Mountain bikers riding a coastal ridge above the Salish Sea on Vancouver Island
RIDE OTTAWATRAVEL JOURNAL · 2026

Vancouver Island · British Columbia

Island
Lines

Cumberland to the coast, one trail at a time.

THE PLAN ↓
VI

September 6–12, 2026

Seven entries. Four riding zones. One island.

This is the plan before the tires touch dirt: a week based in and around Cumberland, following the riding north to Campbell River, east to Hornby Island, and up toward Forbidden Plateau.

The route is still loose on purpose. Weather, legs and local advice will decide the open day.

7days
4+ride zones
TBDkilometres
ArrivalCumberlandCampbell RiverForbiddenTBDHornbyWrap-up

The journal

Seven days,
as they happen.

  1. WestwardIntroduction + travel day
    Planned
  2. Epic CumberlandRide journal
    Planned
  3. Epic Campbell RiverRide journal
    Planned
  4. Forbidden ShuttlesRide journal
    Planned
  5. The Open DayTBD
    Planned
  6. Hornby Island OdysseyRide journal
    Planned
  7. The Long Way HomeWrap-up + travel day
    Planned
Historic wooden buildings beneath a dramatic sky in Cumberland, British Columbia01

September 7

Epic Cumberland

Forest singletrack and the first ride of the week.

STORY COMING FROM THE TRAIL
Mountain bikers winding through dense green forest near Campbell River02

September 8

Epic Campbell River

A day pointed north, with trails to choose when we arrive.

STORY COMING FROM THE TRAIL
Riders loading mountain bikes onto a shuttle van at Forbidden Plateau03

September 9

Forbidden Shuttles

Gravity, elevation and a day in the high country.

STORY COMING FROM THE TRAIL
Mountain bikers riding a coastal ridge above the water on Hornby Island04

September 11

Hornby Island Odyssey

Ferry crossings, island trails and the edge of the Salish Sea.

STORY COMING FROM THE TRAIL

September 10 · The open day

TBD?

The best part of a trip plan is the space left for whatever turns up.