Cycle Commuting (2)

Victoria BC

I was in Victoria this past weekend. Victoria is well set up for cyclists. Many of the main streets, including Douglas, have a dedicated bike lane. It is just two painted lines, so you still have to keep your wits about you as vehicles can and will cut you off by crossing through the bike lane, but it is certainly better than no lane at all. There are several covered bike shelters around the city, including one in front of Mountain Equipment Coop.  During the summer months, the city converts the occasional vehicle street parking stall into bike parking. I think this works out well for businesses. Instead of one car or truck, there are now a dozen or more bikes in the parking spot!

Perhaps the most remarkable thing happened on Government Street in front of Munro’s Books. I pulled up and got the last spot on the bike rack. The next guy to come along had to chain his bike   to a tree. This is February! Only in Victoria are the bike racks full in February!