Canada

Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler make for an easy but varied eight days on a Brompton. Wide, dedicated bike paths link the city centre to the coast, the ferry terminals and the mountains, so your time goes into riding, not working for it. British Columbia in July is dry, mild and bright well into the evening, which makes for long, comfortable days out. We start in Vancouver with a loop around Coal Harbour, then take in Stanley Park and the seawall before the ferry to Victoria. On the island the pace slows further: quiet trails lead to Butchart Gardens and Hatley Castle, with plenty of stops for lunch and photographs along the way. The second half of the trip crosses to Whistler for two days on the Valley Trail, framed by mountains and lakes, before we return to Vancouver for a final ride along the waterfront to Granville Island and Kitsilano Beach. Our passenger and safety vehicles travel with the group throughout, so bags, meals and logistics are taken care of and you can simply enjoy the ride.