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TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

We are excited to be back on Vancouver Island to show you more of what the island has to offer. Furthermore we want to showcase new communities  – each with different terrain and exciting trail networks, that we know you will love.

You will get to experience some of the best riding BC has to offer, without ever looking at a map.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Your base entry fee includes everything on course to support you, including aid stations, finish line food, and medical support.

Other Basecamp components such as accommodation, meals, and transportation are options sold separately, so you can customize your week to suit your needs or preference.

We are excited to bring back Basecamp. It’s been a racer favorite and guarantees the best time post race each day. Check out our Blog to learn more about what Basecamp life is all about.

Once you arrive on Vancouver Island you will have two transportation options:

  • Our Program
  • Your Program

The race starts on July 3rd in Crofton, BC.

TRAVELLING BY AIR

We recommend flying into one of the following two airports:

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
    • This airport is NOT on Vancouver Island – you MUST book your ferry with BCFerries ahead of time to guarantee a spot on a sailing. July 1st is a holiday in Canada and a busy weekend.

TRAVELLING BY VEHICLE

To get to Vancouver Island by vehicle you have to take BCFerries, which offers two route options:

  • Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Nanaimo (Vancouver Island)
  • Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to either Victoria or Nanaimo (Vancouver Island)

IMPORTANT: You MUST book your ferry with BCFerries ahead of time to guarantee a spot on a sailing. July 1st is a holiday in Canada and a busy weekend..

Need to rent a car? Here are some rental options:

Looking to rent an RV? Here are some rental options:

OUR PROGRAM

Plan your arrival in Victoria so you can be at one of the below two pick-up locations in Victoria on July 3rd at 9am.

  • Chateau Victoria – Call the reservations department at 1-800-663-5891 and mention you are a part of BC Bike Race 2023 for the group rate.
  • Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour – Call the reservations department at 1-877-688-0084 and ask for the BC Bike Race group rate or CLICK HERE to Book your group rate online.

⇒ Purchase the Transportation package & travel with us from town to town.

⇒ Purchase the Camping package & sleep in BCBR tents.

⇒ Purchase the Meal Plan.

YOUR PROGRAM

Make your own travel arrangements to arrive at the Crofton Ball Field in Crofton, BC on July 3rd between 10am – 2pm  for registration.

  • Travel in your own vehicle from town to town.
  • Stay in Airbnb/RV/Hotel.

⇒ Purchase our Camping package – Optional

⇒ Purchase our Meal Plan – Optional

ACCOMMODATIONS

Basecamp life is back with camping, meal plans, wellness and our famous beer garden. For the full BCBR experience this is the way to go.

The race will start in Crofton on July 3rd and finish in Cumberland on July 9th. Below you can find alternate accomodation options depending on your travel plans.

BASECAMP

ISLAND ACCOMMODATIONS

Victoria – Pre-Race

Cowichan – July 3-5

Cumberland – July 6-9