What we’re about
Welcome! To join an event, you need to first sign up with the Victoria Cycling Adventures (VCA): http://vcac.net/join-the-vcac so that you can be covered by our liability insurance. Include your first and last name and an email address so we can reach you. You also need to read the Waiver: http://vcac.net/Documents/VCACWaiver.pdf and complete the Cycling Safety Quiz (http://vcac.net/CyclingQuiz.php) .
Fees: Your first ride is free! If you wish to join a second ride, the annual fee is $35 ($30 for new members and existing members if paid within 1 month of the expiry date). Payment is made by e-transfer to our club email at [email protected]. In the e-transfer message please put your first and last name so we can match you in our database and your VCA meetup nickname so we can match you there.
MeetUp: It helps us if you include at least the first letter of your last name so we can find you in our database in the club. Make sure your MeetUp settings allow for you to receive messages and email notifications. Follow these steps: https://4142298.xyz/Victoria-Cycling-Adventures/pages/28207167/Organizer_Contact_Settings/
About our rides: VCA offers rides at different pace levels from beginner (Pace 1) to advanced (Pace 4). Members ride road bikes, hybrids, e-bikes and mountain bikes. Only e-bikes that require pedaling are allowed on our group rides for safety reasons. The ride leader will indicate if certain bikes are not appropriate for the ride and if you are unsure, just message the ride leader via MeetUp. Cyclists are expected to always ride between the ride leader and the sweep and follow the rules of the road at all times. Riders wear a helmet and bring water, snacks, and a spare tube or patch kit, pump, gloves and gear appropriate for the weather anticipated. Your bike must be in good working order and have front and rear lights for evening and night rides. Riders are responsible for their own safety and fitness. Event leaders are volunteers and may not have first aid or survival training. If you aren't sure where you fit in, try a Pace 2.5 for your first ride. If you decide to join VCA, please complete the member questions so that we have an idea of the most suitable rides for your riding level.
Ride Paces (speed is on a flat, paved surface):
1. 10-14 kph 2) 15-20 kph 3) 18-22 kph 4) 23+ kph
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Pace 3 - Tod Inlet PicnicJanion Plaza, Victoria, BC
Saturday looks like a great day for this ride - sunny with a high of 17 forecast up the peninsula.
The route is a 45km loop with a few hills.
For the picnic, feel free to bring a few items to share!
Route is HERE
Please let us know if you'd like to join at the Switch Bridge at 10:15.
E-Bikes: Only e-bikes that require peddling to move forward are permitted for safety reasons.
Road bikes also welcome but be prepared to travel slower than you are used to. - FYI - National Reconciliation Day RideSonghees Park, Victoria, BC
FYI Only - No need to RSVP. This is not a VCAC ride, as the ride is organized by Capital Bike as part of its themed rides program. However, VCAC members are welcome to participate!. This was a very popular community event last year, attracting over 350 riders.
For more info, go to Capital Bike.
Capital Bike is proud to announce that on September 30th, we will again lead a Truth & Reconciliation Day Ride.
We will start at Songhees Park at 10 AM for a family-safe ride along Victoria's AAA (all ages & abilities) network to Royal Athletic Park, arriving at 11:45 AM in time for the South Island Powwow's Grand Entry Ceremony.
Diane Sam, of Songhees First Nation, will kick off the ride with a talk about the significance and history of land around Songhees Park.
This ride is in honour of residential school survivors and their families.
