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Event Information
The inaugural Victoria Youth Cycling Experience (VYCE), August 14 – 19, 2022, is a collaborative project between Cycling BC, Cycling Canada, and Victoria’s cycling community.
The event will consist of multi-discipline (road, track, and mountain bike) development camps, social events, and racing for Canada’s young cyclists, ages 10-19, and the coaches who support them. The age range can be flexible as participants will be grouped by ability.
The goal of the Victoria Youth Cycling Experience is to bring together young riders who wish to improve their riding skills, provide them with development & racing opportunities, and connect Canada’s youth cycling communities to one another.
We invite all young cyclists to join us for this unique opportunity to learn, race and have some fun on the west coast.
Details:
- Aug 14: abilities-based criterium @ local favourite, Windsor Park
- Aug 15-19: skills & development camp including multiple cycling disciplines: Track, Road, MTB, etc.
- Accommodations & meals facilitated by St. Michaels University School (SMUS) (Full Camp Option only)
- Guest high-performance coaches, riders & speakers
General Categories:
To help group participants by ability, please use the self-assessment descriptions below. Of course, riders may switch categories throughout the week with the guidance of our coaching staff.
- A: U19, exceptional U17 riders.
- B: Most U17s, newer U19s, exceptional U15s.
- C: Most U15s, newer U17s, exceptional U13s
- D: Most U13s, newer U15s, exceptional U11s
- E: Most U11s, newer U13.
- To ensure a positive experience for all, movement between categories may occur
- Categories are co-ed, boys and girls, with separate podiums for boys and girls.
- Pre-session skill assessment includes group riding practice & other necessary skills under a coach’s supervision.
- Races begin with a neutral start to settle nerves.
- Category D and E races include Ride-Along coach supervision.