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I am taking a trip from Colorado - traversing BC - and back home this summer (3 weeks, July-August) and would really appreciate advice on where to spend time riding. I have looked up the hot spots and plotted a route through them all but there just isn't enough time to play in all the zones. I have never ridden in BC and without knowing what areas offer what caliber and style of riding, it's hard for me to cut them out of the trip.
I have highlighted: Fernie, Columbia Valley, Golden, Revelstoke, Shuswap, Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops, Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver (in that succession)
What are your must rides if you had two weeks to traverse BC?
I will be riding with my GF. We are capable riders accustomed to technical trail riding (We live/ride in Grand Junction, CO, she's pro DH). Built stunts are a fun new challenge, drops are fun, steeps are fun, and flow/jump trails are good too. XC rides under 35km / 1500m and of epic quality are desired as well. She's on a TR Covert and I'm on a TR Bandit 29. Renting DH bikes for bike park sessions is expected although we will probably just ride our own stuff at the buffed out resorts.
My biggest requirement for this trip is that we are not rushed. With my current list of places to ride, we are sure to miss out on lots of experiences so please help me cut this list down to a manageable size so we can really get to know BC.
I hope that I can return the favor one of these days. Next time you are in GJ/Fruita, hit me up for a riding buddy, drinking buddy, or a place to crash/wrench!
Thanks in advance! Keep those pedals a turnin'
Bill
P.S. If you know of any undeveloped hot springs along the way, that would be the icing on the cake! I promise I won't tell a soul.
I have highlighted: Fernie, Columbia Valley, Golden, Revelstoke, Shuswap, Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops, Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver (in that succession)
What are your must rides if you had two weeks to traverse BC?
I will be riding with my GF. We are capable riders accustomed to technical trail riding (We live/ride in Grand Junction, CO, she's pro DH). Built stunts are a fun new challenge, drops are fun, steeps are fun, and flow/jump trails are good too. XC rides under 35km / 1500m and of epic quality are desired as well. She's on a TR Covert and I'm on a TR Bandit 29. Renting DH bikes for bike park sessions is expected although we will probably just ride our own stuff at the buffed out resorts.
My biggest requirement for this trip is that we are not rushed. With my current list of places to ride, we are sure to miss out on lots of experiences so please help me cut this list down to a manageable size so we can really get to know BC.
I hope that I can return the favor one of these days. Next time you are in GJ/Fruita, hit me up for a riding buddy, drinking buddy, or a place to crash/wrench!
Thanks in advance! Keep those pedals a turnin'
Bill
P.S. If you know of any undeveloped hot springs along the way, that would be the icing on the cake! I promise I won't tell a soul.