Big Loop Ride!
23 July 2023
|Victoria
Looking for a big day in the saddle? The Big Loop Ride is a 260km loop, with 2950 meters of elevation gain on beautiful Southern Vancouver Island. Lets do this!


Time & Location
23 July 2023
Victoria, 3180 Douglas Street
About the event
For those of you who are wondering what the heck the Big Loop Ride is, it’s a 260km loop, with 2950 meters of elevation gain that goes from Victoria to Port Renfrew to Lake Cowichan and back to Victoria via the Mill Bay ferry.  A designated ride leader for each peloton will purchase the ferry tickets for their entire group and the Club will reimburse them.  It is a supported ride and an awesome day in the saddle! Â
The support vehicle will have food and refreshments supplied by the Club with the following stops: Â
1st stop - Sooke River Store (corner of Sooke Road and Sooke River Road); Â
2nd Stop - Jordan River (left hand side of road just as you come to the ocean side); Â
3rd Stop - Port Renfrew (left hand side opposite Denning Road); Â
4th Stop - Lake Cowichan Centennial Park (left hand side of the park); and Â
5th Stop - Mill Bay Shopping Centre (Thriftys) to get ferry tickets from the designated ride leader for each peloton. Â
Riders should consider brining the following items with them (which can be kept in the support vehicle if desired):  any tools, tubes, cartridges, etc… to effect repairs;  arm warmers;  vest and/or light jacket;  sunscreen;  light snack for in between support vehicle stops; and  anything else you may need! Â
We will roll out in staggered groups from the Alpha/Douglas Street Starbucks at 6:00am. Â Ferries back to Victoria depart from Mill Bay at 4:10 and 5:20. Â From the Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal, follow your nose home.
Full route and ride details here: https://www.strava.com/routes/2981636102878111046 Â
Keep an eye out for Spond signups!