Brighter Skies Ahead

Brighter Skies Ahead

Bring on the blue sky and sunshine! After a smoky haze that has engulfed much of British Columbia in August, a combination of wind and rain has brought welcome relief to the West Kootenays. Hooray! Air quality has drastically improved too, and with the forecast in the...
A taste of Patagonia in British Columbia

A taste of Patagonia in British Columbia

Patagonia conjures up images of spectacular wilderness, remoteness and an almost mythical allure. But it sure is a long way away.   If you’re looking for a cycling tour that has the feel of Patagonia but is more accessible, British Columbia’s Kootenay region is...
The Nelson Foodie 50

The Nelson Foodie 50

The Kootenay Lake area offers some of the finest multi-day cycling tours in Canada, but it also features some tempting half-day rides. A little known gem connects Nelson BC with one of the tastiest cafés in the Kootenays. The 50km out and back has everything you want...
The Ultimate Rail Trail Day Trip in BC?

The Ultimate Rail Trail Day Trip in BC?

One of the most spectacular rail trails in Canada is tucked away in BC’s West Kootenays. It might just be the most scenic cycling route you’ve never heard of, combining amazing mountain scenery with some of the tastiest fresh food in BC. Located just west of Nelson,...
Cycle the Kootenays with the Surly Straggler

Cycle the Kootenays with the Surly Straggler

Steel yourself, cyclists. Our new wheels have arrived. And they’re awesome. We’re pumped to offer a fleet of brand-new Surly Stragglers for our fully supported and self supported road cycling tours based out of Nelson BC. Just what is the bike, you ask? We like to...