Dozens of Oak Bay cycling commuters stopped by municipal hall on Tuesday afternoon to take advantage of the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Week celebration station.
The pop-up celebration stations move around the region, offering treats, prizes and tune-ups to promote commuting on wheels.
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Speculation is that this yearB次元官网网址檚 turnout for Bike to Work Week is especially high thanks to a weather forecast in the 20s. Registered participants are eligible to win more than $30,000 in prizes including a trip for two to Whistler, a Bike-a-Day and much more. Greater Victoria participants are also eligible for the provincial grand prize cycling trip for two to the Prosseco Hills in Italy.
Since its inception, Bike to Work Week has introduced more than 14,000 people to commuter cycling and celebrated with more than 100,000 cyclists in Greater Victoria alone.
However, itB次元官网网址檚 not all roses, as Oak BayB次元官网网址檚 remains without the cycling infrastructure that other municipalities are implementing, said Jane van Hoorn, Oak Bay resident.
B次元官网网址淏ikes rule, except in Oak Bay,B次元官网网址� van Hoorn said. B次元官网网址淭hereB次元官网网址檚 very little infrastructure here, IB次元官网网址檓 disappointedB次元官网网址� if you compare Oak Bay to other communities itB次元官网网址檚 somewhat lacking. ItB次元官网网址檚 unfortunate because we have these lovely streets and wide avenues and we could easily be [building bike lanes].B次元官网网址�
That said, having the Bike to Work Week celebration station is welcome, van Hoorn added.
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