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California-based Lime bringing rentable e-bike program to Victoria
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (375+ words) Published 12: 25 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2026 By Victoria News Staff A cyclist rides one of Lime's rentable e-bikes. (Courtesy of Lime) Lime is all set to launch a fleet of accessible e-bikes in Victoria later this summer. The California-based company says the…...
Three-generation cycling team goes for Guinness World Record in Chilliwack
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (824+ words) Published 3: 38 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Gary Baker of Chilliwack (yellow helmet) heads down Young Road with his grandson Ben Baker (left) and son Mike Baker (second from left) during the Fl'che Pacifique randonneuring ride on May 22, 2026. The three-generation team is hoping…...
Cyclists vs. drivers: bikes dominate in Greater Victoria commuter challenge
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (632+ words) Published 12: 15 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Drivers cross the finish line on foot in the annual Capital Bike Commuter Challenge " pitting drivers against cyclists May 13, 2026. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Victoria News) Travelling from the Luxton Fairgrounds, Guinton Disera rode past the finish line…...
Drivers and cyclists race across Greater Victoria in commuter challenge
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) Published 8: 45 am Monday, May 11, 2026 MLA Sonia Furstenau finishes well ahead of driving teammate Victoria Coun. Matt Dell in the 2025 commuter challenge hosted by Capital Bike that pits drivers against cyclists during the morning trip to downtown. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Victoria…...
LETTER: No shortage of bad drivers and bad cyclists in Greater Victoria
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (218+ words) Published 9: 30 am Saturday, May 2, 2026 I am a cyclist. I have been for more than 60 years. I've cycled everywhere from gravel roads in the Arctic to congested urban centres long before the advent of dedicated bike lanes. I'm an advocate for…...
Intrepid PQB News reporter bravely tries out e-scooter in Parksville launch
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (343+ words) Published 5: 35 am Thursday, April 23, 2026 After I read that email I had to pause and ask myself " am I up to that? I paced around for a few minutes, stared out the window for a while and then decided that yes,…...
LETTER: Greater Victoria population supports growing cycle network
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) Vancouver Island Free Daily LETTER: Greater Victoria population supports growing cycle network Published 9: 30 am Saturday, March 14, 2026 A recent letter comparing cycling in Greater Victoria versus the Netherlands makes some very misleading claims. The letter argues that the CRD, with an…...
Bad motocross memories and the thrill of World Supercross in Vancouver
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (521+ words) Justin Cooper is a 28-year-old American pro motorcycle rider set to race at BC Place Stadium during the World Supercross Canadian GP on Nov. 15. I'm none of, nor doing, those things, but Justin and I do have something in common:…...
GPS trackers provide peace of mind to skiing parents at Mount Washington
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (286+ words) Mount Washington is going to have new GPS tracking technology this winter, giving families and parents peace of mind while on the slopes with the little ones. Devices will also be available for all children enrolled in Mt. Washington's snow…...
Pitt Meadows man racing for Canada at BMX World Championships
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) Ryan Tougas, a world-class cyclist from Pitt Meadows, has been named to the national team for the 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Championships. The event is happening this weekend, Aug. 2 and 3, in Copenhagen, Denmark, with riders out to win a coveted…...