I agree with Jean (shootingstar) that the route changes on Day 2 will make the ride more peaceful and safer. The major changes seem to be between Golden Ears Bridge and Pitt Meadows Bridge and once we're in downtown Vancouver. I think the best change is having us ride on the urban trail along the water once we're in downtown Vancouver rather than making us ride along Water St. and Cordova St., which were crazy busy with tourists, buses, cars, etc., last year.

Jean, I'm also curious why the Cascade ride organizers don't choose a route going through quieter areas once we start heading west towards Vancouver. Maybe they want to include the Barnett Highway segment to make the ride more fun for the experienced riders, or it may just be that they need the ride to go through Port Moody since Cap's Cycle always serves as a food/bathroom/bike-maintenance stop for the ride.