In this post you will find information about places to practice this sport in the area of Vancouver. From beginners to super-experts, British Columbia is a paradise for mountain biking fans.
The first place that comes into our mind when we think in mountain biking is Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
Whistler Blackcomb offers more than 80 miles of tracks with different difficulties so whether you are an amateur with little experience or an expert rider, you can enjoy the adrenaline of exploring pedaling the first lift-accessed biking park in the world.
As the institution describes on its website “Whistler Blackcomb is a place where the deep mountain culture merges with a spirit of adventure, evolution and international fame. It is a place sculpted by legendary peaks, Olympic athletes and an insatiable astonishment. “What better place than in one of North America’s most recognized mountains to enjoy practicing this sport in fascinating surroundings?
Squamish has been named as one of the 25 wildest and extravagant places in the world by the magazine Mountain Bike Magazine. In this attractive location you can enjoy more than 200 kilometers of singletrack and different levels of difficulty. Popular areas include Diamond Head / Quest University, Valley Cliff / Cruimpit Woods, Alice Lake / Garibaldi Highlands and Brackendale.
In addition, if you are a intermediate at this sport we recommend the website mountainbikingbc.com. In this website, you will find information about the best places to do mountain biking in the province of British Columbia. Although some of the locations on this page are not very close to Vancouver metropolitan area, taking a look is worth.
If you are an intermediate level on two wheels and you’ve already had the opportunity to visit the locations near the city, mountainbikingbc.com will provide you a lot of new options. Fraser Valley, Pemberton, Sunshine Coast, North Shore, Kootenay Rockies, Cariboo Chilcotin, Thompson Okanagan or Vancouver Island are some of the highlights.
Enjoy!