Up to 1,800 cyclists are expected on regional roadways for SaturdayB次元官网网址檚 annual Ryder HesjedalB次元官网网址檚 Tour de Victoria bike ride.
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Riders also have the chance to ride the route with one of the worldB次元官网网址檚 best cyclists, VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 own Ryder Hesjedal, as well as Olympic Gold medalist, Adam Kreek. B次元官网网址淭he forecast looks good, the course is stunning, and IB次元官网网址檓 really looking forward to riding with everyone on Saturday. IB次元官网网址檇 also like to invite everyone who isnB次元官网网址檛 riding to cheer on the riders and come to enjoy the festivities downtown,B次元官网网址� said Hesjedal.
Riders hit the streets from about 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will roll through Victoria, Oak Bay, the West Shore and the Saanich Peninsula. Drivers can expect moderate delays on the Patricia Bay Highway (Highway 17) at Sayward Road. Minor delays and traffic pattern changes can also be expected on Highway 14 between Happy Valley Road and Glen Lake Road, the Veterans Memorial Parkway between Highways 1 and 14, and other local side roads in all communities.
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Police, certified traffic control attendants and course marshals, will control cyclists and traffic flow along the route. The first ride starts in downtown Victoria at 7 a.m., travels 160 km around the region and ends downtown at 3:30 p.m.
The route only affects certain roads in each municipality and timing varies in each area.
Cyclists from all over Canada and the U.S. are coming for the largest one-day cycling event in Victoria.
Ryder HesjedalB次元官网网址檚 Tour de Victoria is a supported mass-participation cycling event in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Experience the world-class cycling routes and breathtaking scenery in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.
Riders of all fitness levels can take part in the ride by choosing one of eight distances.
惟 rides start and finish in the iconic inner harbour of Victoria at the BCB次元官网网址檚 Legislative Buildings.
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