It's here, segments went live on the site last night! (After getting home from a VERY fun Cross on the Rock race in Cumberland!!)

Tons have already signed up, be sure to sign up for the new season if you're planning to ride!

The second segment this week is 'unusual' for the challenge - it's really more of a longer 'route' than a proper segment, but makes more sense than doing bits of it over 8 weeks.

There are a couple road crossings, I haven't had any trouble getting straight across, but feel free to use the lights that are off the segment. If you do, and the segment doesn't 'count', just hit reply to this and let me know, and I'll make sure you get your points. 😁

Reminder these are NON-TIMED segments, so you simply need to ride them, and you'll each get 50pts. There are some bonus points available (the Early Bird has already been claimed), but otherwise it's a chill effort.

Hope all y'all enjoy!

Week #1 – Sept 11th – 17th – Mixed Surface to West Shore!

If you're a Tripleshot regular, you'll likely be familiar with this total route, but if not this is a really great way to get from around the Switch Bridge to the West Shore, pointing you right at RRU. Reminder these aren't timed, so please don't go 100%, I'm not tracking times, simply enjoy the routing!!

Segment 1A Name: No relation to Sherlock, but a quick zip through the woods!
Deets: 1.81km, 8m elevation gain.
This is a new segment, QOM, KOM & LL are irrelevant!
Link: https://www.strava.com/segments/35394828

We start the GRAVEL EDITION in Cuthbert Holmes Park! It's a great little spot, just off Interurban. There are a bunch of ways to get through here, and there's a fun climb if you cross the first bridge on the right, but this is a pleasant route through the flatter trails, be sure to watch out for walkers!

Segment 1B Name: If you know it, you know it. If you don't, you should! 😎
Deets: 6.65km, 81m elevation gain.
This is a new segment, QOM, KOM & LL are irrelevant!
Link: https://www.strava.com/segments/35394843

This is a long! It continues after you cross the road where 1A ends, and takes you through some pathways and trails to the E&N, then into the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, and from there you can get on the Goose or head into Royal Roads. If you want to go into Thetis, simply make a right where the E&N ends. This is a very useful route, and is just as good in the reverse direction if coming back in a different way!

Happy riding!! 🚵‍♀️

Updated on the site: New Hints, and as always Routing for this week: https://abouttheride.ca/victoria-segment-challenge/

That's all I've got to report, looks like we might get some weather tomorrow, and hopefully see some of you out on Wednesday for the first Cross Club!!

Safe and speedy riding all! 🚲

- Dave

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