Cycling

Cyclists enthusiasts of all levels rode in from all parts of the island, the mainland, and parts of the U.S. to take part in Canada’s first ever Belgian Waffle Ride at Duncan’s Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to May 28. Riders had the chance to compete in one of three distances the Wanna, Wafer, or Waffle. (Grant Stovel photo)

Belgian Waffle Ride pedalled into Cowichan Valley for its first ever Canadian event

Cowichan Valley saw several riders from the mainland, and U.S. ride in for Canada’s first ever BWR

 

Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)

Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Cowichan Valley for its first ever Canadian event

Cowichan Valley’s Alison Keple who has participated in BWR since 2017, is gearing up for this event

 

FILE - Symbols painted on the street indicate a bicycle path in Montreal on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Montreal has been known for decades as a global innovator in urban biking and the first city in North America to develop an extensive network of physically separated on-street bicycle lanes. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

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Lake Cowichan’s Cody Graham starts the 100km fondo event at the Cowichan Crusher race in his hometown on May 7. (Delgado Photography photo)

Sun shines as riders crush gravel at Cowichan Lake bike race

Roughly 250 racers took part

Lake Cowichan’s Cody Graham starts the 100km fondo event at the Cowichan Crusher race in his hometown on May 7. (Delgado Photography photo)
The annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon was held in Kelowna May 7, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

On water, wheels, and feet; Triathletes come to Kelowna for annual Cherry Blossom race

Over 200 people participated in the triathlon

The annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon was held in Kelowna May 7, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Cyclist enthusiasts of all levels can gear up to take part in the 6th annual 2023 Cowichan Crusher Gravel Fondo which will get in motion on the Lower Ballfield at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre on May 7. Participants from a previous Gravel Fondo event hit the trail riding. (Submitted photo)

Cowichan Crusher Gravel Fondo pedals out of Lake Cowichan on May 7

Cyclists of all levels gear up to ride the trails in Lake Cowichan’s 6th annual Crusher Gravel Fondo

Cyclist enthusiasts of all levels can gear up to take part in the 6th annual 2023 Cowichan Crusher Gravel Fondo which will get in motion on the Lower Ballfield at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre on May 7. Participants from a previous Gravel Fondo event hit the trail riding. (Submitted photo)
Duncan's own Darren Meiner (left) and Tim Winter conquered their everest completing the 2023 Absa Cape Epic, an eight-day mountain bike stage-race where they finished 119th in the masters men category, and 370th overall. (Submitted photo)

Duncan dynamic duo complete epic 8-day mountain bike race in South Africa

Duncan’s Darren Meiner and Tim Winter completed world’s toughest mountain bike stage race

Duncan's own Darren Meiner (left) and Tim Winter conquered their everest completing the 2023 Absa Cape Epic, an eight-day mountain bike stage-race where they finished 119th in the masters men category, and 370th overall. (Submitted photo)
Kayla Carlson, who has been a volunteer with the Chemainus fire department for the last six years, will be the first in her community to pedal for pediatric cancer in this year’s Tour de Rock. Carlson hopes to raise at least $15,000 and donations for this great cause can be made through her personal Cops for Cancer page. (Photo by Chadd Cawson)

Kayla Carlson will be the first rider to represent Chemainus in upcoming Tour de Rock

Making a difference the driving force for volunteer firefighter

Kayla Carlson, who has been a volunteer with the Chemainus fire department for the last six years, will be the first in her community to pedal for pediatric cancer in this year’s Tour de Rock. Carlson hopes to raise at least $15,000 and donations for this great cause can be made through her personal Cops for Cancer page. (Photo by Chadd Cawson)
On April 5, 2023 B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming tabled Bill 23 with several proposed amendments in store. This will include making roads safer for more vulnerable users such as cyclists and pedestrians. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

Province proposing changes to make it safer to walk and bike

Proposed amendments to Bill 23 aim to make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians

On April 5, 2023 B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming tabled Bill 23 with several proposed amendments in store. This will include making roads safer for more vulnerable users such as cyclists and pedestrians. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)
Maggie Coles-Lyster finished in 68th place in her first-ever Paris-Roubaix Femmes race ever on April 8. (Tornanti_cc/Special to The News)

B.C. cyclist claims third-best Canadian performance at Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Alberta racer Alison Jackson was the overall winner, giving Canada its first win

Maggie Coles-Lyster finished in 68th place in her first-ever Paris-Roubaix Femmes race ever on April 8. (Tornanti_cc/Special to The News)
P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma start with 4,300 km trip along Continental Divide

