Services & Resources
Whether you're looking for bicycle courses, local bike parking service, or helpful hints for how to fix a flat, our services and resources pages can help.
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Bike Courses
Our Bicycle Education Programs
Our Bicycle Education Programs
Capital Bike is instrumental in the course design and delivery of many type of education courses in the CRD.
Kids & Youth
Kids & Youth
Calling all young adventurers and cycling enthusiasts! We're all about empowering young riders with the coolest bike skills on the block. The earlier you master those safe handling tricks, the faster you’ll zoom ahead with confidence on your trusty two-wheeled steed! Our courses are all about learning through fun and creative activities with rockstar instructors!
- Rookie Riders (Ages 3-6)
- Kids (Ages 6-9)
- Youth (Ages 10-15)
School Programs
School Programs
Capital Bike's Everyone Rides and Ride the Road are two incredible courses designed specifically for students in grades 4-7. Developed by HUB Cycling and generously funded by the Province of British Columbia, these courses teach young cyclists to master the skills and confidence to ride to and from school. Our expert instructors visit your school to lead engaging lessons on essential road rules, traffic safety, and bike handling techniques.
- Everyone Rides (Grades 4-5)
- Ride the Road (Grades 6-7)
Adult Programs
Adult Programs
Transform into a confident and skilled cyclist with our tailor-made adult BikeSmart courses! Led by our friendly instructors, we blend classroom, parking lot, and on-road training to empower you with essential road rules and traffic safety knowledge.
- Beginner
- Safe cycling for E-Bikes (Ages 16+)
- Adults (16+)
- Bike Freedom (Ages 55+)
Workplace Workshops
Workplace workshops
Capital Bike offers a selection of workplace workshops and training courses! From short one-hour lunch & learns to immersive half to full-day courses, we’ve got you covered! Our workplace bike training sessions are designed to equip your employees with the confidence and knowledge to bike to work safely on local roads, while learning all the essentials for a smooth and secure commute!
- Lunch & Learns
- Half-Day Courses
- Full-Day Courses
- E-Bike Fleet Training
Looking for upcoming courses?
Check out the Calendar
Park your bicycle safely
Bicycle Valet Services
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Downtown Victoria
Bike Valet
Safe. Secure. Convenient. Free.
Trusted downtown bike parking service. Available all year!
Lending Library
We know that as kids get older (and taller), they quickly outgrow their bikes and it can get pricy. Capital Bike’s Lending Library is here to help!
Borrowing Policy
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Equipment can be borrowed for up to one month at a time with the option for renewal depending on availability. One week before the due date, the borrower will be contacted with a courtesy email for a return or renewal reminder. We at Capital Bike thank you for returning borrowed equipment promptly and in good condition so others can enjoy them.
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Borrowing Policy
There is a lot of additional information on the Application Page (button below) that we should probably reproduce here on this page, things such as different sizes of bikes available and that it's free for residents of Victoria.
Equipment can be borrowed for up to one month at a time with the option for renewal depending on availability. One week before the due date, the borrower will be contacted with a courtesy email for a return or renewal reminder. We at Capital Bike thank you for returning borrowed equipment promptly and in good condition so others can enjoy them.
Resources Library
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How to fix a flat
How to fix a flat
instructions and some visuals
Safety additions to your bike
Lights in the dark days, what is legally required.
Local bike shops that are also our sponsors
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