Riders, please use 7:03am as start time on your control card!

1. Route Overview

This route offers plenty of variety, showcasing many of Vancouver's top cycling highlights.

You'll ride through Whytecliff Park, Stanley Park, Marine Drive around UBC, Iona Beach, and Richmond, before heading out to PoCo and returning to Vancouver via the Barnet Highway.

Key Points:

• 0 km: Start at JJ Bean on Main Street & 14th Ave. It opens at 6 AM on Saturdays, so feel free to arrive early for coffee.

• 2.2 km: Turn left onto the Overpass to City Centre. Don't miss this turn!

• 12.7 km: At the end of the Lions Gate Bridge, take a right, go under the bridge, and connect to the Spirit Trail. Merge onto Marine Drive at 25th Street.

• 25 km-ish: Watch out for a big pothole—avoid any puddles as they may hide hazards.

• 31 km: Be mindful of the large speed bumps just before entering Whytecliff Park.

• 31.8 km: Info Control – Look for information on a plaque on the wall of the washrooms.

• 69.1 km: Staffed Control – Snacks and water will be available.

• 91 km: Info Control – Check the "Trail Information" section on the info board.

• 115 km: Info Control – About 200 metres before turning left onto No. 5 Road, look for a red building on the left.

• 145 km: Gravel section. Be cautious of the downhill slope with loose gravel. Reduce speed or walk your bike if necessary.

• 155.8 km onward: PoCo Trail – Mostly hard-packed gravel.

• 159.6 km: Info Control – Just before riding under the Pitt River Bridge, look for a bench on the right.

Construction and Gravel Sections

• Construction: Several sections of the route have ongoing construction with bike lane closures. Use caution.

• Gravel Sections: Expect a few kilometers of gravel on the PoCo Trail and other short sections. These are manageable with 25mm tires, provided they’re not ultra-light racing tires.

2. Food and Water

• Water: Water fountains are open along the route.

• Food: Food supplies are readily available from the start until New Westminster. Beyond that, you'll likely need to deviate from the route to resupply. Plan accordingly.

3. New Rule for 2025 – First Aid Kit Required

New for the 2025 season, our insurer requires us to ensure everyone riding a brevet carries a first aid kit. It just has to be a minimal pocket-sized kit with a few bandages, wraps, sterile pads, and so on. No kit no ride. https://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/newsletter/submissions_2025/003_mini-medical-kit_mike-hagen.html

Additionally, front and rear lights are required. No lights no ride. https://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/introduction/rules.html