Why this route?
Avoids West Cordova Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids West Cordova Street
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
23 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 4 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- East King Edward AvenueBusy road44 m
- Unnamed pathSome traffic81 m
- East 24th AvenueQuiet streets227 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario277 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario106 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario118 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario · 18th Ave - 19th Ave - Stainsbury Greenway113 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario330 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario · 14th Ave106 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario105 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario · 10th Ave307 m
- Ontario StreetBike path · Ontario · Bypass · Central Valley · Seaside1.1 km
- Seaside Greenway - Olympic VillageBike path · Central Valley · Seaside · TCT537 m
- Quebec StreetBike path · Seaside · Quebec308 m
- Union StreetBike path · Adanac · Pacific (Regional)157 m
- Dunsmuir ViaductBike path · Dunsmuir · Regional Route958 m
- Cambie StreetBike path · Cambie Street Bikeway317 m
- Unnamed pathSome traffic85 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Riley Park to Gastown?
About 21 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.3 km. The most direct route is 4.8 km and takes about 19 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Riley Park to Gastown?
SuperSafe™ goes via Ontario Street, Seaside Greenway - Olympic Village and Dunsmuir Viaduct, using Ontario, 18th Ave - 19th Ave - Stainsbury Greenway, 14th Ave, 10th Ave, Bypass, Central Valley, Seaside, TCT, Quebec, Adanac, Pacific (Regional), Dunsmuir, Regional Route and Cambie Street Bikeway. 96% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Riley Park to Gastown hilly?
Not really. It climbs 23 m in total, with no steep stretches.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Riley Park.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Vancouver map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Vancouver map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.