Cycling

This cyclist was stopped and ticketed while riding in a Victoria bike lane. (Chris Campbell photo)

Ticketing of Victoria cyclist called ‘harassment’ but also ‘sweet justice’

Readers sound off on rules of the road

 

Mill Bay’s Evan Russell powers his way to first place in the men’s field at the National Cyclocross Championships in Victoria on Nov. 25. (Dave Miller/4iiii Innovations Inc.)

Vancouver Islander wins National Cyclocross Championships

Mill Bay’s Evan Russell rode to a commanding victory at event in Langford

  • Dec 11, 2023

 

Former Cobble Hill resident Charles Klasen who now resides in Brentwood Bay poses with his Marin Tour bike at Cape Spear, Newfoundland the most eastern point in Canada. Klasen who left his Brentwood Bay home on May 25, completed his 7, 132 km journey to Cape Spear on Aug. 21. (Courtesy of Charles Klasen)

Vancouver Island senior makes friends cycling coast to coast across Canada

Brentwood Bay resident 67-year-old Charles Klasen cycles 7,132 km across Canada

 

Shannon Baerg from Victoria takes a sharp corner and dismounts during the Muc-Off Cup at Bowen Park in Nanaimo on Oct. 9. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Cross on the Rock cyclocross racers speed through Nanaimo

Muc-Off Cup race took place at Bowen Park on Oct. 9

Shannon Baerg from Victoria takes a sharp corner and dismounts during the Muc-Off Cup at Bowen Park in Nanaimo on Oct. 9. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Rain has not dampened the spirits of the Tour de Rock riders who experienced a heavy downpour heading to Qualicum Beach. (Michael Briones photo)

Final three days of Tour de Rock events held in Greater Victoria

Cyclists will finish at the steps of the B.C. legislative

Rain has not dampened the spirits of the Tour de Rock riders who experienced a heavy downpour heading to Qualicum Beach. (Michael Briones photo)
Philip Marciniak posted on X about the District of Saanich’s new protected bike lane project on Gorge Road that is raised for cyclists, but not for motor vehicles. (Philip Marciniak photo)

‘Beyond parody’: Island town raising road to slow ‘fast-moving’ cyclists

New protected bike lane features two levels of road

Philip Marciniak posted on X about the District of Saanich’s new protected bike lane project on Gorge Road that is raised for cyclists, but not for motor vehicles. (Philip Marciniak photo)
The intersection between Douglas Street and Boleskine Road has garnered a bad reputation lately (Screenshot Google Maps photo)

‘I fear for my life’: Saanich pedestrians want notorious intersection fixed

Douglas Street intersection near the Uptown shopping centre has some residents feeling uneasy

The intersection between Douglas Street and Boleskine Road has garnered a bad reputation lately (Screenshot Google Maps photo)
Vernon’s Shanda Hill is nearing the completing of the 2023 Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon race in Buchs, Switzerland. (Facebook photo)

VIDEO: B.C. ultra athlete crushes gruelling Swiss race in 26 days

Shanda Hill plows through torrent for personal best finish in Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon

Vernon’s Shanda Hill is nearing the completing of the 2023 Swissultra Double Deca Triathlon race in Buchs, Switzerland. (Facebook photo)
RAD Recreation Adapted Society founder Tanelle Bolt provides a training session on a paragolfer, one of the accessible recreation tools her society has on offer. The society is holding its Adaptive Bike Fest Saturday (Sept. 16) showcasing some of the tools available to make recreation accessible. (Black Press Media file photo)

Adaptive Bike Fest showcasing accessible cycling in Victoria

Demos, rides, repairs, and more will be at Clover Point Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

RAD Recreation Adapted Society founder Tanelle Bolt provides a training session on a paragolfer, one of the accessible recreation tools her society has on offer. The society is holding its Adaptive Bike Fest Saturday (Sept. 16) showcasing some of the tools available to make recreation accessible. (Black Press Media file photo)
More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)

Cycling, active transportation ‘gaining traction’ in Greater Victoria

New survey results released saying a growing share of trips are active

More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)
More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)

Cycling, walking ‘gaining traction’ in Greater Victoria, says CRD board head

New survey results released

More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)
Eight-year-old Mason Scargall (left) poses with RCMP officer Wes Richens and supporter Cycle Therapy owner Matt Grossnicken before embarking on a 50 km trek to Lake Cowichan and back which took three hours to complete. Scargall made it his mission to pedal 300 km to raise money and awareness for cancer this year. Mason is donating his proceeds of $400 from his summer farm stand to support Richens goal of $30,000 for this year’s Tour de Rock which will be coming to Lake Cowichan on Oct. 3 (Chadd Cawson/Gazette)

8-year-old Cowichan boy rides 302 km for cancer

Mason Scargall donates $400 from his farm stand proceeds to Wes Richens’ Tour de Rock campa

