All ages. All abilities. All bikes.
WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2023!
The 2023 ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th.
We look forward to riding with you then!
Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria presented by Scotiabank is a traffic-controlled, fully supported, mass-participation cycling event in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Experience world-class cycling routes and breathtaking scenery.
Riders of all fitness levels can take part in the ride by choosing one of eight distances.
All rides start and finish in the iconic inner harbour of Victoria at the BC's Legislative Buildings.
Our distances.
What's Included
Your registration includes:
- A world-class cycling route with stunning scenery!
- Traffic controlled course
- Fully supported aid stations
- Chip timing
- Mechanical support
- Broom wagon service
- Medical support
- Secure bike parking during post-event festivities
- Gifts and special offers from our sponsors
Deferrals from 2022
The deferral promo codes from 2022 were sent to those eligible for redemption between March 16 - April 15th. There will not be any further extensions of the deferral code.
Event Cancellation Policy
If circumstances require that the entire or a portion of the event is canceled or changed for reasons such as but not limited to extreme weather, fire, poor air quality, landslide, revoked permits, protest, demonstrations, accidents, terrorist incidents, health emergencies or health decries, etc., no refunds will be issued.
Transfers, Refunds and Deferrals
All registrations are non-refundable. There are no exceptions.
Deferral policy
Participants can now defer their 2023 entry to the following year only (2024 Tour de Victoria) in the event of an injury or scheduling conflict. It is important to note that this policy is only in effect until July 15, 2023, at 11:59 am (PST) and ALL deferrals must be made before that date. The cost for deferring an entry is $75 + tax and processing fees. This fee is paid when registering next year. Promo codes are sent out early spring 2024. Please note that the deferral is only for the registered participant’s use.
Contact Support Services at support@tourdevictoria.com for details.
Transfer policy
Participants can transfer their 2023 registration to another rider for the same year. It is important to note that this policy is only in effect until July 15, 2023, at 11:59 am (PST) and ALL transfers must be made before that date. The cost for transferring an entry is $15 + tax and processing fees.
Please note, if you used a deferral code to register for 2023 there is no transferring to another rider.
Contact Support Services at support@tourdevictoria.com for details.
- No Exceptions -
Youth Riders
Youth Ride for $25
In support of youth cycling development, we are pleased to offer subsidized registration for all riders age 18 & under for all distances. Pricing will be adjusted to $25 for all distances during registration and you'll be required to answer additional questions during registration. This excludes kid's ride, which is free!
Youth riders can choose the distance of their choice, but must abide by the following:
160km:
- Pre-approval form required for riders 18 and under. Fill & sign, send it to support@tourdevictoria.com if you are 18 or under and wish to ride the 160km.
140km, 100km, 60km:
- Riders age 16 and older may ride unsupervised
- Riders age 15 and under must ride with an adult supervisor at all times
45km, 30km, 15km:
- Riders age 13 and older may ride unsupervised
- Riders age 12 and under must ride with an adult supervisor at all times.
All riders age 18 and under must have their waiver signed in person by a parent/guardian at Rider Check-In
Additional Details
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Distance Changes
Distance Changes
- For info on how to change your distance (transfers to another sub-event), please click here.
- When changing distance, you will be charged any difference in price based on the date you registered
- There are no refunds on price difference when changing to a shorter distance
- There is a $15 processing fee applied for all distance changes
- Distance changes can be made online before August 15, 2023. After which, all changes must be made at Rider Check-In on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18, 2023.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tour de Victoria Team
- Phone
- +1 778-350-6325
- Website
- Visit website