Day 1. Starting our ride. Tsawwassen to Abbotsford, 85 km. April 28.

We caught the 7:45 AM ferry to Tsawwassen to start the ride eastward. We knew that this would be a bit stressful because of the heavy traffic and my unfamiliarity with the roads. To make it more interesting Google maps directed us incorrectly, which resulted in us riding about 10 km further than necessary. Distance today was 85 km. 

The bike route suggested going on the Boundary Bay Dyke path which sounded like the paths in Quebec- hard smooth gravel or tarmac. It was hard but not nearly as smooth as expected, and it was hard on the legs. The traffic was heavy even as far out of Vancouver as we travelled; my suggestion for others in our situation would be to catch a city bus with bicycle racks and take it as far east as possible to minimize your exposure to traffic. The transit map shows bus routes extending east past Langley, which is sufficient to put one on safer and quieter roads.

Anita's B&B was a disappointment because the second B wasn't a meal but rather a selection of cans and packages that can be eaten toasted or nuked. Not a good base for a lower carb diet. That made for an interesting next day.

 

Leaving the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal