River City Gravel Fondo a Huge Success
The 1st Annual River City Gravel Fondo kicked off the Trek Gravel Series presented by Mosaic Forest Management yesterday. It was met...
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VICTORIA GRAND PRIX
CANADIAN MASTERS CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
JULY 19-21, 2024 VICTORIA BC
CANADIAN MASTERS ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
JULY 19-21, 2024 VICTORIA BC
COUNTDOWN TO
RACE DAY
Check out the Cycling Action!
The 2024 CANADIAN MASTERS ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS celebrates the bicycle in the areas sport, arts, and culture. Bicycle Racing Action will draw hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators. The 2024 event marks the return of 3 exciting championship cycling events as well as some fun cycling activities for all ages. The event is the continuation of over 20 years of hosting bicycle race events in Victoria, BC. Since 1992, Victoria has hosted the 1994 Commonwealth Games Cycling events, World Cup Track, Provincial Road and Track Championships, Bastion Square Grand Prix, and Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series, which have spearheaded the carriers of some of Canada’s best cyclists and Olympians. The event is proudly supported by Cycling BC and Cycling Canada as a means to nurture and grow grass roots cycling, engage with the community, and act as a platform for the champions of the sport.
EVENT SCHEDULE (Tentative)
Canadian Masters Time Trial Championships
Friday July 19
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Canadian Masters Road Championships
Saturday July 20
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Canadian Masters Criterium Championship
Sunday July 21
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cycling BC Hop On For Kids
Sunday July 21
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Capital Grand Prix Bicycle Polo
Saturday July 20 - Sunday July 21
Antique Bike Show
Sunday July 21
Front Lawn of Fairmont Empress Hotel
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LATEST NEWS
THE EVENTS
If your child is looking for a chance to visit their favourite HopOn coach or try some HopOn-style stunts and games in a new setting, try one of these open kids youth events across the province.
Events styles may include:
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FREE kids bike races
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HopOn Expo: A 15-minute skill session at a local festival
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Behind-the-scenes walkabout at BC’s biggest races
Cycle polo, bicycle polo, or bike polo (polo-vélo in French; Radpolo in German) is a team sport, similar to traditional polo, except that bicycles are used instead of horses. TWO TEAMS OF THREE RIDE BICYCLES AND USE MALLETS TO STRIKE A SMALL BALL INTO A GOAL. GAMES LAST FOR A SET AMOUNT OF 10-15 MINUTES.
Originating in Ireland in 1891, traditional bike polo is played on grass courts. Modern hardcourt bike polo has roots in the early 2000s in Seattle. Bike messengers would play during down time between deliveries. Hardcourt bike polo spread internationally and is played in over 30 countries. The first world championships were held in Toronto in 2008!
Classic and vintage bikes are on display in our annual Classic Bike Show presented by The Fairmont Empress. The Show is open to bicycles that meet the requirements of a “Collector” or “Vintage” bicycle, usually being 25 years old or older with some exceptions.
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