| In many parts of Canada mountain biking has | | | | you shouldn't head back home before visiting the |
| been growing fast in popularity - not least due to | | | | Sunshine Coast!Here you will find many remote |
| the excellent mountain biking terrain!An example is | | | | logging roads and trails offering breath-taking |
| British Columbia, where in virtually every part of | | | | views! One of many such trails is the 10 mile Lyon |
| the province you will find bubbly local enthusiasm | | | | Lake Loop for advanced riders.This trail offers |
| for Canada mountain biking, a willingness to share | | | | panoramic views of Georgia Strait, Vancouver |
| knowledge, and a host of premier trails to put to | | | | Island, Texada Island, and the Coast Mountains. |
| the test.As with all Canada mountain biking, the | | | | You will see some of the oldest forests in Canada |
| scenery of British Columbia is splendid, and there | | | | mountain biking here.While Canada mountain biking |
| are places in the province where it is possible to | | | | is on your agenda, Vancouver Island deserves a |
| do mountain biking 10 months of the year.In the | | | | place on your list. If you enjoy diversity, this |
| northern part of the province you can try the | | | | region will give it to you. You will get you fill of |
| Otway Nordic Center Trails, that offer Canada | | | | unbelievable vistas and waterfalls, tempered by |
| mountain biking fans everything from flat riding to | | | | tranquil lakes. Advanced bikers will be tested to |
| steep down runs, such as the Descent of Doom. | | | | the limit, but there is also room for novices.One |
| In summer, cross country winter ski trails are | | | | of the attractions on the island is the Hartland |
| often used for mountain biking. In the Cariboo | | | | Mountain Bike Park off West Saanich Road in |
| they include Lower Lake Ski Trails, and 99 Mile Hill | | | | Victoria. Trails are moderate to difficult, becoming |
| Ski Trails.In Canada mountain biking routes have | | | | expert in wet weather. For an easier ride, the |
| been established in many areas that were | | | | 55km Galloping Goose Trail between Victoria and |
| previously inaccessible. For example, old logging | | | | Sooke, is a spectacular Canada mountain biking |
| roads in and around the Quesnel area, have been | | | | option.If you only have time or stamina for a day |
| turned into dedicated biking routes.If you ask | | | | trip, you have several choices, all between 11km |
| around in Williams Lake, you will be advised to try | | | | and 13km one way. Two of these are to follow |
| the Fox Loop, a technically difficult trail.Canada | | | | the Galloping Goose Trail, then Six Mile Road, to |
| mountain biking becomes really spectacular in the | | | | Thetis Lake Regional Park. Alternatively use Atkins |
| BC Rockies. In the beautiful area that awaits you | | | | Avenue on your way to Mill Hill Regional Park.A |
| between the Rocky Mountains and the Purcells, | | | | Canada mountain biking weekend may follow the |
| you will find biking opportunities to exceed your | | | | Goose, with an overnight stay in the Sooke area, |
| wildest expectations.Cranbrook, the major city in | | | | followed by a detour to East Sooke Regional |
| the Rockies has great biking opportunities, from | | | | Park, before you return. This is more or less |
| the moderate Forestry Hill Bypass Trail, to the | | | | 40km one way. You will experience a taste of |
| technically and physically challenging Big Hill, and the | | | | every landscape, from rocky slopes, to cool |
| easy Isidore Canyon Trail.You may also want to | | | | water, and a variety of vegetation.At the end of |
| visit Golden, a picturesque mountain town with | | | | any hard mountain biking day, you should find |
| some excellent mountain biking trails in the alpine | | | | yourself in the vicinity of a variety of comfortable |
| terrain. Enjoyable Canada mountain biking includes | | | | lodgings, with a bed for every budget. There are |
| the moderate to difficult Canyon Creek Loop, the | | | | enough guidebooks, and tourist information |
| easy West Bench Lower Road, and the Powerline | | | | available, to help you to make the most of your |
| Descent which is for the skilled.Rossland is | | | | Canada mountain biking trip.Just remember that |
| considered the mountain bike capital of British | | | | BC is becoming a popular destination. Make sure |
| Columbia. It receives 300 inches of snowfall per | | | | that you reserve your bike and bed for Canada |
| year. When the snow subsides, you will find | | | | mountain biking, otherwise you may have to go |
| forested singletrack, and abandoned mining roads | | | | hiking...For more information visit |
| perfect for mountain biking. It attracts riders all | | | | Best-Mountain-Biking.comRika Susan of |
| summer long, and is home to the Rubberhead | | | | researches, writes, and publishes full-time on the |
| Classic Mountain Bike Festival each July, an | | | | Web.Copyright of this article: 2006 Rika Susan. |
| exhilarating Canada mountain biking event!Then of | | | | This article may be reprinted if the resource box |
| course, as far as Canada mountain biking goes, | | | | - including the link - is left intact. |