Gear Up for Go By Bike Week
Go By Bike Week is June 3 to 9.
Royal Roads University is situated partway along the 55 km Galloping Goose trail (at kilometer 15 to be exact). The E&N trail and the Lochside trail both connect to the Galloping Goose making it a direct route to campus. Check out this helpful bike map for Greater Victoria to plan your route.
Thinking about biking to campus?
Here are some helpful tips for biking success:
- Keep safety in mind. Don’t forget your helmet and wear high visibility clothing. Bright bike lights are a must for rainy or dark days.
- Stay hydrated and fueled. Bring a water bottle and a snack too. Pro-tip: there’s a water filling station at the top of campus along the Galloping Goose trail directly behind Hardy’s Bar and Grill.
- Follow the rules of the road. Cyclists are vehicles too. Make sure you’re familiar with cycling skills and safe practices.
- Find a buddy. Why not challenge your colleague, classmate or friend to go by bike? Make a game of it and join a Go By Bike Week team. RRU’s team is the 'RRU Roadies'.
- Lock it up. There’s plenty of bike parking available around campus. Make sure to BYOL (bring your own lock).
- Bus partway. Do you have a far commute? BC Transit is FREE from June 3 to 9 for bikers. Just show the driver your helmet to get on!
- Have fun! Trying something new or digging your bike out of storage can be intimidating. Remember that you have to start somewhere and it’s not a competition.
Go By Bike Week on campus for students and staff
Join us on campus Tues., June 4 for a free bike check by Robert Barron from Re-Buy-Cycle Shop and a coffee and treat by the Neptune stairs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to join the ‘RRU Roadies’. By logging your rides between June 3 and 9, you’ll be entered to win the GoByBikeWeek Victoria prizes. You can join the fun in three easy steps:
- Visit GoByBikeBC to create an account
- Use our ‘RRU Roadies' link to join the team
- Start pedaling and log your rides!
Happy cycling!