Bastion Square Grand Prix

This is the “money” event — where elite riders put
everything on the line to claim primes (lap prizes) and
cash prizes before a large rowdy crowd, just inches
from the action. The Bastion Square Grand Prix has
been a staple in B.C.’s cycling history for 17 years.
Past winners have included Olympians — and
Victorians — Mike Korb, Roland Green, Andreas
Hestler, Melanie McQuaid, Gina Grain, Alison
Sydor and Brian Walton. Racing on a short, fully
enclosed 900 metre loop through Victoria's historic
Bastion Square, this European-style event features
thrills and spills. Check out the infamous “Crash
Corner” at Yates and Wharf Streets, witness the
“prime” and finish line sprints at Fort and Langley
Streets, or enjoy a bite to eat or a cup of java at the
many “course-side” outdoor cafes along the route.
Thousands of spectators line the route each year to
watch riders reach speeds of 65 km/hr, side to side,
wheel to wheel.

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