There is a lot of first-class, hard-core mountain biking around Vancouver, not for the inexperienced. The three main areas, each with multiple tough trails, are Cypress, Seymour and Fromme Mountains. Trail maps of these areas ($6 each), along with some much-needed advice, are available at bike shops. See also Mountain Biking BC by Steve Dunn. Seymour is probably the least difficult of these, but Burnaby Mountain and Fisherman Trail are more appropriate rides for intermediates/beginners. Note that the law requires you to wear a helmet. Bayshore, 745 Denman, T 6882453. Rents bikes and also rollerblades and strollers/pushchairs. Bike Cellar,1856 W 4th, T 7387167. One of the many bike stores on West 4th Av and Broadway. Bush Pilot Biking, T 9857886, http://www.bushpilotbiking.com Contact Johnny Smoke for more detailed professional information or tours. Deep Cove Bikes, 4310 Gallant Av, Deep Cove, T 9291918. May-Sep only. $30 per day for basic mountain bike, $50 (and a big deposit) for a serious bike. Simon's Bike Shop, 608 Robson, T 6021181. The best store Downtown. Rentals are $19 per day, $69 per week. $55 per day for a hard-core mountain bike. Spokes Bicycle Rentals,1798 W Georgia St, T 6885141. The pick of the bunch near Stanley Park. Road bikes, tandems, child trailers, baby joggers, etc. Regular bike $3.75 per hour, $15 per day; mountain bike $42 per six hours. Also guided bike tours. There are countless mountain bike trails around Squamish, suitable for all levels up to the most extreme. Most are concentrated in the Smoke Bluffs and Crumpit Woods area east of town, or around Alice lake and the Garibaldi Highlands further north. The free 99 North magazine contains some useful maps. Tantalus Bike Shop, 40446 Government Rd/Highway 99, T 8982588. Bike rentals and key information.
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