Who Are We?
Tripleshot is a group of dedicated, fun-loving cyclists who range in age from 10 to 80. We also run a world-class youth program that has produced provincial, national, and international champions at the junior and elite levels of road, mountain bike, and track cycling.
But most of us are just here to start the day with a Victoria sunrise, the wind in our faces, a good workout, and coffee with friends. Most of our rides start at 6 a.m. (see our Rides page for details).
Our unofficial motto is, "the most important person on the ride is everyone else". If you want to ride Victoria's beautiful roads and trails, meet other interesting people, with a priority on supporting and cooperating with your fellow cyclists, give us a try!
Our road rides are defined by pace, with A being the fastest and C the slowest. A rides are fast "drop rides" - no wait-ups if you can't match the pace. B rides are a little slower, "no-drop" rides, and regroup after climbs and sprints. C rides are slower yet, and are a good place to get comfortable if you're new to group riding.
We also offer gravel rides in different paces. CX_1 is for beginner off-road riders and often includes opportunities for skills practice. CX_2 to CX_4 offer progressively increasing speed and technical terrain. No one will be dropped from a gravel/trail ride, but participants should pick the pace and difficulty that best matches their abilities.
A few formalities before you join us:
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Helmets are a must! Also, it's the law.
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If the roads are wet, fenders with rear extender flaps (almost touching the ground) are mandatory.
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On gravel/trail rides only, you may ride any safe bicycle (gravel/cyclocross/mountain), and fenders are optional.
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If it’s dark at any point in a ride (including on the way to or from the meet-up), lights are required: white on the front, solid red on the back. No flashing lights please.
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Bring a spare tube, tire levers, air and basic tools to take care of yourself in case of a mechanical.
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To ride with Tripleshot, you need to join the club (we have a no-cost "test rider" option if you want to try it out first) and download the Spond app to see and join the rides.
Be sure to introduce yourself when you come out for the first time. We look forward to riding with you!
Tripleshot acknowledge that we ride on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We are grateful to have the opportunity to enjoy, learn, and share in these beautiful territories.
See you bright and early!