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About Us The purpose and philosophy of this group
Membership Fees explained and how to join
Tutorials / Quizzes Mandatory safety and procedures quiz
Waiver View and sign our waiver to participate in rides
Rides Sign up for a ride
Our Purpose
Fitness, Fun & Friends: More than just a cycle club; we are a group of welcoming, supportive, enthusiastic cyclists of all levels who like to have fun and discover new places in our city and beyond.
Victoria Cycling Adventures (VCA) has been hosting bike rides for recreation, fitness, nature appreciation, education and just plain fun since 2013 in and around Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We offer 3 - 5 rides a week, year round, anywhere from 10 to 100+ Km. Our range (so far) is from Sooke in the West to the Cowichan Valley in the North, East to the Gulf Islands and the lower mainland. Our rides may include a picnic lunch at a scenic park, a hike, a swim, a pub or cafe, wine or beer tasting and even occasional bike-camping. We avoid busy highways and the main city arteries preferring quieter roads and neighbourhoods. Our members ride road bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes. E Bikes that won't move forward if you don't pedal are permitted (Except Class 2 E Bikes which do not require you to pedal to move forward) at the discretion of the ride leader.
Depending on our volunteer ride leaders and sweeps, we offer rides at different pace levels from beginner (Pace 1) to advanced (Pace 4). Cyclists are expected to wear a helmet, bring water, snacks, and a spare tube or patch kit, pump, gloves and protective eye-wear and gear appropriate for the weather anticipated. Your bike must be in good working order and have front and rear lights for night rides. Riders are responsible for their own safety and fitness. Ride leaders are volunteers and may not have first aid or survival training. If you aren't sure where you fit in, try a Pace 2 for your first ride. If you decide to join, please complete the member questions so that we have an idea of the most suitable rides for your riding level.
VCA Ride Paces (Speed on flat paved surfaces)
VCA Ride Safety
Your safety is our first priority so please complete the following tutorial (in quiz format) before your first ride: http://vcac.net/CyclingQuiz.php
VCAC (The Society)
Victoria Cycling Adventures Club (VCAC) - the society, was created as an umbrella society for Victoria Cycling Adventures - the meetup group, in order to provide you with ride liability insurance. Your first ride with us is free and you will be covered by our liability insurance. Our insurance company requires that you join the VCAC before your second ride.
Joining the VCAC is done online at: http://vcac.net/join-the-vcac
The fee is $35 a year ($30 for new members and existing members if paid within 1 month of the expiry date) to cover meetup (VCA), society (VCAC) and insurance costs. Your membership fee is due before your second ride. Payment can be made by e-transfer to our club email at . In the e-transfer message please put your first and last name so we can match you in our database and your VCA meetup nickname so we can match you there.
VCAC Waiver
By signing up for rides, you agree that at the beginning of every ride, you will sign the ride signup sheet declaring that you have read and agree with the VCA waiver (http://vcac.net/Documents/VCACWaiver.pdf) also printed on the back of the sign-up sheet.
IMPORTANT FOR FIRST TIME RIDERS WITH Victoria Cycling Adventures:
By attending this ride, I declare that I have completed the general Cycling Safety Quiz (http://vcac.net/CyclingQuiz.php).
By attending this ride, I declare that I have read, understood and agree to the contents of Victoria Cycling Adventures Waiver. If this is your first ride with us, please read the Waiver: http://vcac.net/Documents/VCACWaiver.pdf.
It is critical that you receive email notifications sent out by organizers of events you are attending. These contain important information about the event such as cancellation or rescheduling, change of time, change of venue and other relevant information that you will want to be aware of in order that you make the most of the event, including showing up at the right place and at the right time with the right equipment and expectations! Please follow these steps:
IMPORTANT FOR ALL RIDERS WITH Victoria Cycling Adventures:
By attending this ride, I declare that I have read, understood and agree to the following ride procedures and policies:
Feedback If you have any questions, email the board at . Constructive feedback is welcome.