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Shameless Promotion of Biking and Shared Transportation

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

If you value bikes as a viable mode of transportation sign the petition at People for Bikes.  We are lucky to have our offices in Whistler, BC as our bicycling network is phenomenal… not all cities have the same bike benefits.  One of the key measurements of which transport is environmental advantageous is the distance [...]

Whistler – A Walkable Resort Community

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

I am really not a fan of the 24 hour news cycle so when I caught a “good news” story about a walkable community in the southern USA I was pleasantly surprised.  Between shots of Anderson Cooper in strange and unusual places and situations; CNN had a 3 minute look at a southern US community [...]

Transportation to the Test of Metal

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The Test of Metal hosted in the beautiful Squamish is an event like no other!!

1,000 Riders from all over the world in a mass Start, 1200 meters of elevation, 67 km course, over 300 Volunteers and hundreds of spectators cheering on the cyclists!
Unique to this years race is a pipe bands parade featuring approximately [...]

It Pays to Purchase Cancellation Insurance! Ridebooker Travelers Affected by Icelandic Volcanic Ash.

Monday, April 26th, 2010

After many days of being stranded in airports, causing havoc for travelers worldwide, including those making connections in Vancouver and Whistler, finally weary travelers are making their way home.
And while Iceland’s main international airport is reopening today, after a three-day closure caused by easterly winds that began blowing ash from the Eyjafjallajokull (ay-yah-FYAH-lah-yer-kuhl) volcano toward [...]

Getting to Hockey Games and Concerts at GM Place/BC Place from Victoria!

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Finally an easy way to travel from Victoria to GM place/BC Place for hockey games and concerts! Whether you are looking for coach service or private transportation we  have you covered.  Ridebooker offers excellent coach service from Downtown Victoria to the Vancouver bus depot, which is only a 15 minute walk, short sky train or [...]