Cycling Vancouver Island, Updated Edition

Discover the beauty, culture, and cycling adventures of Vancouver Island with this essential guidebook. Whether you're a seasoned tourer or a casual rider seeking weekend adventures, Cycling Vancouver Island offers over 40 meticulously mapped routes that span one of Canada's most scenic and culturally rich regions. This full-colour guide includes detailed maps, route difficulty ratings, points of interest, and practical travel information - all organized by region for easy trip planning. Explore stunning landscapes and diverse communities, from Victoria and the Cowichan Valley to Courtenay, Port Alberni, Campbell River, and Port Hardy. Along the way, you'll uncover natural landmarks, Indigenous heritage, local history, and travel tips that enrich your cycling experience. Written by acclaimed cyclist and guidebook author John Crouch, this book blends firsthand expertise with deep local knowledge. A champion endurance athlete and long-distance rider, Crouch has cycled thousands of kilometres across British Columbia, including every route featured in this guide - most of them multiple times. Perfect for eco-tourists, slow travellers, and anyone craving an immersive, low-impact way to explore the island, Cycling Vancouver Island is a must-have companion for your next adventure.