Human Powered Youth Racing in 2023
There are four youth races hosted by Human Powered Racing in 2023.
Author: Rob Dibden
Rob was the Director for Youth Development for Triathlon BC from 2002 to 2007. As an athlete he has represented Canada at the Age Group World Triathlon Championships at the Standard and Long Distance and has completed several Ironman distance races. Rob is the race director of the Triathlon of Compassion, the Victoria Youth Triathlon, SwimRun Victoria, and The HPR Youth Triathlon West Shore. Rob is committed to the development of the sport of Triathlon and Human Powered Racing.
Human Powered Update
Here is an update on what is happening with Human Powered Racing in 2023.
New presenting sponsor for XTERRA Victoria Trail Run
We are very pleased to announce that Outway is the new presenting sponsor for the XTERRA Victoria Trail Run on July 8. With the motto of “Inspiring Personal Bests” Outway is a great fit for your feet and a great fit for our trail run. We have been wearing Outway performance socks since 2016 and…
New Youth Bike Course Designs
Changes to youth bike courses are designed to help improve bike handling skills.
A Youth Triathlon Series on Vancouver Island
Triathlon is a fantastic sport for kids. Youth triathlon teaches so many lessons and leads to life long fitness. Thanks to the ongoing support of Dr. Gerald and Lisa Kersten of Kersten Orthodontics, we are able to continue to provide a great opportunity for kids to participate in our sport. The Kersten Orthodontics Greater Victoria…
Join our Youth Team
The Human Powered Racing Youth Team is back for 2023. Starting on January 7th, our youth team practices on Saturday afternoons at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. The program runs to the end of June. It focuses on preparing athletes to participate in the Kersten Orthodontics Youth Triathlon Series in May and June and to race…
A New Format for 2023
In consultation with Triathlon BC we have made some big changes to the West Shore Youth Triathlon. The course is different, with a closed bike course and a shorter run course. The race distances for all age groups are shorter. This new format is in keeping with the direction of Junior Development in Canada. The…
2023 Triathlon and SwimRun Registration is Open!
Registration is open for 2023 Human Powered Racing Events, including triathlons, trail runs, and a swimrun.
West Shore Youth Triathlon Race Info
Race day info, package pickup, mandatory pre-race briefing, and other logistics.
Register for 2023 West Shore Youth Triathlon
Each entry will receive a souvenir technical t-shirt. Our registration process has gone green – register online.
West Shore Youth Triathlon Course maps
The entire race course is contained within the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre grounds. The bike course is a 1K closed loop…
Great Cycle Challenge Canada
I’m super thankful that Human Powered Racing was able to cobble together a trail running course with the existing run legs to still give us a chance to compete. I raced the short course distance, and came fourth overall and was the first female!
Race photos, 2022
We’ll be uploading photos throughout today and the next few days. We would love it if you uploaded your best photos to our community race photo album!
Race results, 2022
See the race results from today!
2022 race photos
The conditions today at the West Shore Youth Triathlon were challenging with wind and rain, but the athletes were ripping it up anyway. Thank you to our sponsors, Kersten Orthodontics, Arbutus Physiotherapy, and TREK. We’ve started to post some photos to the album, and we will keep adding to it. If you have some photos…
