[Tbx]

Hy,

Me and a friend are going to Canada for 4 weeks.
We take off on august 15, here in Belgium.
We just bought a plane ticket and hired a car for the time we're there.
The last week of our holiday we propably gonna spend in Whistler.
But for the rest, we have no real plans.
Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Kamloops... these places we sure want to go.
So, does anyone has tips for us or know places/trails we should do???
We bring our bikes with us, I have a Big Hit and my friend has a Be One Woodbumble both with 2 chainrings so we can ride uphil too.
Trailriding , DH ... we like it all.
Does anyone know some secret trails, beautifull spots...???
Maybe some guys (or girls ) who wants to ride with us? Showing us
the beauty of Canada...

Let me know.

Grtz
Tbx

tbx@pandora.be

 

[DIRTWRKS]

Just check in with the local bike shops in Vancouver and the other BC towns you wil be visiting they will know where all the best riding spots will be etc.


Other than that, Whistler, Sun Peaks, Fernie, Kicking Horse and Mt. Washington are some of the major centers you could check out

 

[Dirt Merchant]

"2 chainrings so we can ride uphil too."

Definitely spend a few days in N. Vancouver.....

 

[PoserNewbie]

4 weeks, eh? You guys are in for a real treat. If I had 4 weeks of biking vacation, here's how I'd do it:
Week1:
Arrive in Vancouver and rent a car (pickup truck is preferable, that way it is easy to hook up with other people when doing shuttle runs). Spend the first week doing local rides. You can start with Seymour mountain and do a few laps up there although I don't think I'd spend more than a day on seymour. Next, go and ride fromme and explore as many trails as possible (maps are can be purchased at most bike shops). Since climbing is required on Fromme, I'd probably spend a couple days on Fromme. Next stop is Cypress mountain and spend a day or two up there (shuttling of course). After riding 5 days in a row you might want to take a day off here since you'll be in BC for a while (No need to hurt yourself and ruin your trip because of fatigue).

Week2-3:
Pack your stuff and start heading to the interior. Here's how I'd do it.
Kamloops (ride Sun Peaks and many other local trails), Kelowna (Ride Gillard in Kelowna, a day trip to Siver Star in Vernon and a day trip to Penticton), Nelson and Rossland (go to the local bike shops and they'll show you around), Williams Lake (check out overlander hotel for good lodging and they'll show you the good stuff).

Week4:
Whistler

 

[Tarpon]

Do you ever post on www.mtbr.com? There are a lot of Vancouver people that frequent that board that are happy to play tour guide for visitors. Try the DH/FR and Passion forums.

 

[wydopen]

golden is a must go as well as kelowna and nelson

 

[Tbx]

Thank you guys, these are real good tips!!!

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Tbx]

Do you ever post on www.mtbr.com? There are a lot of Vancouver people that frequent that board that are happy to play tour guide for visitors. Try the DH/FR and Passion forums.

I'm sure gonna try that.

Thanks!

Grtz
Tbx

 

[S.K.C.]

Most Importantly:

Keep your bikes in your rooms when not in use...

Don't trust the "secure" storage facility, and don't leave them on top of the car on a roof rack overnight...

 

[Dirt Merchant]

There is a Holiday Inn in N. Vancouver that is centrally located,
with the coldest Coke machines in the world!

 

[eknomf]

If you are in Vancouver I would recommend going out to the Woodlot and Eagle. Maps can be found at www.gutsploder.com

 

[ChrisRobin]

Forget Vancouver Island...nothing's happening here, OR nothing worth coming to the island for. You need to take a ferry that takes 1.5 hours to get to Vancouver Island (if they built a bridge it would be a 10min drive!). Focus your time on the mainland.

edit. Oh, and drink Alexander Keiths beer

 

[smedford]

with that much time you can hit all the places on gutsploder, they are very close and spend a lot of time at whistler too.

 

[Tbx]

Most Importantly:

Keep your bikes in your rooms when not in use...

Don't trust the "secure" storage facility, and don't leave them on top of the car on a roof rack overnight...

Is it that unsafe?
Is it OK to leave them in the car or not?
We hired a Dodge Ram Van for the 4 weeks. Don't know where to sleep yet.¨
Propably on a campground, in the van or wathever
Maybe sometimes a motel or a hotel. We'll see.
One guy offerd us his house yet to spend a few nights so, it's going the
right way

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Tbx]

Forget Vancouver Island...nothing's happening here, OR nothing worth coming to the island for. You need to take a ferry that takes 1.5 hours to get to Vancouver Island (if they built a bridge it would be a 10min drive!). Focus your time on the mainland.

edit. Oh, and drink Alexander Keiths beer

I heard Vancouver Island had some great trails, strange.

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Tbx]

If you are in Vancouver I would recommend going out to the Woodlot and Eagle. Maps can be found at www.gutsploder.com

Wow! Thats a good site!
Super Super Superb!!!

Very good maps with pictures and some info.
THANKS!!

Grtz
Tbx

 

[ChrisRobin]

I heard Vancouver Island had some great trails, strange.

Grtz
Tbx

It does but if you're talking DH specific, there isn't a lot.

