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    Newbie single track rider - wanna ride shawnigan

    I am newbie trials single track rider looking to take my beta out to do some easy single track. I'd like to try the shawnigan ITSC area. Just park at the orange gate and go? Or is there a better way in? Anyone wanna take out a newbie? I am OLD, SLOW and CHICKEN. But love to ride single...
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    Southern Vancouver Island Big Trees

    Here are some maps and GPS tracks to some of the biggest trees in the world - and they are on southern Vancouver Island. Lots of backroad stuff perfect for dual sport. http://cameronsoftware.com/blog/?p=865
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    Vancouver Island Plane Crashes - Flora Lake, Mt Bolduc

    Here are a couple of blogs of plane crashes on Vancouver Island. They both make good day trips from Victoria or Naniamo on a dual sport. Flora Lake B-24 Bomber: http://cameronsoftware.com/blog/?p=743 Mt Bolduc Lockheed Ventura: http://cameronsoftware.com/blog/?p=117 They are at the tops...
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    100-200km backroad day rides in and around Radium

    Hey gang, I will be in Radium at the end of Sept. I am looking for 200km backroad day rides in and around Radium. As little pavement as possible. I really enjoy loops if that works. Always looking for nice scenery, maybe a little hiking, plane crashes, old mines, what have you. thanks
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    Shawnigan to Port Renfrew to Jordan River

    Couple weeks back, did a nice 200km-ish loop from Shawnigan to Port Renfrew to Jordan River, then back to Shawnigan (the back way). 80-90% offroad (like it should be!). Visted a couple of huge trees, including the Red Creek Fir - the largest fir tree in the world. Here is a blog of the trip...
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    Nice little loop on the San Juan Ridge

    Did a nice loop ride up on the Sand Juan Ridge this weekend. 100% offroad from Jordan River. http://cameronsoftware.com/blog/?p=870
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    Looking for backwoods destinations

    Hey all, I am up in Kamloops for the week (plus next weekend) and I am looking for some interesting destinations. Poked around Chewels yesterday and I will look at Ink Lakes today. FOr sure Duffy lake is on the list, but... I am interested in exploring around: old mines, pretty lakes, water...
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    Interesting backroad riding around Lytton?

    I am heading to Lytton for a few days. Going to take the street legal dirt bike and run the tracks at Onion Lake. I am also looking for some interesting back country loops in the area. 100km with as little paved road as possible. Mines, lakes, plane crashes, anything interesting...
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    !Q!

    Hi all, I am going to be in Kelowna for a number of days (this summer) and I am looking for some good exploration type day trips. I like to stop at pretty lakes, hike to mountain tops, look at old mines, hunt down plane wrecks, etc. Preferably no pavement, however logging roads, old FSR and...
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    Moab, Fruita and Sedona

    Hey gang, I took my dirt bike and mtn bike down to Moab, Fruita and Sedona. Did some fun exploration rides and posted pics, maps and vids on my blog: Moab - Gemini Bridges: http://cameronsoftware.com/blog/?p=4 Moab - Shafer/Long Canyon http://cameronsoftware.com/blog/?p=44 Fruita - Rabbit...
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    Visitor to Eng River/Arrowsmith

    Hey all, I am going to be camping up at Engl River and I am looking for some fun and easy backcountry destinations. LIttle or no paved road, I'd prefer logging road, fire road, or even a touch of easy single track (if that exists on the islan). Nothing too far away, a nice waterfall, lake, plane...
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    Camping at Skutz Falls - any trail riding around?

    Hey all, I'll be out camping at Skutz falls for a few days and wonder where the local riding might be. I am not a racer, just an old guy who likes to putter around logging roads/fire roads on my DR, perhaps stop to take some nice pictures. suggestions? thanks.
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    Newbie looking for easy rides

    Hey all, I've been riding street for years - but this is my first dual sport. I am looking for offroad easy rides close to Vic - any suggestions? thanks
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