Events

Submit your Events in Advance to bhobson@cyclingvictoria.com
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Bike to Work Week Victoria
June 2 - 8, 2008
Celebrate commuter cycling in Victoria during the 14th annual Bike to Work Week. Ride your bike to work, and drop in on celebration stations to sample treats and enter to win fabulous prizes. Have a friendly race to work for the Commuter Challenge and then join us for mid-week and wrap-up barbeques. Visit our website at www.biketowork.ca/victoria.

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Cowichan Valley Grape Escape Bike Tour for MS

August 16th and 17th, 2008
Register on-line at www.msbiketours.com or http://www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com

Imagine yourself exploring British Columbia's newest wine region by bike! Enjoy a carefree weekend experiencing the beautiful Southern Vancouver Island hospitality, wines, artisans, cuisine and breathtaking scenery while helping raise money for MS research in Canada.
The Cowichan Valley Grape Escape is a two-day tour (with an optional single day) and is part of the National MS Bike Tour, which is the largest cycling event in Canada. Every year, hundreds of cyclists pedal for a cure. Join the fight against MS and register for the Grape Escape MS Bike Tour. You'll have the time of your life! More details at www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com

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BC government announces new funding for cycling
The Ministry of Transportation is pleased to announce the launch of the Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Program (CIPP). The CIPP is a cost-shared program where the Government of British Columbia will partner with local governments in the construction of new transportation cycling infrastructure. Click Here for More Info.

BC is also investing in new trail projects...
through their Olympic legacies program.  The Cowichan Valley will benefit from new investments in rail trail projects.  When completed, the trails will provide new opportunities for cyclists in the region.
Click Here for More Info.

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Win a box of Roger’s Chocolates!
Send us your best photos of cycling on Vancouver Island and our coastal touring routes (Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast).  Each month VICTA will award a pound of Victoria’s famous sweets.

We’re looking for happy cyclists and exciting destinations to profile on our website and our island promotions. You could see your photo on site and take home the chocolate.

Send your submissions to johnluton@shaw.ca
and watch for winners to appear on www.cyclevancouverisland.ca

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 *** Annual Event **
Community Fundraiser - Run - Kayak - Bike Relay / Triathlon

Who: Sooke Challenge Relay / Triathlon - A Fun Race !
When: See the links below
What: 10 k Run - 6 Nautical Mi (11 K) Kayak - 30 K Mtn Bike
Where: Sooke Flats (across Bridge, on Phillips Rd., past Visitor Info centre)
Parking @SEAPARC Leisure Centre
Why: Community Fundraiser for:

Sooke Women’s Transition House
Sooke Sea Cadets
More Info: Sooke Cycle & Surf (250) 642-3123
RUSH Adventures (250) 642-2159

Information & Registration forms located at: sooke_challenge@hotmail.com
OR http://www.insooke.com/sookechallenge/

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Cops for Cancer Website
As you may already know, Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock is the largest cancer fundraiser on the Island. The Tour de Rock involves a team of island police officers cycling from the north end of the island to the south over a period of 12 days. The team will stop in over 30 communities, one of which will be your town. The Tour de Rock raises money for childhood cancer research and Camp Goodtimes, a free summer camp for children with a history of cancer. To date Vancouver Island has raised over 2.7 million dollars in the last five years and this year they have been able to send 38 island children to camp.

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Regular Sunday rides – contact Roberto Bardatti at (250) 389-0091 for more information. 
Ride the Edge with the GVCC! This test of mettle will take you to Port Renfrew and back along the scenic West Coast Road, as far west as you can go before you get to Japan! Do the 230-km round trip in one day or two. If you choose the two-day option, meet on the Saturday at 8:00 AM and stay overnight in Port Renfrew. Hard-cores who choose to cover the whole 230 km in one day meet at 8:00 AM on the Sunday. For more information call the GVCC hotline at (250) 480-5155 or email us at gvcc@gvcc.bc.ca

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Christmas Lights Bike Tour
Held annually by the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, this is a pleasant 20-km guided cycle tour of Christmas lights displays. Includes free hot chocolate and draw prizes. Prize for best decorated bike too! Children are welcome but anyone 16 years or younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information call the GVCC hotline at (250) 480-5155 or email us at gvcc@gvcc.bc.ca

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