It was easily the best day of the year so far -- incredible visibility and about 10C. (Having said that, I did get a few "Blimey, you must be cold, mate" comments from other cyclists when they saw me in just a jersey and shorts.)
I set off toward UBC on 4th Avenue and then followed Marine Drive all around the coast. The views over the ocean were spectacular, particularly the sight of the mountains on Vancouver Island peeking through the distant clouds.
It was also a treat to look out over YVR International Airport. (Of course, no good cycle ride is complete without some aviation action.)
I then cycled north from 70th Avenue up Angus and Cypress Streets. Again, fantastic views as the North Shore mountains sprawled across the horizon, inviting me to continue through Downtown and across the Lions' Gate Bridge. Naturally, I obliged, and proceeded to Lonsdale Quay for a brief rest and a Penguin biscuit before turning home.
One final highlight was seeing two float planes (one taking off, one on final approach) as I made my way back across the bridge and through Stanley Park.
For more details, check out my route here.
I don't have a speedo yet, but the rough stats for the ride are:
Total Distance: 36.4 miles / 58.6 km
Time in the saddle: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Approx average speed: 13 mph / 20.9 kmh
One of the best medium-length cycle rides I've ever done... so I reckon it deserves one of these: http://www.farzadsf1gallery.com/f1_sounds/fancredible.wav.
"Fantastic! Absolutely incredible!"
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