I like using a bicycle for transportation because on a beautiful day, it’s more enjoyable than driving a car. I get exercise, and I don’t contribute car exhaust to the environment.

Nancy Lilienweiss, Quesnel

Biking to work helps me focus at work and it motivates me to keep healthy and active and keep exercising. It is a good boost on my workouts and on busy days when I’m not able to find the time to go to the gym it doesn’t make me feel guilty as I get to bike and still have a good workout.

Marissa, Fort St. John

Participating in GoByBike Week, for me, is about recognizing all the small every day places I can go on a bike without having to be an a to be an avid cyclist. It is the one inclusive cycling event for anyone, on any type of bike, with any ability who travels any distance at all.

Leise Reimer, Penticton

I joined this event thinking it would be fun to ride my bike to work for a week and participate in a group activity. Since the event however, I have been riding my bike to work, to the grocery store, to the gym, everywhere! This event (and the fuel prices) was the push I needed to change my mindset about getting around. I am looking forward to participating in more events in the future.

Janna (Community planner through the City), Merritt

It’s almost #GoByBike week, and rain or shine I’ll be out and about, pedaling to meetings, to visit local businesses, and just because it feels good.

Christine Boyle, City of Vancouver Councillor, Metro Vancouver

As a new teacher, GoByBike Week has been an amazing way to build connections with students as well as motivate them to get out and be active all year round. When I was twelve (the age my students are now) my bike was my ticket to freedom and exploration. It enabled me to explore where I lived with a level of independence that felt like a revelation.

Chris Townsend (Teacher and Team Leader at Ballenas Secondary School), Oceanside

I used to ride a lot as I trained for various triathlons but had only had my bike out for a ride once in the past 3 years. GoByBike Week encouraged me to dig my bike out from storage and connect with a Cops for Cancer – Tour de Rock rider to go for a training ride together. I managed 41km on that ride and with the wind whizzing around me, it felt great to be back on my bike! I foresee a summer filled with lots of cycling now.

Janet Dorward, Port Hardy

Go By Bike Week 2022 was more than I could have ever expected! This is my fifth year participating and I have made many connections with fellow cyclists in my community through the and it was great to catch up with them at the stations. The pinnacle of happiness for me though is that this year during Go By Bike Week my Mom and I were able to hangout every morning, drink coffee and have some snacks. Both she and I lead very busy lives and we aren’t always able to set aside so much time for each other. Go By Bike Week this year has opened my eyes to a need to make more time for my family and I can do this through cycling. Whether we meet up in the morning for a quick chat over hot drinks or go for a leisurely ride after work, Spring Go By Bike Week 2022 has shown that I can squeeze a little more time in with the people I love. Thanks to all the organizers and sponsors throughout the Province and in Prince George!

Dane Greenwell, Prince George

This year was the first time we were participating to GoByBike week as a family. We challenged ourself to do every single celebration station, regardless of the weather or distance. My son had the time of his life! He was motivated to get on the cargo bike every day, excited about the “bicycle party”. We loved the ambience, the music, the snacks, and above all; the great people that made this event possible. We were also part of my workplace team. The free bus helped get my parents to the city with their folding bikes effortlessly. I had a good time showing them the new infrastructures put in place the last few years. They were surprisingly comfortable going around the city despite having very little experience in busy settings. This GoByBike week made many great family memories. Thank you to GoByBikeBC, Capital Bike and the volunteers. Looking forward to the next event!”

S.B., Greater Victoria

Just wanted to thank you for promoting us a GoByBike BC this year. We have been partners with the RCMP, City of Nanaimo, and GoByBike since 2015 and it’s because of organizations like yourself that cycling is expanding across Nanaimo. We at Project 529 are in the business of reducing bike theft and in return increasing the number of cyclists, and without partnerships like yours we just wouldn’t be able to have the reach needed.

Rob Brunt (Project 529 Garage), Nanaimo