Victoria Cycling League (VCL)

06/06/2026

Don’t forget to register for tomorrow’s WINDSOR PARK CRITERIUM. Please register online to avoid long lineups so we can start on time.

https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=428712

*riders from outside Victoria don’t need to be a VCL member.

Course Lap: 0.9 km
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Strava Link:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3332572156568178418
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Sign on opens at 7:30
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8:30 am - C/D Group (35 minutes + 5 laps)
9:15 am - B Group / Women (45 minutes + 5 laps)
10:15 am - A Group (60 minutes + 5 laps)
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*Each group must have min 6 riders to have a dedicated race
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Participant are urged to pre-register online in order to avoid long line ups before the race and allow us to start on time.
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Free refreshments afterwards.
Please put out the call for volunteers.

Uviccycling Victoria Wheelers

05/25/2026

Now for something different! VCL #4 is on the track at the Westshore Velodrome on Wednesday May 27.

Location: 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYYcE9DSm2iaT2Uk9

Track Length: 333.3 metres.
Surface: Concrete.
Banking: 29 degrees in the turns, 10 degrees on the straights.

IMPORTANT

If you haven't raced track before, you must do a short orientation before racing. If you have questions, contact Alex Hui at [email protected]

Bike Setup: 4:45pm to 5:00pm
Orientation: 5:00pm to 5:45pm
​​Open Track / Warm Up: 5:45pm to 6:25pm
Racing Starts: 6:30pm

Format for categories A, B, and C will be
1) Scratch race
2) Elimination race or Chariot
3) Keirin or Points race

D racers will race 200m TT, 1 lap TT, and a wheelrace

$20 per race (Incl. membership and bike rental). Please bring your own pedals. To beat the traffic we recommend riding your bike to the track.

https://www.webscorer.com/members/myracedetails?raceid=422598

GVVA has 2 scheduled Open House days this year, April 11th and June 6th (both Saturdays). They also run a 1hr road bike motorpacing session prior to the Open House. Visit https://gvva.bc.ca/

05/25/2026

Full Results from yesterday's VCL #3 Cherry Point Road Race. Huge thanks the crew at the Uvic Cycling Club for putting this together!

https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=433522

Podium photos included. If you have photos to post, please do so or tag us at Victoria Cycling League (VCL)

Next VCL is track races on Wednesday May 27 at the Westshore Velodrome brought to you by GVVA.

05/06/2026

Reminder to Road Racing cyclists in BC of another cool race happening on Vancouver Island this Weekend:

Race the Valley: May 9th & 10th, 2026 in Comox BC
https://comoxvalleycycle.club/race-the-valley/
Road Race and Individual Time Trial

Registration Link: https://ccnbikes.com/ #!/events/30544-race-the-valley

For questions contact [email protected]

05/04/2026

Gotta love the sound of carbon wheels rolling by on the tarmac!

05/04/2026

Results from yesterday's epic VCL #2 - Windsor Park Criterium proudly hosted in The District of Oak Bay and organized by Victoria Wheelers.

https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430489

Next VCL Race is May 24 at Cherry point! Also, there is the Royal Bay Criterium happening this Sunday May 10 organized by About The Ride Cycling. They are offering cash and prizes as well! A, B, C and Women's race, details and registration here: https://abouttheride.ca/royal-bay-crit/

05/02/2026

Hey parents! We will be offering a youth U13 race at all VCL events at the same time as C/D Group. We will have ride chaperones as needed.

For U13 = $20 (Windsor Park), $10 (other races)
Incentive - First race is free.

For tomorrow’s Windsor Park Criterium in Oak Bay, you can sign up onsite starting at 7:30am.

Registration & Liability Requirements:

All youth participants must provide proof of either a full Cycling BC Membership or a Single-Event License. We will direct parents to the CCN link to handle this (and the waiver) digitally:

Parents must purchase Cycling BC Membership or a Single-Event License ($5 for youth)

Visit: https://ccnbikes.com/ #!/memberships/cycling-bc-single-event-license-2025

Purchase under the "Qualifying prospective members" click the following membership link (up to a maximum of THREE SELs per calendar year):
https://ccnbikes.com/my_pages/memberships

04/27/2026

This Sunday May 3 is the iconic and popular Windsor Park Criterium in beautiful The District of Oak Bay as Race #2 of the Victoria Cycling League. Race Schedule is as follows:

Sign on opens at 7:30

8:30 am - C/D Group (35 minutes + 5 laps)
9:15 am - B Group / Women (45 minutes + 5 laps)
10:15 am - A Group (60 minutes + 5 laps)

*Each group must have min 6 riders to have a dedicated race

Participant are urged to pre-register online in order to avoid long line ups before the race and allow us to start on time. To register online visit: https://www.victoriacyclingleague.com/registration

Free refreshments afterwards.

Please put out the call for volunteers. https://www.victoriacyclingleague.com/volunteer

04/27/2026

Full Results Posted for yesterday's VCL #1 - Newton Heights Hilly Criterium.

https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=429444

Congrats to our winners and kudo's to the Victoria Wheelers for not only putting on the race, but also dominating the podium :)

Next event: VCL #2 - Windsor Park Criterium on Sunday May 3. Note that we plan to put on a dedicated women's race so let's get the registration numbers up there and we will make it happen.

To register visit: https://www.victoriacyclingleague.com/

03/31/2026

VCL RACES CANCELLED

Due to ongoing challenges with special event permit applications, we regret to inform you that we must cancel the following VCL Races:

April 5 - North Saanich Kermesse
April 19 - Caleb Pike Road Race
May 10 - Caleb Pike Road Race

We are currently reconfiguring the schedule and are considering the following:
Sunday, April 26, 2026 VCL #1 Newton Heights Circuit Race
Sunday, May 3, 2026 VCL #2 Windsor Park Criterium
Sunday, May 10, 2026 VCL #3 North Saanich Road Race
Sunday, May 24, 2026 VCL #4 Cherry Point Road Race
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 VCL #5 GVVA Track Night
Sunday, June 7, 2026 VCL #6 Windsor Park Criterium
Sunday, June 21, 2026 VCL #7 North Saanich Road Race
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 VCL #8 GVVA Track Racing
Sunday, July 12, 2026 VCL #9 Windsor Park Criterium
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 VCL #10 GVVA Track Racing
Sunday, July 19, 2026 VCL #11 Windsor Park Criterium
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 VCL #12 GVVA Track Racing
If you registered for the North Saanich Kermesse for April 5 already, you have two options:
1) Defer your entry to any other VCL Race
2) Request a refund

We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated on any further changes.

Since 1994, The Victoria Cycling League has served as a platform for Grass Roots bicycle racing in the Greater Victoria Region. Starting in April and Finishing in August each year, the series offers various formats of races on a weekly rotation: Road, Criterium, Time Trial, Hill Climbs. and velodr....