RIDING THE BEAR Riders participate in the 2018 Bear Mountain Bike Festival in Langford over the long weekend. Hundreds of riders and spectators took part in the festival, which featured UCI XC Canada Cup Double-Header XC and Short Track races, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

RIDING THE BEAR Riders participate in the 2018 Bear Mountain Bike Festival in Langford over the long weekend. Hundreds of riders and spectators took part in the festival, which featured UCI XC Canada Cup Double-Header XC and Short Track races, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Our Island: Bear Mountain

Kendra Wong

VICTORIA NEWS

 

RIDING THE BEAR Riders participate in the 2018 Bear Mountain Bike Festival in Langford over the long weekend. Hundreds of riders and spectators took part in the festival, which featured UCI XC Canada Cup Double-Header XC and Short Track races, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

RIDING THE BEAR Riders participate in the 2018 Bear Mountain Bike Festival in Langford over the long weekend. Hundreds of riders and spectators took part in the festival, which featured UCI XC Canada Cup Double-Header XC and Short Track races, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

RIDING THE BEAR Riders participate in the 2018 Bear Mountain Bike Festival in Langford over the long weekend. Hundreds of riders and spectators took part in the festival, which featured UCI XC Canada Cup Double-Header XC and Short Track races, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

RIDING THE BEAR Riders participate in the 2018 Bear Mountain Bike Festival in Langford over the long weekend. Hundreds of riders and spectators took part in the festival, which featured UCI XC Canada Cup Double-Header XC and Short Track races, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

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