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma of Abbotsford have started the Cycle 5 to Survive initiative. They plan to cycle five continents over five years while raising $500,000 each for five charities. (Instagram photo)
Karly Nygaard-Petersen, a doctoral student at Royal Roads University, researched what role fun played in people’s uptake of e-scooters and micro-mobility options. (Courtesy of Karly Nygaard-Petersen)

E-scooter uptake highlights role of fun in transportation: Vancouver Island researcher

Royal Roads study looks into how cities can use commuter enjoyment in street adaptation decisions

Karly Nygaard-Petersen, a doctoral student at Royal Roads University, researched what role fun played in people’s uptake of e-scooters and micro-mobility options. (Courtesy of Karly Nygaard-Petersen)
As a video shows, some drivers get confused and wander into these protected lanes with their vehicles - including bike lanes that go in two directions in downtown Victoria.

VIDEO: Confused B.C. driver wanders into bike lanes, struggles to escape

Are some bike lanes poorly designed and confusing for drivers?

As a video shows, some drivers get confused and wander into these protected lanes with their vehicles - including bike lanes that go in two directions in downtown Victoria.
With fat tires on her bike and skis on her bike trailer, Sheena Miller from Smithers is perfectly equipped for snowy rides. BC's Winter GoByBike Week returns Feb. 6 - 12.

Join a worldwide movement, and GoByBike!

BC’s Winter GoByBike Week runs Feb. 6 - 12, and International Winter Bike to Work Day is Feb. 10

  • Jan 30, 2023
With fat tires on her bike and skis on her bike trailer, Sheena Miller from Smithers is perfectly equipped for snowy rides. BC's Winter GoByBike Week returns Feb. 6 - 12.
A Victoria police officer opened the door of their service vehicle into the path of a cyclist on Esquimalt Road on Nov. 10. The cyclist was taken to the hospital after hitting the opened door and police are now investigating the incident. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria police officer doors cyclist in Esquimalt

VicPD investigating Esquimalt Road incident after officer opens vehicle door in biker’s path

A Victoria police officer opened the door of their service vehicle into the path of a cyclist on Esquimalt Road on Nov. 10. The cyclist was taken to the hospital after hitting the opened door and police are now investigating the incident. (Black Press Media file photo)
Riders line up for the afternoon race at Knox Mountain in Kelowna for the 2022 B.C. Cyclocross Provincial Championships Nov. 6, 2022 (Brittany Webster - Capital News)

Snow falls on cyclocross championship in Kelowna

About 100 riders competed in 20 different categories

Riders line up for the afternoon race at Knox Mountain in Kelowna for the 2022 B.C. Cyclocross Provincial Championships Nov. 6, 2022 (Brittany Webster - Capital News)
Colleen Macdonald signs copies of her new book “Let’s Go Biking, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast” at Mermaid Tales Bookshop on Aug. 14. (Marcie Callewaert photo)

Two wheel journeys: new guidebook will help you explore Vancouver Island by bike

Author Colleen MacDonald talks about her 3rd biking route book

Colleen Macdonald signs copies of her new book “Let’s Go Biking, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast” at Mermaid Tales Bookshop on Aug. 14. (Marcie Callewaert photo)
Cyclists compete in a past edition of the Belgian Waffle Ride, which will make its Canadian debut in the Cowichan Valley in May 2023. (Jake Orness/BWR Photo Pool)

Belgian Waffle Ride to make its Canadian debut in Cowichan Valley

Multi-surface cycling challenge coming in May 2023

  • Aug 29, 2022
Cyclists compete in a past edition of the Belgian Waffle Ride, which will make its Canadian debut in the Cowichan Valley in May 2023. (Jake Orness/BWR Photo Pool)
More than 1,100 cyclists leave Chilliwack Heritage Park for the annual Tour de Cure fundraiser for BC Cancer Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

PHOTOS: $6.3 million raised as Tour de Cure cycling fundraiser for cancer rolls through B.C. cities

More than 1,100 cyclists rode through Eastern Fraser Valley to raise money for BC Cancer Foundation

More than 1,100 cyclists leave Chilliwack Heritage Park for the annual Tour de Cure fundraiser for BC Cancer Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
A live streaming video facing the intersection of Pandora and Store streets captured the moment a cyclist was struck by a truck July 5. (Swans/Youtube)

Victoria to install side guards on its trucks; cities want feds to mandate them

Capital Bike says the guards can help prevent cyclist deaths

A live streaming video facing the intersection of Pandora and Store streets captured the moment a cyclist was struck by a truck July 5. (Swans/Youtube)