The coast of western Canada has become the new mountain-biking mecca for the most radical rides, the most terrifying chutes and drops, the most brutal downhills. Its huge and craggy landscape of sheer mountains, unspoiled wilderness, and pounding seashore have created a biking atmosphere so wide-open intense that elite hammerheads are flocking to the area like stump-jumping bees to a single-track honey. But that's not the only side to this story. You don't have to be a daredevil to enjoy B.C. mountain biking, There's an incredible variety of rides just in one concentrated area, and Mountain Bike! Southwestern British Columbia is the key to unlocking them all. You can enjoy a pleasant seaside roll on Vancouver Island, you can trek to the summits of Golden Ears Provincial Park, or you can go big on the famous (and unforgiving) slopes around Whistler. There's a ride for every mood and ability, and they each offer a great mix of thrill and skill. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Southwestern British Columbia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette, and even a metric conversion appendix for touring Yanks.
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