BC Superweek features 8 exciting bike races over 10 days in Greater Vancouver. I wrote about the other bike races in the BC Superweek here. This year featured a brand new event, the New Westminster Grand Prix, raced on the steep hills of downtown New Westminster! This post is not about who won the races - you can get that from the Superweek web site. To me, the biggest … [Read more...]
BC Superweek 2017 – 8 Exciting Bike Races in Greater Vancouver
BC Superweek is upon us again, offering 8 exciting bike races over 10 days for residents of Greater Vancouver to watch. It has become one of the most prestigious pro-cycling events in North America, with a total prize purse of more than $120,000. It includes events for Women, Men, and Youth, and offers a stunning spectacle of cycling skills in the usually busy urban streets of … [Read more...]
Another Great Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver
Today's Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver was a great success, with an excellent turnout despite cloudy skies. The rain held off for just long enough for most riders to finish the relaxed ride around the blossom-lined lanes of Vancouver. Here is a very short video to give you an idea of what this ride feels like: https://youtu.be/BHUUMNqf6vs Bike the Blossoms in … [Read more...]
Bike the Blossoms in Vancouver on 29 April 2017
The annual Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver, BC is coming soon! Bike the Blossoms in Vancouver is organized by Velopalooza and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. The Bike the Blossoms Ride offers the opportunity to cycle along a well-marked route, enjoying the new cherry blossoms, in the company of many other relaxed and happy cyclists. Sign up on Saturday 29 April, … [Read more...]
Gastown Grand Prix Women’s Race won by Oldest Cyclist in the Field
The Gastown Grand Prix (sponsored by Global Relay) is the richest criterium in North America. This year the winning woman and the winning man each took away $12,000. It’s also the only criterium in Canada with official international UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) status. The annual Gastown Grand Prix is held on the cobbled streets of downtown Vancouver, with a short course … [Read more...]
