Bicycle Group Rides in Victoria

We’re so lucky to have many group rides here in Victoria, but sometimes it’s tough to keep them all straight or know which ones are right for you. This is a directory of all the weekly organized road bike, mountain bike, and cyclocross rides here in Victoria. We try to keep this thing up to date, but it is always a good idea to contact the ride organizers to make sure things are still running.

If we’ve missed any public organized group rides, feel free to let us know in the comments.

Mondays

6pm – Oak Bay Bicycles Monday Night Women’s Ride. This road ride meets at Oak Bay Bicycles Victoria. It’s ladies only, beginner to intermediate skill level. They stay indoor on trainers in the winter. Email women@oakbaybikes.com or call (250) 598-4111 for more info.

6pm - Rider’s After Work Road Ride. The ride meets in the Rider’s Cycles parking lot. Any skill level is welcome with a dedicated road bike, the ride averages 25-30 km/h depending on who shows up. This ride doesn’t usually start up till May.

6:30pm – Alternating Sprints & Pursuits (racing) at the Victoria Velodrome. April-September.

6:30pm Every Second Monday – Tripleshot Intro to Racing Series. Learn to road race, it meets at the Western Speedway every second Monday. March-August.

Tuesdays

6am - Tripleshot Speed Ride. This road ride meets in the Pareto Logic parking lot at Fort & Richmond. They have A, B, and C groups so there’s something for all skill levels.

5:30pm – Pro City Sistas Women’s Group Ride. The Tuesday Sistas road ride is hill work. Meets at Trek Bikes.

6pm – Russ Hays Tuesday Night Road Ride. The ride meets at Russ Hay’s. This is an intermediate ride with a slightly slower pace than their Thursday night ride. 45-55km distance.

6pm – Oak Bay Bicycles Westshore Cyclocross Ride. This ride meets at OBB Westshore and does various cyclocross loops. The group divides itself depending on those in attendance; all skill levels welcome with a cross bike. Call (250) 590-6960 for more info.

6:30pm – Capital City Cycles Tuesday Night Road Ride. This one meets at Capital City downtown and goes all over the place, depending who shows. It’s a pretty casual ride, all types of bikes welcome, even real road bikes.

6:30pm – Sidney Velo Time Trial (races). It’s a 17.4km TT, and the start/finish are at Cy Hampson Park in North Saanich. April-August.

Wednesdays

6am - Tripleshot Hills Ride. This road ride meets in the Pareto Logic parking lot at Fort & Richmond. It’s a bunch of hillclimb repetitions so you’re free to go at your own pace.

5:30pm – Victoria Velodrome Open Track. The track is open for training. April-September.

6pm – Victoria Cycling League Races. Held in various locations, the VCLs are a great series. Check the website for more info, and check other dates for hill climbs, time trials, et cetera. April-July.

6pm – Oak Bay Bicycles Mountain Bike Ride. This is an unofficial, unsupported, relaxed mountain bike ride. It doesn’t happen every week so call ahead, but we usually meet at the Hartland Dump parking lot at 5:45pm and are on the trails by 6pm. Call (250) 598-4111 for more info. May-September.

Thursdays

5:30pm – Pro City Sistas Women’s Group Ride. The Thursday Sistas road ride is speed work. Meets at Trek Bikes.

6pm - Russ Hays Ride. Meet at RH. This is an intermediate to advanced road ride, with drops. Toughest ride in town. The route is roughly 55km.

6pm - Cycles West Group Ride. Meet at Cycles West. This is an intermediate level road ride, no drops within reason. Runs only during Daylight Savings Time.

6:15pm – Rider’s Cycles *Cyclocross* Ride. Meet at Rider’s Cycles, 40-60km route.

Fridays

6am - Tripleshot Peninsula Ride. This road ride meets in the Pareto Logic parking lot at Fort & Richmond. Group A averages 32-34 km/h, and Group B averages 28-30 km/h.

6:15pm – Cyclocross Social Club, 6:15pm, meet at Riders, Pro City or Capital City Cycles, will all meet up at predetermined location.

6:30pm – Victoria Velodrome Bunch Races. April-September.

7pm, Last Friday of the Month – Critical Mass. If you’re into massing critically, it meets at Centennial Square the last Friday of every month.

Late-O-Clock – Allycats and Sprints. Check Stuckylife. Year round-ish.

11pm – Victoria Bike Party & Midnight Mystery Ride. Every Friday is VBP, 2nd Friday of the month is MMR. Meets at Centennial Square and everyone with every level of biking ability is welcome.

Saturdays

6am - Tripleshot Hammerfest Ride. Meets at the Cook Street Starbucks. A and B groups going out, but it really is a hammerfest of a road ride.

8:30am – Pro City Sistas Women’s Group Ride. This is a longer, fun road ride, with a stop for coffee. Meets at the Trek Store.

8:30am – Pro City Group Road Ride. Meets at the Trek Store, fast and fun (no drops).

9am – Oak Bay Bicycles Saturday Road Ride. Meets at OBB Victoria in the parking lot, this is an intermediate to advanced ride. 30-35 km/h average for a ~90km ride. Call (250) 598-4111 for more info.

9am – TriStars Training Ride. All cycling abilities welcome (ages 19+), it’s a triathlon training ride. Meet at Fort Street Cycle.

9:15am – IRC Group Road Ride. Meets at Straight Up Cycles.

Sundays

7am - Tripleshot Sunday Peninsula Ride. This road ride meets at the Starbucks in Fairfield Plaza. Only an A group goes out, but the pace is slower than the weekly A rides; average speed is 31-33 km/h.

8:30am - Rider’s Cycles Long Road Ride. The ride meets in the Rider’s Cycles parking lot. An intermediate skill level is required, the ride averages 25-38 km/h and can be up to 45-70km long.

9am – Oak Bay Bicycles Sunday Road Ride. Meets at OBB Victoria in the parking lot, this is a beginner to intermediate ride. 25-30 km/h average for a ~60km ride. Call (250) 598-4111 for more info.

10am – GVCC Recreational Rides. The GVCC (Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition) does recreational rides most Sundays at 10 am, leaving from Selkirk Station, 80 Regatta Landing in Vic West. They alternate with the GVCC themed rides–like the Architectural Ride. The rec rides are for fun and socializing, slower pace (18-23 km/hr), at a variety of distances. Most of them ride hybrids or commuter bikes. Rides are free, and everyone is welcome.

12:30pm – Victoria Velodrome Open Track for Training. April-September.

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Credits: this directory has been compiled with help from lots of people, but especially from Dave Shishkoff and Gillian Carleton. Thanks guys!

Please send submissions and corrections to brian@oakbaybikes.com, or leave them in the comments below.