View source for Routes and Short Cuts

Most riders will start by taking routes with which they are already familiar by car. Over time they start learning about short cuts and more efficient routes. This page is dedicated to sharing the knowledge from experience from other North Shore riders to help you find the best route for you.

== Routes ==

=== Lions Gate Bridge to Lonsdale & 27th ===

[[File:LGB to 27th and Lonsdale.png|Quick Map|thumb|400px]]

I've experimented with many routes to make this journey and have finally found what I consider to be the best route. It uses several non-car paths to gain advantage and has a steady but decent grade. Details are on a [[Lions Gate Bridge to Lonsdale & 27th|separate page]]

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== Shortcuts ==

=== DNV: Phillip Ave Tunnel ===

[[File:NS-VACC Shortcut - Phillip Tunnel.png|Quick Map|thumb|100px]]

There's a tunnel under the Upper Levels Highway at the top of Phillip that is an easy way to get from Pemberton Heights to Capilano Highlands and vice versa. Beware of the speed checks midway through the tunnel!

[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=49.332988,-123.114295&spn=0.002447,0.005659&z=18&msid=100548870285165674554.00048658ad394b1573a69 Google Map]

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=== DNV: Connector trail between Keith Rd and 23rd St (near Capilano ramps) ===

[[File:NS-VACC Shortcut between W Keith and 23rd.png|Quick Map|thumb|100px]]

A very convenient trail connecting W Keith Rd near the Capilano Rd Hwy 1 ramps to W 23rd St in Pemberton Heights. For riders needing to continue east after coming off the freeway this is perfect. Also makes up a key part of the [[Routes_and_Short_Cuts#Lions_Gate_Bridge_to_Lonsdale_.26_27th|Lions Gate Bridge to Lonsdale & 27th]] route.

[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=49.330842,-123.115025&spn=0.006586,0.01929&z=16&msid=100548870285165674554.000487329a5640e735ac3 Google Map]

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=== DNV: Connector trail between Tatlow Ave and Capilano Rd ===

[[File:Trail Connecting Tatlow Ave and Capilano Rd.png|100px|thumb|quick map]]

At the north end of Tatlow Ave is a convenient trail that connects to Capilano Road opposite Graveley St. This is a perfect connector for bicycle traffic coming from Marine Drive to Capilano Road.

[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=49.327685,-123.118281&spn=0.002423,0.003868&t=h&z=18&msid=100548870285165674554.0004871d2d029094677b2 Google Map]

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