祖母の道 - “Sobo No Michi”
Mountain Bike Specific Climbing Trail - Cumberland, BC
This Is The Way
“Sobo No Michi” means “Grandmothers Way/Path” in Japanese, it takes users from dense west coast forests into the clouds over a length of nearly 5 kilometers.
Built To Last
The tread surface and grades were kept well within tolerances to ensure that erosion due to water and tires is kept to an absolute minimum.
High Traffic
During the summer months Sobo’ sees in excess of 600 riders a day, it has become a primary route for users entering the trail network.
““It was a pleasure to work with Bill on the Climbing Trail Project in Cumberland. His passion for doing high quality, long lasting and memorable trail work was apparent in his keen eye for detail and amount of care taken during the planning and construction process. “Sobo No Michi” has become a key part of the local trail network and treasured community asset, due in no small part to Bill’s work.””
“I finally got to ride your climbing trail in Cumberland and it is the best climbing trail I’ve ever ridden. Awesome job, great addition to an already super trail network.”
“After riding Sobo No Michi climbing trail in Cumberland, I can attest to the quality of Bill’s work in creating a sustainable climbing trail that will serve any level of rider from beginner to advanced. It is a tremendous improvement over the prior route and is a model climbing trail, serving as a new high water mark in trail design and experience. The trail is a joy to ride and will serve the greater community well into perpetuity.””