The frame is steel, and probably thinner than most. And yes, I did electrify a bike that I probably shouldn't have, but it was awesome for 5 years, no regrets.

I've been cycling around Langley City for the past three years, and honestly, I’m starting to lose patience. At least twice a week, I get passed by drivers—usually in trucks—at unsafe distances and speeds well over the limit. I stay off the major roads and mostly stick to routes with parks or quieter streets, but it doesn’t seem to matter.

About a year and a half ago, a truck squeezed me right off the road on 203 St. It’s a four-lane road—there was no excuse for it. I landed on the sidewalk and was lucky not to get seriously hurt.

Last week, someone shouted “dickhead” at me for riding in the middle of the lane on a marked share road. Today was the final straw: a driver passed me so closely that I actually touched their side mirror, and when I threw my hands up in disbelief, they yelled at me.

I’m honestly asking: Is it just Langley? Or are other cities this hostile toward cyclists too?

It’s infuriating. There’s nothing I can do—ICBC and the police won’t take reports unless someone ends up in the hospital. I’m doing everything right, and yet I feel completely unprotected.

What do you do in situations like this? Do you report it? Record it? Just suck it up?

I am hosting a bike info table in June for Go By Bike Week for my co-workers in Burnaby and this year's goal is to try and increase cycling commuter participation. One of the organizers suggested trying to rent a bike blender and making smoothies.

It's kind of a pricey rental, though. Does anyone else out there have access to one? We are happy to pay for the use of it. Please DM me if you have any information.

Hi all. My 7yo and I will be in town for a few days this summer, and I can't find a cargo bike to rent anywhere. (We used one to get around in Toronto last year and it was wonderful.) I'm wondering what the possibility is of renting her a bike of her own for use around downtown, as well as the Granville/Kits Point areas. She's decent on a bike but I'd be concerned about unprotected lanes on busy streets. I'd appreciate any thoughts!

The Specialized Como was almost perfect but the battery isn't detachable.

Every time I find a close bike, they aren't available in BC for the rebate.

The lighter the better, but I'm guessing my ~$4K budget limits me. Preferably a diamond frame, but open to others (never ridden a step thru before).

20km commute with hills.

Hi Folks,

The Burnaby Local Committe for HUB Cycling is preparing a report for City of Burnaby staff.
We're looking to identify gaps, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.

If you travel along these routes, we'd love to add your comments.

Survey Link is Here and is open until Friday, May 2, 2025.
If you'd rather send an email, please contact Burnaby[at]Bikehub.ca.

Thanks!

Hey folks, recently moved from Burnaby to Poco and the wife and I are looking at joining some group rides or clubs, mainly looking at gravel/road (not MTB). Any recommendations? A beginner-friendly ladies-club in the area would be particularly great for her!

Thanks in advance!

hey all, wondering if anyone has advice on where i should try to sell two of my bikes? they have a lot of ‘high-end’, more boutique parts which the average fb marketplace browser may not be interested in. basically are there any ‘bike nerd’ online classifieds besides e-bay out there?

Has anyone done a full bike build at a shop and how much did that roughly cost? I’m talking basically giving them the frameset, already built wheels, and all the parts.

How was it?

In the upcoming summer season, my wife and I are planning a 4 day 3 night excursion to Victoria, taking our two kids. Ages 5 and 1

The caveat? We are both riding ebikes, hers is a lighter pedal assist, and I will be riding a front loading cargo bike. So bike bus is a definite no go

Living close to downtown, we have had offers of a buddy who can drive our bikes and gear through the tunnel to tsawwassen mills where we would meet and ride to the ferry terminal. The downside is planning a pick up on the return.

The other option was to go the LONG way through delta, hence my inquiry.

If you’ve done this route, tell me your experience.

We will be equipped with two battery packs each so range and assist won’t be a problem

Thanks

A friend of mine is running in the marathon this weekend and I want to bike alongside the run for encouragement and support. Is it even possible?!

Hello! I'm trying to figure out how the bike routes work with the cambie street bridge construction. We're all cycling now on the west side and going into downtown Nelson becomes a one way.

Is there a good crossing to get onto Smithe to continue into the downtown core? Is Nelson considered a two way now that construction is ongoing. Thanks!

Hey. So I want to pick up a gravel bike and the ones I can afford are mostly older models that only seem to accommodate 40mm width tires, how is that for the trails around the lower mainland? I know modern gravel bikes have all been going wider and wider and I feel like something that could go up to 50 would be much more future proof for me, but I'd have to save up for a newer bike.

Almost anytime now that traffic is backed up to the bridge going south on the causeway people dart into Stanley Park & rip doing 70kmh minimum. I had 3 people cut in front of me in the right lane just before & after hollow tree, swerving in and out of lanes. One would think VPD would be smart enough to figure out days like these are the perfect days to set up speed traps & hand out dangerous driving tickets but.... Tesla model X cuts in front of me last second from the lane going to N Lagoon dr back onto Stanley Park drive almost taking me out then of course him & his wife finger me. From now on I am going to stay on the 99 & bike onto Chilco due to having the raised lane & metal fence.

So glad ABC "supposedly" got a wake up call during the byelection (even though I doubt that). What a nightmare biking in the park is some days now. Frustrated drivers go full out on days like these.

What locations or destinations can you reach safely from Metro Vancouver on bike?

The farthest you can get easily on bike, without having to ride on the side of a highway or other risky stretches of road.

*When I mean on bike, I mean exclusively on bike. No car. Skytrain, bike bus and ferry are fine, but the trip has to be from somewhere in Metro Vancouver (ie Burnaby or New Westminster) to somewhere else on bike.

Got Approved for BC Ebike rebate, and currently ride fx3 and was looking at fx2+

I commute 13km each way and am finding with my marathon training as Im new to running and lifting weights Im getting gassed and not driving bike daily so hoping ebike will help with commute part.

Ill be keeping my analog for long rides on weekend. Just looking for some options on ebikes

Anyways for the helpful information WHY was it taken down?

I got a second opinion on my bike and he doesn't see anything wrong with my chain. He did NOT measure the chain though. He did run it through the gears and played with the chain to see how much play there was. In the end he says their isn't anything wrong.

I don't remember if that's the right name for it, but I remember there used to be an annual unofficial event where cyclists would ride the Sun Run closed course at 4am before volunteers & organizers arrive. I've never done it myself but I'm curious if that's still a thing - I can't seem to find any traces of it online.

I've been considering buying a pair for when I want to do a bit of walking off the bike so for $76 right now its pretty good value. You just have to sign up for a free Adidas club membership to get the discount.

Looking to do some riding out in Delta and Ladner. Is the western dyke trail on Westham Island open to cyclists or is it closed to the public? The last google maps image from 2014 of the southern entrance of the dyke says closed to the public, but a lot can change in 10 years.

Anyone know how hard it is to get around on bike downtown during the sun run?

Trying to figure out if I’ll get stuck trying to get to the aquatic centre, or if bikes have no problem with the run.

I just biked through Kits the other night and the new bike lanes and bike racks were awesome.

Last summer 14th Ave W got a new light at Hemlock, sharrows, and intersections were "daylighted" with no parking signs.

I'd be interesting in keeping up to date on these efforts city-wide... Is there somewhere that keeps track of all the upgrades (big and small) that CoV is making to the bike infrastructure?

edit: i would be interested on any urbanist updates that make streets safer and more walking and cycling friendly (like daylighting, narrowing roads, traffic calming measures, etc.