March 13, 2018 (Victoria BC) – Registration is now live for the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series p/b Lexus Victoria and the Global Relay Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships as these two mega-events join forces June 1-3, 2018.
“We are only three months away and the momentum is building for what will be an epic cycling event here in Victoria.” said Race Director, Jon Watkin. “Racers from across Canada will experience three days of spectacularly scenic yet challenging racing events in Metchosin, Oak Bay, and downtown Victoria.”
“Cycling is a life-long sport and having so many Masters athletes competing in this event demonstrates that age knows no barriers when looking to new challenges. We are excited to help stage a memorable event for our Master athletes.”
Racers will be soaking up the splendor of a scenic waterfront when the Series kicks off on Friday, June 1 with the Specialized Time Trial at Clover Point and Dallas Road. The time triallists will start individually at one-minute intervals, racing two laps of a technical 10km out-and-back course on Dallas Road and Beach Drive.
On Saturday June 2, the racers will take to the hills of Metchosin en masse to test their mettle on a gruelling 10km circuit which has served as a past course for the BC Road Cycling Championships.
The Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series reaches a crescendo on Sunday, June 3 with the Russ Hay’s Grand Prix Criterium around the BC Legislature. This race – the “Nascar” of cycling road racing, takes racers – wheel-to-wheel, shoulder-to-shoulder, around a fast four-corner circuit in front of thousands of cheering spectators. Racers will complete multiple laps while negotiating turns at over 60km per hour while sprinting for lap prizes called “primes.”
Kids ages 3-10 will be able to take part in the Kids Bike Challenge where they will be joined by Canadian Olympians to ride along the race circuit.
The final event of the series is the Broad Street Cycles Fixed Gear Criterium, where cycling goes rogue with racers using bicycles that have no brakes and use only one “fixed” gear. Hoyne brewery will have a beer garden on hand to close off the weekend of cycling action.
Register HERE – and for more information visit HERE.
Summary of Events
June 1 – Specialized Time Trial on Dallas Road – Canadian Masters Time Trial Championships
Categories: Men & Women Masters, U13, U15, U17, U19, Novice, Cat 4, Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1
June 2 – Metchosin Cycling Classic – Canadian Masters Road Championships
Categories: Men & Women Masters Only.
June 3 – Russ Hay’s Grand Prix – Canadian Masters Criterium Challenge
Categories: Men & Women Masters, U13, U15, U17, U19, Novice, Cat 4, Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1
June 3 – Kids Bike Challenge
Boys and Girls ages 3-10
June 3 – Broad Street Cycles Fixed Gear Crit
Categories: Open Men and Women
To Register, click HERE.
For more event info, visit here.
Partners
The Russ Hay’s Racing Cycle Club Society is a not-for-profit society dedicated to providing support, equipment, and resources towards the development of aspiring competitive cyclists who have the potential to become future champions.
Russ Hay’s The Bicycle Shop has been one of Victoria’s major independent cycling retailers since 1959. It was recently voted as one of the “2013 Best Bike Shops in Canada” by Canadian Cyclist Magazine. The Clermont family owned business maintains a strong reputation for friendly, expert service, relying on customers’ word-of-mouth as their strongest source of advertising. They are one of the top Specialized Bicycle dealers in Canada and have raised over $11,000 for Victoria Hospice through the annual Ambriss Clermont Charity Ride – click herehttp://www.russhays.com.
Robert Cameron Law is one of Victoria’s well known and respected law firms that specialize in injury claims. Bob himself is passionate about cycling and has competed at the national and international level, with significant accomplishments both in road and track disciplines. He currently sits on the board of PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence) and supports other cycling related projects such as the IRC Cycling Club and the Accent Inns/Russ Hay’s Cycling Team p/b Scotiabank. Click here.
Global Relay
Global Relay is the world leader in cloud-based messaging, archiving and search technology for the financial sector click here.
Lexus
Lexus is committed to, and inspired by, great design. From the overhaul of our lineup, to special projects and events, we’re sharing our passion for amazing in motion throughout the world – click here.