Come RIDE the Spring Fling, a 9 day cycling trip on the Sunshine Coast of B.C. and Vancouver Island.  We will stay in the comfort of roofed accommodations along the way at hostels and hotels.  As the West Coast is known for milder temperatures than Alberta, this is a great opportunity to get some early season miles in the saddle and get a jump start on your summer conditioning.

The highways are quiet and little traveled at this time of year compared to the summer months. 

The route along the Sunshine Coast to Lund is hilly with lots of elevation won and lost, again and again as coastal highways tend to be.  There are many interesting places along the way to stop, look and rest.  Once we cross over to Vancouver            Island we follow the old highway which gives us marvellous views of the ocean along the way to Nanaimo.

The itinerary has been designed to allow for ferry schedules and the possibility of rain.  The must ride sections each day are reasonably short, up to 70 kilometres, however there are optional rides to increase the mileage and explore.

Coordinated by

Sandra Kunzel for the Elbow Valley Cycle Club

Intermediate Level Ride

Distance is 40 to 70 kilometres per day

This trip will have a support vehicle and dedicated driver