2025 Swift Campout Navigator: Kissing Crow Cyclery, Vancouver BC
Swift Campout is a global call to go bikepacking on the solstice, June 21st and 22nd, 2025.
Swift Campout Navigators are appointed bikepackers from all corners of the world that are rallying their friends and communities to skip town for a Swift Campout. They’ll be tuning in and sharing their bikepacking rigs, walking us through their favorite gear, and in some special cases, inviting you along on their public campout. Tap into their expertise and follow their adventures through swiftcampout.com.
We’re pleased to introduce you to KIssing Crows Cyclery
We’re Kissing Crows Cyclery, holding it down in so-called Vancouver, BC, on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
We’re here for everyone—from city rollers and coffee-outside folks to basket bike adventurers and full-blown race nerds. We’re your friendly, full-service bike shop—but we also love getting nerdy with custom builds, dialed wheelsets, and bikes that are as weird and wonderful as the people who ride them!
Kissing Crows Cyclery on Swift Campout
Swift Campout is our yearly reminder to appreciate self-powered adventure and the diverse and unique community that grows around it!
About the route:
We’re back to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) for the second year in a row! We’ll roll out early from the shop and cruise up to Horseshoe Bay, kicking off our boat-hopping adventure. First, we’ll sail from the bay to Nanaimo, then hop on another ferry to Saysutshun. Once we’re on the island, we’ll have time to explore the trails, swim, or just kick back and soak in the sweet views of the coastal mountains :)
Distance 100km on land, 100km on sea
Terrain Mixed gravel and pavement
Difficulty Level Moderate - For active individuals who are ready to ride for a full day. Expect variety in the route with a few serious climbs and descents.
Destination Saysutshun/Newcastle Island, BC, Canada
Cost: About 30 CAD
