VanIsle 1200
June 20–23, 2024
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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The 2024 edition will be the fourth running of the VanIsle 1200. It will be a fully supported, LRM sanctioned, Grand Randonnée covering the length of scenic Vancouver Island from Victoria to Port Hardy and back.
Questions? Contact Ride Organizer: Murray Tough
Registration through Race Roster. You must be a member of BC Randonneurs to register.
Schedule and route
Updated June 14, 2024
- Day 1: Saanichton to Comox via Victoria waterfront
- Day 2: Comox to Port Hardy
- Day 3: Port Hardy to Comox
- Day 4: Comox to Mill Bay Ferry
- Day 4: Brentwood Bay to Waddling Dog Inn (after ferry)
- Day 4: Mill Bay to Mill Bay (alternative finish if the ferry is not available)
Go to ridewithGPS route hub page or full 2024 route
We are providing real time tracking of riders during the event. Follow the riders after the event has started at 5:00 AM PDT on June 20, 2024. You can also check out the pre-riders and support as they do the course from Thursday, June 13 until Sunday, June 16th.
Registration
Event fee: $850 (Canadian Dollars) per rider.
Registration fee includes:
- satellite location tracking device
- breakfast before the start on days 1–4
- dinner days 1–3
- overnight accommodation on a shared room basis for nights 1, 2 and 3
- drop bag
- snacks & liquids at selected controls during the riding days
- food and drink at the end of the ride in Victoria
- finishers medal
Accommodation at the start/finish hotel will be available as an option at registration.
Registration through Race Roster. You must be a member of BC Randonneurs to register.
Refund policy
- $100 deposit is non-refundable
- Cancellation of fully paid ride prior to Mar 15: $600
- Cancellation of fully paid ride prior to Apr 30: $400
- No refunds after Apr 30
- Start/finish hotel room cancellation, full refund up to Apr 30
Amounts in Canadian dollars
Qualification
You must have finished a 600km brevet, or equivalent, in 2022, 2023, or 2024.
Rules
All participants must comply with the BC Randonneurs Cycling Club Randonneur Rules.
The following additional rule applies to all participants in the VanIsle 1200:
Between sunset and sunrise and during other low-light conditions, all riders must wear a reflective vest or some other device that clearly places significant reflective material on the front and back of the rider. During these times all riders will also wear a reflective ankle band around each ankle. (Due to their seating position, recumbent riders may modify their reflective torso devices to show better from front and rear.) Other reflective devices on clothing, shoes, helmets, and machines are encouraged for increased safety – but they are extra and may not take the place of the minimum items listed above.
FAQs
What kind of weather should I expect?
- Expect moderate temperatures. Evenings are always cool so bring extra layers. June is usually dry but be prepared for rain, especially on the northern half of the route.
- Victoria: average high 20°C | 68°F/average low 11°C | 52°F, probability of precipitation 17%
- Port Hardy: average high 16°C | 61°F/average low 10°C | 50°F, probability of precipitation 32%
How do I get to the start?
- By air: The Waddling Dog Inn is a short taxi, car or rideshare trip from Victoria International Airport (Airport code YYJ). We have arranged storage for your bike box at the start/finish hotel.
- By ferry from Vancouver, BC: By car, the hotel is 13 km/8 miles south of the Swartz Bay ferry terminal on highway 17. Turn left at the Mount Newton Cross Road intersection. The distance by bike is the same but take the Lochside Trail bike route.
- By ferry from Port Angeles, WA: By car, take highway 17 north to Mount Newton Cross Road. Driving distance is 21 km/13 miles. The distance by bike is 22 km/14 miles, follow the Galloping Goose Regional Trail/Lochside Regional Trail. There are some well packed gravel sections that are easily ridden on skinny tires or detoured on quiet, paved roads.
- By passenger only ferry from Seattle, WA: The Victoria Clipper has limited space for bicycles—you must reserve a bicycle space in advance. Note that this is a passenger ferry. It does NOT take cars. It is a 22 km/14 miles ride to the hotel following the Galloping Goose Regional Trail/Lochside Regional Trail.
Will food be provided?
Breakfast will be provided at the start hotel, meals will be provided at all three overnight controls, both dinner and breakfast. Please let us know of allergies or dietary concerns in advance so we can discuss accommodations.
For the rest of the route, it will be your responsibility to purchase it along the way. Some sections for the route are in remote areas with no services, plan accordingly. Snacks and water will be provided at staffed controls on the remote sections of the route. Note that there are no late-night services north of Campbell River.
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Additional FAQs
Results
Distance: 1203 km
Starters: 18
DNFs: 4 (22.2%)
Finishers: 14
Women finishers: 2 (14.3 %)
View Master Results File [Excel]
Weather Conditions: Seasonal. Some rain on day 2. Head winds on day 3.
Photos
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Stories
- Étienne Hossack’s Pre-ride Story on ridewithGPS.com
- Stephanie Briggs Recap & Video