DOWNTOWN: Bike the Seawall from Coal Harbour to Granville Island - EASY
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About the ride:
We are expecting warm, sunny weather for Sunday, so what better time to experience the Seawall by bike, before cruise ship season starts?
This gentle ride will take us from Coal Harbour, around Stanley Park and False Creek, to finish at world-famous Granville Island. Along the way, see highlights like the Lions Gate Bridge, English Bay, the Totem Poles, and Science World and watch for harbour seals swimming near the path. After the ride, return to downtown via Burrard Bridge or stay for lunch, shopping, and exploration!
This ride will mostly follow flat, car-free bike paths on the Seawall and Beach Avenue. There will be some riding with traffic on Granville Island and, if you return to downtown via Burrard Bridge, a hill and a few sections with traffic. Those looking for a shorter option can leave the group at English Bay Beach, from where it is a short ride up Denman to the starting point.
You will need a bike and helmet for this. If you do not own a bike, there are a number of bike rental shops near the starting point. Make sure your rental time is long enough to give you time to return from Granville Island and that you get a good bike lock.
To make the group size manageable, the number of RSVPs is strictly limited to 25. Guests are not allowed.
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY AND REQUIRED BY LAW.
*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation: Intermediate, ~20 km, no significant elevation gain
Meeting At: Devonian Harbour Park, Denman & West Georgia (at the bus stop)
Parking: Easy Park Denman (Pay Parking)
Recommended Cycling Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Bicycle and helmet MANDATORY
- Bike lock (if you want to stop and explore Granville Island at the end, this is essential)
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Shoes suitable for cycling
- Small daypack with 1 bottle of water + snacks
- Light sweater
- Raincoat (if it looks rainy)
- Money for snacks, lunch, coffee, etc. at Granville Island
- Small bike repair kit and hand pump (optional, but good to have)
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending biking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; getting hit by a vehicle; hitting a vehicle, person, animal, or object; bicycle malfunction; bicycle accident; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Attend", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.