while Erin came into it later. Together, we’ve collected a mix of multi-day trips and weekend rides to gear recommendations and training insights.

Whether you’re dreaming up your first big ride, looking for local routes to explore, or trying to understand how to train and fuel smarter, you’ll find something here to help. And hopefully inspire you to get out and ride.

Road Cycling

Gear

Gravel Cycling

Training & Tips

Short Cycling Routes (<40 km)

Long Cycling Routes (>90 km)

Medium Cycling Routes (40-90 km)

Multi-day Cycling Routes

BC Cycling Routes

Cycling in British Columbia means endless variety — quiet country roads, mountain passes, coastal rides, and scenic gravel routes all within reach. Whether you ride for fitness, exploration, or the post-ride café stop, BC offers unforgettable experiences on two wheels. These cycling guides cover some of our favourite routes and practical tips for making the most of every ride.