The Caleb Pike course has been a staple of the Victoria Road Racing circuit for years, offering a two-stepped punchy climb, a couple of technical corners, and some of the best rolling Vancouver Island roads. The 2.5km circuit is at Caleb Pike in the Highlands of Victoria. Strava segment
Online registration. Race start at 6:30pm at the intersection of Caleb Pike at Millstream Road
Note: The district of the Highlands asks that all participants follow the rules of the road, especially when it comes to emergency vehicles (Racers must stop to permit access at all times.), and that ‘no parking’ signs are abided by. This is especially true near the Gowlland Tod entrance at Caleb Pike Road.
The weekend is nearly upon us, and we are working on the final details for the weekend. We will be working with a brand new timing system, and while we appreciate that people may be waiting for more clarity on weather before signing-up, but, it would be HUGELY helpful if as many people as possible could online register ahead of time!! Click here to register.
At this point, and this is subject to change, start times will be as follows:
11:00 AM – B Group – 13 laps (approx 45 minutes)
11:01 AM – C Group – 8 laps (approx 30 minutes)
11:01:30 AM – D Group – 7 laps (approx 20-25 minutes)
11:35 AM – A Group – 18 laps (approx 50 minutes)
We still have some slots to fill on the Volunteer site – PLEASE, bring a friend, and have them sign-up to help!
What a day – Easter eggs, family time, rain, wind and an awesome road race. Thanks to all who set the first few things aside to spend a couple of hours battling it out on the roads near Shawnigan Lake/Cobble Hill.
Results can be found here, along with Series Standings, and photos can be found here – thanks @Patrick Burnham for all.
The Course: It starts at Kerry Park Arena and goes up Mill Bay- Shawnigan Lake to the village turns right and head back down toward Cobble Hill and then along Cameron Taggart Road. It is a race that suits numerous types of riders.
A’s – 6 laps (~60 km)
B’s – 5 laps (~50km)
C’s – 4 laps (~40km)
D’s – 3 laps (~30km)
VOLUNTEERS: Road Marshals and a First Aid Attendant are required for this race. Please sign up here
There will be prizes and drinks after the race at Kerry Park Arena!
Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In most Western countries, Sunday is a day of rest and a part of the weekend.
So, given the above definition – what are your plans for Sunday? How about you pad your VCL stats by participating in the Willis Point Hill Climb?!? You have from 12:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday to hit up https://www.strava.com/segments/728098 – register on Webscorer (click here to register), then ride out, do the climb, confirm a valid result, and prepare to be congratulated.
Sunday, March 26 is the second race of the 2023 VCL season, and the second instalment of the North Saanich Kermesse presented by Victoria Wheelers, Oak Bay Bikes, and Brasserie L’ecole. Hit the link below to see all details for this fast, fun and accessible event!
March 19th and 26th – The 2023 VCL season opens with back to back Sundays at the popular North Saanich Kermesse! Presented by Victoria Wheelers, Oak Bay Bikes and Brasserie L’ecole, this event is flat enough to be fast but still inclusive of those new to racing or building their form. The course is located about 5 minutes ride from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, so access from the lower mainland is a breeze. All info for these events including links to the course map and profile, online registration (on site registration will also be available) and category details are available at the link below. There’s also a volunteer sign up link, so if you’re not racing but still want to support grassroots road racing, please consider volunteering. Thanks!
Victoria Cycling League 