The 2016 edition of Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria is off to the races at the Parliament Buildings in downtown Victoria.

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Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria kicks off it's 2016 ride

Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria gets into gear in front of the Legislature in downtown Victoria.

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