Day Five - July 5, 2012

Sechelt to Langdale

You'll start in downtown Sechelt with a jaunt along the road bordering Porpoise Bay before hitting the trails. From here, you'll move into some singletrack and work your way upwards. This section of trail takes you to awesome views of the ocean below - you might even see your ferry coming in from up here!

Finally, you'll rocket down our favourite descent to finish in Langdale and BC Ferries will take you to Horseshoe Bay, where you'll hop on a bus to get up to the Base Camp in Squamish.

A teaser of what's in store:

Rat Race Trail System - these are gentle, buff, and fast rainforest trails that you'll love. Most of the time, you'll be immersed in the forest under 30-40 metre tall trees, so take a moment to enjoy the scenery.

Highway 103 - after some climbing, you'll reach what is argueably the best descent in the entire BC Bike Race! Highway 103 is almost seven kilometres of sweet singletrack downhill through the dense forest, popping you out at the Langdale Terminal. Then it's on to Squamish for the night!

Distance ~ 38km | Elevation Gain ~ 1420m | Aid 1 ~ 16km | Aid 2 ~ 26km
Start - Sechelt | Finish - Langdale

Base Camp Highlights

The trail deposits you at Langdale Ferry Terminal where you'll find post-race refreshments, bike wash, bike transport, and showers.

After a ferry trip and a bus ride, you'll be in Squamish sitting under the shadow of the Stawamus Cheif, who's Grand Wall (702m) was first climbed 50 years ago to the day when we arrive in town! There's also a Community Centre with access to a pool and hot tub to ease those tired legs.

Support Team Teasers

Check out these tempting options to keep your moral supporters busy today!

• Walk among the twelve Coast Salish totem poles that overlook Trail Bay
• Visit the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre located within walking distance of downtown Sechelt
• Lounge on the beach at Davis Bay, just south of Sechelt, while enjoying some great fish-n-chips
• Take the Gibsons Heritage Walk to explore the fascinating working harbour, stroll down the public wharf and along the boardwalk to the vista gazebo
• When you hit Squamish, check out some of the great climbing and hiking just minutes from Base Camp!