 

[Registered]

Hey Tbx,

I'm planning to be in BC for 2 of the weeks you'll be there. However, my plans have been put on hold because I was lacking co-conspirators (riding buddies). I have several friends in Van, but none are major bikers. Although I'm not a local, I have done the North Van / Whistler thing before. I'd love to find some dudes to split the cost of a rental van / hostel / campgrounds and to ride with. And I've got a bit of an inside track on trails in Pemberton, Squamish, etc.

I should have thought about posting on RM. Maybe we could hook-up? Anyone else gonna be in the lower ML around then?

Edit - Oh yeah: Since you're Belgian, I'm sure sure you've got a keen appreciation for fine beer. I plan on doing a fair share of consumption - it is, afterall, a vacation!

 

[PoserNewbie]

I'm always in the lower mainland .

Just PM me when before you guys get here and I'll be glad to point you guys in the right direction.

 

[Tbx]

It does but if you're talking DH specific, there isn't a lot.

We like doing trails too.

At the end, the only way up is the old skool way

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Tbx]

Hey Tbx,

I'm planning to be in BC for 2 of the weeks you'll be there. However, my plans have been put on hold because I was lacking co-conspirators (riding buddies). I have several friends in Van, but none are major bikers. Although I'm not a local, I have done the North Van / Whistler thing before. I'd love to find some dudes to split the cost of a rental van / hostel / campgrounds and to ride with. And I've got a bit of an inside track on trails in Pemberton, Squamish, etc.

I should have thought about posting on RM. Maybe we could hook-up? Anyone else gonna be in the lower ML around then?

Edit - Oh yeah: Since you're Belgian, I'm sure sure you've got a keen appreciation for fine beer. I plan on doing a fair share of consumption - it is, afterall, a vacation!

Hey Registered,

That sounds nice.
We shure can spend some time together.
I'll mail you.

MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND RIDING NEW TRAILS IS WHERE IT'S ALL ABOUT.

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Leethal]

There is a nice campground in Squamish right off the highway..

 

[Tbx]

There is a nice campground in Squamish right off the highway..

Do you know the name of the campground?

Thanks,

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Tbx]

I'm always in the lower mainland .

Just PM me when before you guys get here and I'll be glad to point you guys in the right direction.

Super, how can I contact you when we are there?
Where do you live?

@registered: I mailed you but haven"t heard anything back?

Grtz
Tbx

 

[-dustin]

don't forget Williams Lake...

 

[snoopz666]

williams lake is a bit out of the way. if you do you should hit up PG i could show you around. nothin really "shore" spectacular up here but lots of stunts ranging from intermediate to expert. theres also tabor that just opened up. lift accessible and suitable for all skill levels. some good stuff up there but it still needs some work.

 

[RaID]

highly recommended check out Silver Star (just out of Vernon)
very fun trails, quick, flowing,
hardly any stunts, but a few technical trails, a jump trail
2 excellent berm trails, you almost get dizzy on one of them
includes 2 wall rides: 75ft and 55 ft
you hit em at mach 1, sweetest feeling

very fun day

 

[bigwheel]

Do you know the name of the campground?

Thanks,

Grtz
Tbx

Alice Lake campground...just north of Squamish.

 

[Leethal]

Thanks Big Wheel there are also some great riding in Squamish it has been a while since I was there but the 19th hole is awesome (long extended steep descent)....

There is a local bike shop there www.tantalusbikeshop.com check them out for some local knowledge...

 

[jon-boy]

For stunning beautiful trails you HAVE to go to Rossland and Nelson area..... Pemberton (just north of Whistler) shouldn't be missed either.

I would definitely do an interior trip, going to Kamloops, Sunpeaks, Kelowna, Silver star and then through to Nelson/Rossland.

There's a few guides that you might be able to hook up with too, try Johnny Smoke at bushpilotguides.com (I think). He knows tonnes of great riding all over BC.

 

[Tbx]

It's getting better and better.
I can hardly wait!!!

Who of you guys (and how) can I contact when we're in Canada.
To ride or have a beer or both

Grtz
Tbx

 

[atb]

you should definetly cheek out eagle moutain. there are lots of sick stunts and the building is amazing.

http://www.thefatboys.ca/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=28

send me a pm if you want a guide.

 

[PoserNewbie]

Super, how can I contact you when we are there?
Where do you live?

@registered: I mailed you but haven"t heard anything back?

Grtz
Tbx

E-mail me at thaulad@gmail.com and I'll give you my contact number. I work from 7am-3pm so I can give you guys a quick tour after 3pm.

 

[snoopz666]

ya you can drop me a pm too if you want any info about kamloops prince george or sunpeaks.

 

[RaID]

It's getting better and better.
I can hardly wait!!!

Who of you guys (and how) can I contact when we're in Canada.
To ride or have a beer or both

Grtz
Tbx

im in vancouver, i can show what ive learned about the shore in the last few months, PM me

 

[Tbx]

Ok guys,

I mailed/PM you all for info.

Thanks!!!!!

Grtz
Tbx

 

[Tbx]

1 week before take off.
Joehoe!!!

Grtz
Tbx