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Tripleshot CrossFondo cycling event return

Overview

The Tripleshot CrossFondo, a mass-participation off-road cycling event in the Saanich Peninsula, returned on October 18 following a one-year hiatus. The event had previously been cancelled due to safety concerns after the 2024 death of provincial cyclocross champion Lindsay Burgess, who was struck by a truck during a race.

To address these concerns, organizers implemented a new traffic safety plan in collaboration with ISL Engineering and Land Services. This plan included adding chutes to narrow paths to slow riders and employing paid traffic control staff at major intersections. Approximately 80 per cent of the route utilizes trails and private property to minimize roadway exposure.

The 10th annual event saw 290 participants, aged 11 to 81, completing either 25-kilometre or 45-kilometre routes. Designed as a community ride rather than a competitive race, the event serves as the Tripleshot Cycling Club’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting grassroots programs and youth cycling coaching.

Entities

Hartland Mountain Bike Park · Lindsay Burgess · Saanich Peninsula · Layritz Park · Tripleshot CrossFondo

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The event funds certified coaches for 25 to 30 children aged 11 to 17 annually.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 10th annual Tripleshot CrossFondo took place on October 18.
[● 3 SOURCES] The event drew 290 riders aged 11 to 81.
[● 3 SOURCES] Participants chose between 25-kilometre and 45-kilometre routes.
[● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 80 per cent of the routes run along trails and private property.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Tripleshot CrossFondo is the Tripleshot Cycling Club’s largest annual fundraiser.

Timeline

9 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Saanich hosts 10th annual Tripleshot CrossFondo cycling event
The 10th annual Tripleshot CrossFondo in Saanich drew 290 cyclists for a community ride to raise funds for youth cycling programs and certified coaching.
13 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Tripleshot CrossFondo returns to Saanich Peninsula with new safety plan
The Tripleshot CrossFondo off-road cycling event returns to the Saanich Peninsula on Oct. 18 with new safety measures following a one-year hiatus and a fatal accident in 2024.

Sources

goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com