[Nicolai]

I know it is still a while until I will visit BC, but I can`t really wait to head off. I was wondering if anyone out there could give a German guy some advice on places to go. It is probably not the best time of the year for cycling, but the weather does get bad in Europe, too, and we get used to cycle all year round with lamps on the bikes in winter. You just have to clean your bike more often..

Anyway I will arrive in Vancouver on the 9th and go around by campervan. So I am more or less flexible. Anyone willing to show me some nice singletrails in the area and possibly offering me his or hers second bike would be greatly appreciated;-). I plan to leave towards Whistler/Banff around the 12th and will be in the area for the whole week. When it comes down to cycling I would rather describe myself as intermediate Freerider/CC rider, thats no big drops! But I am willing to see other people crash..

However, any advice is welcome

Thx in advance
Chris

 

[Roasted]

I would hit up the shore for sure. I would also sto in squamish and get a trail map and ride some of their freeride stuff. If you have time go to rossland and ride Oasis. A bc classic long steep dh run. While in whislter/banff (you know they are far apart right?) go to pemberton and ride some of the trails there. I don't know pemberton well enough to tell you trail names but keep hearing how amazing they are. While in whistler I would recommend riding kill me thrill me and river runs through it in the valley. Both are whistler classics and need to be hit once. If you get a chance go to Evolution bike shop and get directions to Gargamel. Definately a fun ride down (crappy ride up without a truck)

Good luck and enjoy bc

 

[Nicolai]

Hey thanks a lot for the advice. That`s good for a start. But I know there must be more than just one biker out there, who knows the area and the right spots to go. Maybe someone knows some good personal websites with trail descriptions and pictures. I am greatful for any help.

Cheers
Chris

 

[Roasted]

You would get better results on www.nsmb.com as those kids are from all of bc.

 

[Roasted]

http://www.gutsploder.com/

A site with maps of the shore

 

[Nicolai]

Your my man! keep going...

By chance do you also know a good bike shop in Vancouver?

Chris

 

[Roasted]

I know several. John Henry tends to have the most in stock items. Very cool place. Cove Bikes (two shops but I prefer the original) is a pretty core shop. Everyone there rides HARD and knows there stuff. But they can be real assholes too. Dizzy Cycles is another favorite as they have great CS and always remember who I am.

 

[jon-boy]

Also Cove bikes will rent you a decent bike to go ride the shore. You can also hook up with Johnny Smoke who will take you up and show you the shore trails for a small fee.

www.bushpilotguides.com

 

[Nicolai]

I guess that must be http://www.bushpilotbiking.com- sounds really cool. I'll have to get my schedule set and pick a nice location, which is the hardest part.

P.S.: I did not expect any one else would join this discussion..thx for that!

 

[oly]

ontop is also a very cool Nvan shop. Easy to get to also, and worth a stop.

site here. http://www.ontopbikeshop.com/

Cove and John henrys ar also cool.... the last one to mention is also Steeds, although i never felt as invited to hang out as the other 3 main N van shops.

 

[BigHitExpert]

Whistler closes October 11th... I'd replan your trip, you DO NOT want to miss out on the opportunity to ride the bike park. It is unreal. Hit Whistler first, so you don't miss it, THEN hit the shore

Oh and Dizzy Cycles 0wnz

 

[Nicolai]

Alright,

thanks to everyone for the hints. In the end I won`t be able to make it to see the bike park open, but I will go to Whistler anyway. Rossland and Golden will be other locations, where I will hopefully find some trails and decent bikeshops.

See ya on the trails
Chris

 

[Bikecrasher]

Rossland has some good trails. Check out Sacred Ride bike shop for a map and directions. The town is small, so you can't miss the shop.

 

[Cash-Money]

if you're going to be in the vancouver area on the 9th, im heading up on the 8th and will be there thru the 11th.

 

[Nicolai]

Yes, I heard about Sacred in Rossland. I`ll see them for some information.

I`ll be in Whistler at the 13th and will look out for some rides then while being in town. Some promising rides there. "A river runs through it" sounds interesting.

See you around there