The Greater Victoria Velodrome Association (GVVA) advocates and facilitates track riding and racing on Vancouver Island at the WestShore Velodrome, a 333m track located at the Westshore Parks and Recreation Centre, located in Greater Victoria in the City of Colwood, about 20 minutes from downtown Victoria.
Is is the Velodrome open to the public?
Unfortunately not, due to safety issues with the shared use of field and track the facility is by reservation only. See below for me details.
What is a track bike?
A track bike, also known as a fixed-gear or velodrome bike, is a specialized type of bicycle designed for use on a velodrome or track cycling facility. Unlike traditional bikes, track bikes have a fixed gear, meaning the pedals move in sync with the wheel’s rotation, and they lack freewheeling capabilities. These bikes are purpose-built for high-speed racing on smooth, banked tracks, offering a lightweight frame, aerodynamic design, and minimalistic features. Track bikes are commonly used in competitive track cycling events and are favored for their simplicity, responsiveness, and direct power transfer. Click here for more details.
Want to try it out?
If you would like to learn more about track cycling please contact us at info@gvva.bc.ca or sign up for our Adult Learn to Ride course. For youth, programs contact us at info@gvva.bc.ca and we will arrange a time for you to try one of our FastTrack Youth session.
Want to just book the velodrome for personal use?
If you would like to book the velodrome for any other purpose please contact Westshore Parks: sportbookings@wspr.ca
Location
Westshore Velodrome
1767 Island Highway
Colwood, BC
V9B 1J1
Track Information
The West Shore Velodrome was built for the 1994 Commonwealth Games. The West Shore Velodrome is a 333.3 metre concrete oval with 29 degree banking at the ends and 10 degree banking on the straights.
Starting at the bottom of the track above the apron is the blue band or Cote D’Azur. This is a transition area between the flat apron and the banked racing surface of the black.
The next black line is called the Gauge Line or Pole Line. This is where the track is measured from and riders are not to race below this line.
The Sprinter’s Line is the red line above the Pole Line. This Sprinter’s Lane is between the Pole Line and the Sprinter’s Line. The first rider in the lane has an advantage because another rider may not come down into the lane until completely clear of his front wheel. Riders can not pass on the inside.