Wolf Depner / News Staff Kate LeBere and Katrina Wittenberg of Pedalheads Bike Camps guide Callie Wilson,8, through the cycling obstacle course and skills challenge set up Sunday outside Saanich Municipal Hall as part of Saanich Cycling Festival.

Wolf Depner / News Staff Kate LeBere and Katrina Wittenberg of Pedalheads Bike Camps guide Callie Wilson,8, through the cycling obstacle course and skills challenge set up Sunday outside Saanich Municipal Hall as part of Saanich Cycling Festival.

Saanich Cycling Festival draws hundreds

Organizers estimate some 600 people participated in the Saanich Cycling Festival Sunday afternoon.

“We’re hoping for double of that, but the weather and dark clouds scared a lot of people,” said Rob Phillips, community events coordinator with the District of Saanich.

The event allowed participates to learn more about Saanich’s network of cycling trails he said. “The whole purpose of the event is to encourage cycling,” said Phillips.

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