Many thanks to MEC for their generous grant!
The GVCC was awarded grant from a MEC for a project called Cycling to the Next Level!
View ArticleThe City of Victoria is looking for input on their preliminary budget- tell...
The City of Victoria Council has given preliminary approval to a draft financial plan and is looking for input from the public before finalizing early in 2016, and it's important that the City hears...
View ArticleWe need YOU, Burnside Gorge residents, to provide input on how your area...
The neighbourhood needs your input on different options for how the area could grow and change to accommodate more people, new housing and development projects, street improvements and neighbourhood...
View ArticleTell City Hall to keep moving on Biketoria
We need our members and Victoria residents to tell City Hall to keep moving on Biketoria. We need to get the word out to media as well! Today, please email your councillors (councillors@victoria.ca)...
View ArticleTell BC Transit and the City to build a protected bike lane on Lower Douglas
The next phases of the Douglas St Bus Lanes are under consultation and there are open houses scheduled this week to hear your voice. Please tell BC Transit & the City of Victoria to build a true...
View ArticleA new connection to Uptown is coming
Saanich is building a new connection from the regional trail network up the hill to Carey Rd and Uptown. Planned for last fall, construction is expected to being this month and last a few months. You...
View ArticleCome ride with us in Saanich on Saturday
This Saturday at 10am, come join us for a ride around south-western Saanich to explore bikeways old and new. We start from Saanich municipal hall and head up the Douglas Connector, before returning...
View ArticleLansdowne bike lane nears completion
A crucial connector from Shelbourne St to Camosun & UVic is nearing completion on Lansdowne Rd - a Saanich project that will eventually run from Shelbourne to Foul Bay Rd.
View ArticleCome say goodbye to Vic Derman
Vic Derman was a lot of things in his long career of public service: councillor, CRD director, community advocate, but he was also a tireless advocate for bikes as transportation in the region. The...
View ArticleMore BikeBC Funding Needed
The GVCC is disappointed that the recent 2017 BikeBC grants did not include funding for any projects in the Capital Regional District (CRD). At least two municipalities submitted applications for...
View ArticleBelleville St block gets a new plaza & bike lane
The 400 block of Belleville St right in front of the old Steamship building is getting a new plaza and wider sidewalks, which is fantastic. The city is also going to be installing an unprotected bike...
View ArticleSupport protected bike lanes downtown
The protected bike lane network (formerly Biketoria) is already partially under constructionou along Pandora Ave, but we still need your support to keep the next few routes moving.
View ArticleTour of Vancouver’s bikeways: old and new
A bike ride through Vancouver's new and old bike infrastructure
View ArticleLooking for a fun, part-time summer job? We’re hiring!
The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition is seeking a responsible, motivated Summer Event & Outreach Coordinator!
View ArticleOur 2017 Rides Schedule is HERE!
The GVCC’s Rides Team has been organizing rides for over a decade, and we are proud to announce the 2017 Rides Calendar is available now. Our 2017 Rides Calendar features 7 themed rides, a mix of new...
View ArticleHelp us at the Gorge Canada Day Picnic!
The Gorge Canada Day Picnic takes over the Gorge walkway and Gorge Road itself on Saturday, July 1st from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Learn more about signing up to help us with our bike valet service!
View ArticleSupport Cadboro Bay Rd bike lanes
We need your voice to help add bike lanes on Cadboro Bay Rd. Oak Bay has just started public consultation on a new lane that will run from Foul Bay Rd to Bowker Ave. Of the two options, Option 1 with...
View ArticleCome to our 2017 AGM!
On Wednesday, November 15th, 2017, the GVCC will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the James Bay New Horizons Centre (234 Menzies Street). The AGM will feature a speaker, reports from the GVCC...
View Article2017 View Royal by-election candidate answers
View Royal is having a by-election to fill a vacant spot, so we took the opportunity to ask the candidates about a few View Royal-bike specific issues: Our Questions: 1. Do you support changing View...
View ArticleBiking fastest growing mode for work trips in CRD
The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition (GVCC) is excited to see the increase in people biking to work throughout the region, building on our already Canada-leading bike mode share according to Census...
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