Name: 2026 Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria
Start: 2026-08-15T07:00:00-07:00
Location: Belleville Street, Downtown, Victoria, BC, Canada

All ages. All abilities. All bikes.

Join us Saturday, August 15, 2026

We look forward to riding with you in our 15th annual ride!

Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria 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 Legislative Buildings.

Our distances.

Countdown to event

What's Included

Your registration includes:

A world-class cycling route with stunning scenery!
Aid stations with food and hydration
Chip timing
Mechanical support
Broom wagon service
Medical support
Bike parking during post-event festivities
Special offers from our sponsors
A meal and a cold drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options) at the finish line!

Event Cancellation Policy

Event Cancellation
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

All registrations are non-refundable. There are no exceptions.

Transfer policy
Participants can transfer their registration to another rider for the same year. It is important to note that this policy is only in effect until August 7, 2026, at 11:59 pm (PST), and ALL transfers must be made before that date. The cost for transferring an entry is $15 + tax and processing fees.

Contact Support Services at support@tourdevictoria.com for details.

- No Exceptions -

Youth Riders

Youth Discounts

In support of youth cycling development, we are pleased to offer subsidized registration for all riders age 18 & under for all distances.

$30 for the 15km, 30km & 45km rides

$50 for the 60km, 80km, 100km, 140km & 160km rides

Capital Bike Kids Ride is $20!

Pricing will be adjusted during registration, and you'll be asked to answer additional questions.

Youth riders can choose the distance of their choice, but must abide by the following:

160km:

Pre-approval form is 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, 80km, 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.

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 7, 2026. After which, all changes must be made at Rider Check-In.
If you bought any merchandise, please make sure to select it when transferring to another distance so that it shows in your new registration.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Capital Bike Kids Ride - 6.5k

Capital Bike Kids Ride - 6.5km A ride for kids who are confident, competent cyclists and ready to challenge themselves. This ride features the Terry Fox monument on Dallas Road as the turnaround point. The young riders will be able to ride this at their own pace. There will be ride ambassadors riding with the young riders. After the turnaround point, the riders will be embedded in the main ride with all of the other Tour de Victoria riders for the final 3km. It will be a great way to introduce these young riders to the concept of riding with others on the roads.

CA$22.31

Aug 17 - Aug 14

Register for Capital Bike Kids Ride - 6.5k

Capital Bike Kids Ride - 3k

Capital Bike Kids Ride - 3km This ride is designed for young riders on pedal bikes. There will be ride ambassadors ride as a chaperoned group to the halfway point turnaround. We will regroup at the turnaround point, and ride back together as a chaperoned group to the finish line.

CA$22.31

Aug 17 - Aug 14

Register for Capital Bike Kids Ride - 3k

Capital Bike Kids Ride - 200 - 800 meters

Capital Bike Kids Ride: few short laps 200 - 800 meters This ride is designed for young riders on run bikes and young riders who are new to pedaling.

CA$22.31

Aug 17 - Aug 14

Register for Capital Bike Kids Ride - 200 - 800 meters