This route consists of two meandering loops. The  Loop # 1 is approx. 333km ( with +/- 2100m of elevation gain). It follows well used Rando routes on or close to Hwy # 7 out to Hope and then returns on  the south side of the Fraser River to South Delta and back over the Port Mann Bridge to the start location in Coquitlam.  Loop # 2 goes counter- clockwise out to the Reiffel Bird Sanctuary in Ladner then east to Chilliwack returning to the finish via the Golden Ears Bridge. Total distance 269km with +/- 1450m elevation gain. Overall this is a very flattish route with only  a handful of short or moderately challenging hills. Along the route there are many opportunities to get water and food.

The start location can be reached by a short ride from  the Coquitlam Centre Millennium SkyTrain Station.

*The start location is approx. 200m from Bob Koen's condo. There is vehicle parking near Bob's place in the residential area to the south of the start location.  Riders are welcome to bunk at Bob's Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. Bring your own sleeping bag/foamy if possible. Please confirm your intention to overnight there at:  Bob Koen <bob@koen.ca>.

Below are the *draft* tracks for the  two loops that make up this ride.

Day 1 Loop #1      ridewithgps.com/routes/47864893 

Day 2 Loop #2      ridewithgps.com/routes/47865455 

NOTE: The final tracks will be posted not later than Thursday, Aug. 22.