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One-Way on the Galloping Goose: Shuttle Pass from Atkins Rd to Sooke Potholes
A single-stop shuttle that carries you and your bike to the Sooke Potholes end of the 55 km Galloping Goose Trail, enabling a self-guided ride at your own pace.
One-Way on the Galloping Goose: Shuttle Pass from Atkins Rd to Sooke Potholes.
The Galloping Goose Shuttle drops riders and bikes into one of Vancouver Island’s most varied corridors — a 55 km multi-use trail that threads urban fringe, rural farmland and pockets of wilderness. The Shuttle Pass is a one-way, one-stop transport that lets you choose how much of the Goose to ride on your own terms, turning logistics into a simple handoff and the trail into a private playground.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A true one-way option
The Shuttle Pass is a one-way, one-stop ticket that transports both rider and bike to the trailhead, making it ideal for point-to-point rides along the full length of the Galloping Goose.
55 km of changing scenery
The Galloping Goose traverses urban, rural and wilderness zones — a varied corridor that rewards riders who want to sample different landscapes on a single route.
Self-supported flexibility
Hop on at Atkins Road, be transported with your bike, and simply ride off — the pass is built for riders who prefer self-supported, independent outings with total control over pace and distance.
What the day feels like
How the shuttle experience unfolds
You arrive with your bike and mobile ticket, board the Galloping Goose Shuttle at the scheduled pickup, and are carried with your equipment to the Sooke Potholes drop-off. From there the trail is yours: choose how far to ride, when to stop, and how to pace the day on a multi-use corridor that spans 55 km of varied terrain.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this shuttle suits — and what the booking does (and does not) cover.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Scheduled shuttle duration is listed as 40 minutes. Example itinerary shows pickup at 10:30 and drop-off at 11:10.
Mobile ticket confirmation, your own bike, your cycling gear and snacks are required for the self-supported portion of the outing.
The pass is a one-way, one-stop ticket that includes transport for you and your bike. Pickup is on Atkins Road in Victoria; parking details are provided after booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the shuttle ride?
The listed duration for the shuttle is 40 minutes.
Where is the shuttle pickup?
Pickup is at Atkins Road in Victoria; specific parking and meeting details are provided after booking.
What does the Shuttle Pass include?
The pass includes a one-way, one-stop transfer and transport for you and your bike.
Can I ride the entire Galloping Goose Trail with this shuttle?
Yes. The shuttle is intended to allow riders to choose as much or as little riding as they like, including riding the entire 55 km Galloping Goose Trail at their own pace.
What should I bring with me?
Bring your mobile ticket confirmation, your own bike, cycling gear and snacks for the self-supported ride.
What are the pickup and drop-off times on the example itinerary?
The example itinerary shows a 10:30 pickup at Atkins Road (Stop 1) and an 11:10 drop-off at the Sooke River Road Lot (Stop 3).