Eight-year-old Mason Scargall (left) poses with RCMP officer Wes Richens and supporter Cycle Therapy owner Matt Grossnicken before embarking on a 50 km trek to Lake Cowichan and back which took three hours to complete. Scargall made it his mission to pedal 300 km to raise money and awareness for cancer this year. Mason is donating his proceeds of $400 from his summer farm stand to support Richens goal of $30,000 for this year’s Tour de Rock which will be coming to Lake Cowichan on Oct. 3 (Chadd Cawson/Gazette)
The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

‘Not an easy ride’: Mounties turn the pedals on 10 day Okanagan excursion

The 22nd annual Cops for Kids ride started Sept. 8 in Kelowna

The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) The Cops for Kids annual charity ride started in Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8 and is going around the southeast of B.C. to raise money for kids dealing with a medical, physical or traumatic crisis. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Shelly Gautier of Canada competes in the women’s T1-class road race cycling event during the Para Pan Am Games in Toronto on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Canadian para-cyclists Nathan Clement and Shelley Gautier secured their second medals at the world cycling championships on Friday (Aug. 11, 2023), clinching third-place finishes in their respective T1 road race events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadian para cyclists Clement, Gautier win road race bronze at cycling worlds

Nathan Clement, from West Vancouver, B.C., finished the 31.2-kilometre race in 7 minutes 58 seconds

Shelly Gautier of Canada competes in the women’s T1-class road race cycling event during the Para Pan Am Games in Toronto on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Canadian para-cyclists Nathan Clement and Shelley Gautier secured their second medals at the world cycling championships on Friday (Aug. 11, 2023), clinching third-place finishes in their respective T1 road race events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Roger (right) and Tristan Thomas pose for a shot at the Alpine Lodge parking lot at the completion of their ascent up Mount Washington on Aug. 3. The father and son completed the ride in celebration of Roger’s 82nd birthday. Photo supplied.

Comox Valley cyclist celebrates 82nd birthday by riding up Mt. Washington

Blowing out the candles of a birthday cake would be an achievement…

Roger (right) and Tristan Thomas pose for a shot at the Alpine Lodge parking lot at the completion of their ascent up Mount Washington on Aug. 3. The father and son completed the ride in celebration of Roger’s 82nd birthday. Photo supplied.
A sample of some of the nails and screws that Victoria cyclists say were deliberately left on the Superior Street bike lane. (@somesarah photo)

‘Disgusting’: Victoria cyclists say nails, screws deliberately put in bike lane

Cyclists blame opponents of Superior Street bike lane

A sample of some of the nails and screws that Victoria cyclists say were deliberately left on the Superior Street bike lane. (@somesarah photo)
FILE - UCI President David Lappartient, right, speaks to the media about the fight against technological fraud during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will no longer be able to compete in women’s races, world cycling governing body the UCI said Friday, July 14, 2023. Despite the ban, Lappartient said “the UCI would like to reaffirm that cycling — as a competitive sport, leisure activity or means of transport — is open to everyone, including transgender people, whom we encourage like everyone else to take part in our sport.”(Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP, File)

World cycling body bans female transgender athletes from women’s events

The International Cycling Union joins track and field and swimming in the stance

FILE - UCI President David Lappartient, right, speaks to the media about the fight against technological fraud during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will no longer be able to compete in women’s races, world cycling governing body the UCI said Friday, July 14, 2023. Despite the ban, Lappartient said “the UCI would like to reaffirm that cycling — as a competitive sport, leisure activity or means of transport — is open to everyone, including transgender people, whom we encourage like everyone else to take part in our sport.”(Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP, File)
The streets of downtown Victoria around the legislature will be filled with the sights and sounds of bike racing on Sunday (July 16) as competitive cyclists from all over B.C. race in the Agency Grand Prix. (Courtesy Panache Cycling Sports)

Best cyclists in B.C. to lap the legislature in Victoria this weekend

The July 16 event includes a kids skill zone, bicycle polo tournament and classic bike show

The streets of downtown Victoria around the legislature will be filled with the sights and sounds of bike racing on Sunday (July 16) as competitive cyclists from all over B.C. race in the Agency Grand Prix. (Courtesy Panache Cycling Sports)
Cyclist Maggie Coles-Lyster was forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia Donne due to the continued adverse effects of her recent bronchitis. (Maggie Coles-Lyster/Special to The News)

B.C. cyclist forced to withdraw from international competition due to illness

Maggie Coles-Lyster dropped out halfway through the 1,000 km Giro d’Italia Donne

Cyclist Maggie Coles-Lyster was forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia Donne due to the continued adverse effects of her recent bronchitis. (Maggie Coles-Lyster/Special to The News)
The BC Bike Race will return to Campbell River Saturday, July 8 in the Snowdon Forest trails. Photo contributed

BC Bike Race returns to Campbell River as it pushes its way up the Island

Over 500 riders will experience world class trails of Snowden Forest and Pumphouse/Elk Falls trails

  • Jul 5, 2023
The BC Bike Race will return to Campbell River Saturday, July 8 in the Snowdon Forest trails. Photo contributed