Category: Bike Stuff

A late October overnight loop to Bamberton Provincial Park, first heading north through the Sooke Hills to Shawnigan Lake, then southeast to Mill Bay. Crisp morning air exhaled into a warm and bright fall day. The ride through the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail proved to be a particularly challenging section of this route, featuring some…

I had amazing weather for an early-fall overnighter to Pender Island, camping at Shingle Bay. The morning ride to the ferry at Swartz Bay was bright and crisp, and the day turned out to be warm and sunny. The riding on Pender was hilly and fun. The night on Shingle Bay provided one of the…

The freedom and feeling of self-sufficiency is one of the most appealing aspects of bicycle touring to me. Being able to power yourself, carry everything you need, and move at your own pace, is so fun and satisfying. This feeling is captured very well even on short, one night trips. They require a little less…