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Mountain Biking on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is becoming recognized as one of the premier mountain biking regions in Canada. The BC Bike Race travels the length of the Coast each July. So grab your bike and come 'Ride Where the Pros Ride'!
With year round riding and a labyrinth of trail systems, it's no wonder the Sunshine Coast has become a must-ride destination for racers and recreationalists alike. Road cyclists will be challenged and amazed by the 70+km Hwy 101. This scenic masterpiece weaves along the shoreline before giving way to the inland lakes near Pender Harbour. Don't be afraid to seek the road less travelled as there are countless great routes beyond the Hwy. both on the Lower & Upper Sunshine Coast.
2010 BC Bike Race Reports:
BC Bike Race - Day 4 Earls Cove to Sechelt
BC Bike Race - Day 5 Sechelt to Langdale
BC Bike Race - Day 4 Earls Cove to Sechelt
BC Bike Race - Day 5 Sechelt to Langdale
All Above Two Wheels Blog - May 15/10 - Sunshine Coast BC Cup #1
With year round riding and a labyrinth of trail systems, it's no wonder the Sunshine Coast has become a must-ride destination for racers and recreationalists alike. Road cyclists will be challenged and amazed by the 70+km Hwy 101. This scenic masterpiece weaves along the shoreline before giving way to the inland lakes near Pender Harbour. Don't be afraid to seek the road less travelled as there are countless great routes beyond the Hwy. both on the Lower & Upper Sunshine Coast.
Schedule of Biking Events on the Lower Sunshine Coast
Kinnikinnik Day.........May 1 to 2nd 2010
Sunshine Coaster........May 8th and 9th 2010
Sprockids Day...........May 15th, 2010
Enduro Full Mooner......June 26th 2010
BC Bike Race............June 30th to July 2nd, 2010 http://www.bcbikerace.com
Sunshine Coast Trail Challenge.....August 7th and 8th http://www.great-explorations.com
Brat Race...............September 25th to 26th 2010
Enduro Full Mooner......November 13th, 2010
The Sunshine Coast Cycling Club holds weekly road events. For more information check out http://www.sunshinecoastcycling.ca
Sunshine Coaster........May 8th and 9th 2010
Sprockids Day...........May 15th, 2010
Enduro Full Mooner......June 26th 2010
BC Bike Race............June 30th to July 2nd, 2010 http://www.bcbikerace.com
Sunshine Coast Trail Challenge.....August 7th and 8th http://www.great-explorations.com
Brat Race...............September 25th to 26th 2010
Enduro Full Mooner......November 13th, 2010
The Sunshine Coast Cycling Club holds weekly road events. For more information check out http://www.sunshinecoastcycling.ca
Lower Coast Mountain Biking
The Sunshine Coast is broken into several riding areas all interconnected by forest service and hydro access.
Sprockids Park
This area, just 2 km from the Langdale ferry, is the world's first Sprockids park. The area features a progressive skills park including dirt jumps, wall rides, and a pump track. It also supports a large network of beginner to intermediate single track.
Must ride: Sidewinder to Hwy 102
The B and K - Roberts Creek
Home of the Sunshine Coast bike fest, the B and K supports the largest and most diverse network on the Coast. Gravity enthusiasts will appreciate the well groomed forest service road, which provides access to a network of trails from mild to wild.
Must ride: Hwy 103
Sprockids Park
This area, just 2 km from the Langdale ferry, is the world's first Sprockids park. The area features a progressive skills park including dirt jumps, wall rides, and a pump track. It also supports a large network of beginner to intermediate single track.
Must ride: Sidewinder to Hwy 102
The B and K - Roberts Creek
Home of the Sunshine Coast bike fest, the B and K supports the largest and most diverse network on the Coast. Gravity enthusiasts will appreciate the well groomed forest service road, which provides access to a network of trails from mild to wild.
Must ride: Hwy 103
Video of B&K Trail in Roberts Creek
Trout lake - West Sechelt
Simply described as single track paradise! The Wakefield Valley is loaded with a seemingly endless supply of rolling single track trails that connect private lakes and stunning ocean and mountain vistas.
