Biking

On June 1, B.C. will offer rebates of up to $1400 for residents over the age of 19 who have purchased an e-bike (Clarise Larson/Contributed to black Press Media).

B.C. joins global trend in e-bike rebates; expected to see uptick in rider use

E-bikes can make for a faster commute, and can lower your carbon footprint

 

Under the leadership of classroom teacher Hailey Bergstrom, sixth and seventh graders of Cowichan Lake School will be working hard this month in partnership with the Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers Society to build happy and healthy trails for community members, visitors, and future generations to enjoy. Students were given tools and they hit the trails for their first session of trail revitalization on the morning of May 8. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Students at Cowichan Lake School put in the work to build happy and healthy trails

Grades 6 and 7 students get their hands dirty, and give back to community with revitalizing trails

 

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

 

Approximately one in 20 workers in Victoria consistently biked to work in 2021, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent census. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria, Kelowna top the country in percentage of people cycling to work

Victoria also had the second most people in the country who usually walked to work in 2021, said StatsCan

Approximately one in 20 workers in Victoria consistently biked to work in 2021, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent census. (Black Press Media file photo)
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)
The Erik Goetzinger BMX Park’s bleachers and its shed was targeted by vandals. (Michael Briones Photo)

BMX park in Qualicum Beach repeatedly hit by vandals, delaying start of 2022 season

Group seeks funding to repair damages

The Erik Goetzinger BMX Park’s bleachers and its shed was targeted by vandals. (Michael Briones Photo)
Thomas Ambrose rode to Tofino from Duncan on April 23 in memory of his daughter Edie. (Submitted by Thomas Ambrose)

Training ride takes on bigger meaning for Cowichan cyclist

From Duncan to Tofino in memory of a daughter lost to suicide

Thomas Ambrose rode to Tofino from Duncan on April 23 in memory of his daughter Edie. (Submitted by Thomas Ambrose)
Jacob Koomen takes his bike out for a spin near his home in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror

Senior to cycle length of Vancouver Island to raise funds for cancer research

Long distance rides are no big deal for 73-year-old cyclist Jacob Koomen

Jacob Koomen takes his bike out for a spin near his home in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
Construction is underway on Chilliwack’s new pump track, seen here on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 beside the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. city set to become home of the largest pump track facility in North America

Custom designed pump track with crossover tunnel will be geared to riders of all abilities

Construction is underway on Chilliwack’s new pump track, seen here on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 beside the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Pete Lilly of Sweet Pete’s Bike Shop poses in front of his store in Toronto on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Bike shops busier than ever, but owners worry about stock supply issues

Uptick in cyclists brings new challenges for shops

Pete Lilly of Sweet Pete’s Bike Shop poses in front of his store in Toronto on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn