The 11th annual Tour de Victoria returned with more than 2,250 riders with an August event for the first time since 2019.

The cycling event B次元官网网址� one of the largest on the Island B次元官网网址� kicked off early Saturday morning (Aug. 20) with the 160 and 140 km riders starting at 7 a.m. in front of the legislature grounds on Belleville Street, and the rest following throughout the day.

This yearB次元官网网址檚 event brings a few changes, including some course upgrades. There are also eight different distances including 160, 140, 100, 60, 45, 30 and 15 km. There is also a kidsB次元官网网址� ride, which is free for children between the ages of two and 10 years old.

B次元官网网址淲e are thrilled to be back hosting the event in August,B次元官网网址� tour director Seamus McGrath said in a news release.

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A finish line festival and Spinnakers beer garden will follow after the last riders are off the course.

Road closure information can be found on the Tour de Victoria website at .

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