Must ride: Parbac
RockABilly - near Sechelt
A 2 kilometre single track climb made challenging by loose rock. Ride is up from either direction, then it is at times challenging to maneuver on the downhill with more rocks. Directions: Marked with signage. At the end of Mason Rd, pick up the forestry road, best bet is to use the attached GPS. Difficult.
Sergeants Bay/Connor Park - Halfmoon Bay
A 20 plus kilometre network of cross country singletrack trails from beginner to advanced. Lots of rooty old school trails to keep you smiling for hours!
Must ride: Pterodactyl
Pender Harbour Trails
The Pender Harbour Mountain Bike Community is busy creating many new singletrack trails that will complement the Suncoast Trail System. A great connector from Halfmoon Bay to explore the scenic Pender Harbour area.
Must ride: Dry Feet, Cougar, and Scary Hill Bypass
Check out the bike shops on the Sunshine Coast for local trail knowledge, maps, and guiding and rentals. Many resorts are bike friendly and offer guiding and rental options as well.
Simply described as single track paradise! The Wakefield Valley is loaded with a seemingly endless supply of rolling single track trails that connect private lakes and stunning ocean and mountain vistas.
Must ride: Parbac
RockABilly - near Sechelt
A 2 kilometre single track climb made challenging by loose rock. Ride is up from either direction, then it is at times challenging to maneuver on the downhill with more rocks. Directions: Marked with signage. At the end of Mason Rd, pick up the forestry road, best bet is to use the attached GPS. Difficult.
Sergeants Bay/Connor Park - Halfmoon Bay
A 20 plus kilometre network of cross country singletrack trails from beginner to advanced. Lots of rooty old school trails to keep you smiling for hours!
Must ride: Pterodactyl
Pender Harbour Trails
The Pender Harbour Mountain Bike Community is busy creating many new singletrack trails that will complement the Suncoast Trail System. A great connector from Halfmoon Bay to explore the scenic Pender Harbour area.
Must ride: Dry Feet, Cougar, and Scary Hill Bypass
Check out the bike shops on the Sunshine Coast for local trail knowledge, maps, and guiding and rentals. Many resorts are bike friendly and offer guiding and rental options as well.
Upper Coast Mountain Biking
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Bunster Hills Trail
Length: 4-6 hours Access to Bunster Hills Biking, Hiking Trail: Follow Hwy 101 north from the Powell River BC Ferry Terminal for about 13 km (8 mi.) and turn right onto Wilde Road and park. Or travel south from Lund, BC and turn left on Southview Road north of Sliammon. Duck Lake Trail Length: 9 km Access: Located near Powell River about 5 km east of the community, just south of Haslam Lake. Follow Duck Lake Road and the lake will appear. The Duck Lake Forest Service Road runs right along the edge of the lake. Pick a trailhead and park along the shoulder next to the lake. Blackwater Creek Trail Length: 4 km Access: Head for Duck Lake located south of Powell River, BC on Hwy 101. Once on Duck Lake Road look for Burma Road drive till you reach the junction of Burma and Alaska Pine Roads. Park. Willingdon Beach Trail Length: 1.2 km Access: The start is located north of the Museum. The best entrance to the trail is from Willingdon Beach Park at the north end of Marine Avenue in Powell River. Rating: 1 Time: 1 hour Elephant Bay Loop Trail Length: 48 km Access: Most mountain bikers start at the Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal. From the BC Ferry terminal peddle 300 or so yards to the Saltery Bay Forest Service Road and take a left. Time: 4 - 6 hrs. Sweetwater Trail Length: 7 km Access: From Saltery Bay follow Hwy 101 north for about 23 km (14 mi.) and turn onto Duck Lake Road toward the interior of BC. Follow Duck Lake Road for 11 km (7 mi.) to Duck Lake and then take a right over the bridge and continue on for 3.5 km (2 mi.) to the first junction and steer left. Just up the road is the pull out. Park here. Rating: 1 - 2 Time: 2 hrs. |
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