British Columbia Biking and Cycling Planner!

Cycling throughout British Columbia is a fantastic way to see the province and enjoy the outdoors. Of course, not everyone who's looking for a bit of adventure is going to "free ride" or downhill the first mountain they come across!

Consider these British Columbia biking vacation choices:

• Bike cross-country in the Kootenay Rockies on thousands of kilometers of trails.

• British Columbia mountain biking at one of the many Bike Park Resorts in the Province.

• Explore reclaimed rail lines on the family friendly 'Rails to Trails' rides.

• Go hardcore down some of the most challenging downhill / freeride trails in the world.

• Try road touring on mountain highways and rural roads.

Top British Columbia Biking Vacations

Head to your favorite ski resort in the summertime and there's a good chance that you'll find a host of mountain biking activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Bike Parks are a great way to take in BC's mountains - with manicured runs for beginners and black diamond trails for the experienced thrill seeker.

Here's our list of the top rated Bike Parks in BC:

• Sun Peaks Resort has a good variety of runs as well as a host of other activities like hiking and golf.

• Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden is open from June to October.

• Fernie Alpine Resort offers vacation packages and weekend specials.

• Red Resort in Rossland has bike tours and on some of the best trails in BC.

Most small centers in the Kootenays like Fernie, Nelson, and Golden have wilderness trails leading right out of town into the bush.

A few cross country suggestions: The Moonraker Trails near Golden, the secluded trails in the Cranbrook Community Forest, and the popular Seven Summits Trail out of Rossland.

You'll find excellent trails on Vancouver's North Shore as well as in the Kootenay Rockies.

Some great downhill locations: Bootleg Mountain close to Kimberley, Mount Swansea in Invermere, the Mt. 7 trails in Golden, and the North Shore in Vancouver.

These are easy getaways that families can enjoy - with lots of historic points of interest and accommodations on most trails.

These trails wind throughout the Province using old railway lines and are ideal for cyclists of all levels to see and explore lakes, rivers, and unforgettable mountain vistas!

Some Rail /Trail recommendations:

• Slocan Rail Tail with gentle slopes and lots of amenities along the way.

• Galena Trail is a well maintained trail with absolutely beautiful views.

• The Christina Lake Trail is a longer ride complete with a giant trestle and tunnel.

British Columbia Biking Destinations

Surrounding Rossland, the "Mountain Bike Capital of Canada", you'll find hundreds of kilometers of mountain bike trails including downhill, cross-country, 'Rails to Trails', and the new Red Resort Bike Park.

Fernie is the place to go if you're looking for some excellent cross country rides. But it's also getting a good reputation for BMX'ers and downhill riders as well!

Invermere, Golden, and the smaller communities of Kaslo and Kimberley also provide unique and exhilarating mountain biking activities.

There's really no better way to see and enjoy the outdoors in British Columbia.

No matter what your fitness level is - there's lots of ways to find adventure on 2 wheels - from easy Rail to Trail rides to heart-pounding Downhill runs!

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