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Tweed Ride: August 7th, 2022
When: August 7th, 2022 at 11:00 (ride to begin at noon)
Where: Willows Beach
It’s back! After a two-year hiatus the wheels are in motion once again for the 2022 Tweed Ride. Mark your calendars for August 7th at Willows Beach, polish your vintage bicycle, and open your wardrobe to select your finest and tweediest outfit. We can’t wait to see you again this summer to shout Tally Ho!
Stylish Folks with Stylish Spokes
Tweed Ride Victoria is a group bicycle ride – not a race, mind you – winding through various neighbourhoods in fair Victoria, British Columbia. Cyclists dress in traditional attire, such as tweed plus four suits and vintage dresses. Any bicycle is acceptable in the Tweed Ride, but classic bicycles are encouraged to better recreate the spirit of a bygone era. Our event is part of a worldwide Tweed Ride movement, started by cyclists in Britain eager for a slower-paced “metropolitan ride with a bit of style.”
A Jolly Ramble & a Spot of Tea
Our 9.5 km cycling route winds through the leafy streets of Oak Bay, starting at Willows Beach. As no jaunt is complete without refreshment, the Tweed Ride concludes with a splendid tea and picnic. Bring your wicker picnic baskets, tartan blankets, tea cups and saucers, croquet sets and gramophones if you have them, to enjoy a jolly good afternoon with friends.
Prizes:
What would a great event be without some great prizes? Categories are:
- Best vintage bike
- Best decorated bike
- Best decorated helmet
- Best dressed lady
- Best dressed gentlemen
- Best picnic display
- Cutest child (0-12 yrs)
Winners will be able to select their preferred prize from the following options:
- $50 gift certificate to Canadian Tire donated by Canadian Tire
- $100 gift certificate to Canadian Tire donated by RBC
- A bag of cycling goodies donated by Oak Bay Bikes
- A Café Fantastico gift bag containing a $25 gift certificate, a mug and fresh roast coffee donated by Café Fantastico
- Two glass cycling water bottles donated by Trek Bikes
- $100 gift certificate to the Penny Farthing Pub donated by the Penny Farthing Pub
- $50 gift certificate to Bishops Family Cycles donated by Bishops Family Cycles
- A free bicycle tuneup donated by Goldstream Ave Bicycles
- Two water bottles with a flashing light and patch kit donated by North Park Bike Shop
Plus various draw prizes! Note that you must be present in order to win the prize.
