I had the chance of visiting Vancouver back in the fall of 2017, and what initially was supposed to be a day trip, turned into a 3-day adventure, an adventure that wouldn’t have been the same without a bike. Vancouver is located in Western Canada, along the Salish Sea, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. Due to its lush vegetation, alpine scenic vistas, cycling and walking network, and a mindful urban sustainability initiative, Vancouver ranks as one of the most livable cities in the world. And it takes less than a day to understand what this really means. There’s a sense of immaculateness in the air as you move across the city. I decided to rent a bike and went off to explore the city. As I headed north through Stanley Park I encountered colorful totem poles that surfaced the history of a city that was once home to various indigenous tribes. Archaeological records suggest that indigenous communities settled around these lands more than 10,000 years ago. Nowadays, despite a predominant population of Chinese heritage—which currently accounts for a quarter of the total population,—Vancouver is a melting pot of cultures, nationalities, and religions, making it one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in the world.