Train to Race, or Race to Train: Now What?
A lot of us had big plans for 2020! 2020 had different ideas…..
Calling All Triathletes
We are calling all triathletes to participate in the 2020 Triathlon of Compassion. Help raise funds for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre.
Ride The Rock Approaches Half Way – Checking in With Some Riders
We asked a few of our riders how the Challenge is going….
The Big Island Challenge
Human Powered Racing has created a series of challenge events to give our athlete community a focus during these times of social isolation and physical distancing. We understand your desire to push your limits and share your need to set and achieve goals. The Human Powered Challenges are a way to accomplish this in the absence of group events. You can complete each challenge while still being socially responsible and safeguarding against the spread of COVID-19. The Big Island Challenge …
XTERRA Victoria cancelled for 2020
The 2020 XTERRA Victoria has been cancelled due to concerns regarding COVID 19.
Racing Memories
Looking back can make you realize that it really is about the journey and not just the destination….
Ride the Rock Challenge
The Ride the Rock Challenge is the first of the Covid Challenges hosted by Human Powered Racing. It is a challenge to ride the distance equivalent to the length of Vancouver Island.
Triathlon of Compassion 2020 Update
The 2020 triathlon season is very much up in the air at this point, but that does not mean that we can’t still be challenging ourselves together. The 2020 Triathlon of Compassion will go on (from a physical distance).
Embrace the suck!
Long, lonely training sessions will help athletes prepare mentally for the lows experience during long races.
2020 Victoria Youth Tri Postponed
We have postponed the 2020 Victoria Youth Triathlon, originally scheduled for June 7th, 2020. We were informed yesterday that our venue, the University of Victoria, has cancelled all facility bookings up until the end of June. We are working with them and our other stakeholders to determine a new date later in the summer, but at this point no new date has been identified. The situation concerning COVID-19 is presenting many challenges and created uncertainty with sporting events in general. …
West Shore Youth Triathlon Postponed Due to COVID-19
The 2020 West Shore Youth Triathlon has been postponed due the Civid 19 outbreak.
COVID-19 and Human Powered Racing
The COVID-19 virus is having considerable impact on our daily lives. This is very true in the event industry. Facility closures, event postponements and cancellations are happening as the advise of medical and government experts changes to address current conditions. At Human Powered Racing our biggest concern is the well being of our athletes and volunteers. We will do what we can to help limit the spread of the virus and to ensure the health and safety of our athletes. …
Justin Martin
We at Human Powered Racing are feeling a deep sense of sadness and loss at the sudden passing of our team mate and friend Justin Martin. One of the original members of Human Powered Racing, Justin was everything this team was about; determined, supportive, funny and most of all kind. He loved the challenge of our sport, he had a never give up attitude and he loved a good pint of beer after a hard effort or race. As a …
New Course for SwimRun Victoria
The 2020 SwimRun Victoria race course has been redesigned with 5 swim and run legs for the full course and 3 swim and run legs for the short course.