BC Cycle Tourism Society

Afterschool Special

535 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

43 km · Full dayModerateComfortable for mostMixed surfaceSome climbing

A 43 km, mostly flat gravel loop west of Vancouver, running along the beach, through old growth forest, and down to the Fraser River. Aimed at riders new to gravel, with options to extend via Pacific Spirit Park or Stanley Park.

Our map below is a rough sketch
How to get the detailed route

The full map, turn-by-turns, and GPX for this ride are on Love Machine. Our map shows roughly where the ride goes, not how to follow it.

Communities along this route#

Roughly where this ride goes#

Food & DrinkAttractionsSuppliesAccommodationBike Services

The dashed line is our rough sketch, drawn only to show where the ride is. For the real, rideable route, get the route from Love Machine.

BC Bike Stops#

Vancouver (531)

Bicycle Sports PacificAccredited· Repair Shop
Granville Island Public MarketAccredited· Activity / Experience
HI Vancouver Jericho BeachAccredited· Hostel · $ · Rock-bottom
Museum of VancouverAccredited· Museum / Gallery · $$$
The Como HotelAccredited· Hotel / Motel · $$$$ · Upscale
1181 LoungeWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual
4 Brothers PizzaWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
41 Noodle And Rice Pot HouseWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts CafeWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats
93 CoffeeWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
+521 more in Vancouver →

University Hill (4)

Big Way Hot PotWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
McDonald'sWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
Pita PitWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
Westward HoInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
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