Thank you for your interest in Kelowna’s GoByBike event. If you need assistance, please contact:
Alexis Oswald
Urban Systems Ltd.
gobybikeweek@urbansystems.ca
For GoByBike Week program enquiries, please contact:
Terri-Lynn Gifford
Provincial Program Manager
terri-lynn@gobybikebc.ca
For all other enquiries, please contact:
Katie Macpherson,
Executive Director,
katie@gobybikebc.ca
GoByBike BC Society Mailing Address:
PO BOX 995
Nelson BC
V1L 6A5
The final numbers are in and we are excited to announce the winners of the Spring GoByBike Week Provincial Prizes! GRAND PRIZE: “Pearls of Holland” – A Self-Guided Cycling Adventure for 2 in The Netherlands sponsored by Exodus Travels– Jennifer McGowan, Campbell River, read the full story HERE AXIOM CYCLING GEAR–... [Read More...]
GoByBike BC Society is excited to announce the winner of BC’s Spring GoByBike Week grand prize Exodus Travels Self-Guided Cycling Adventure in the Netherlands: Jennifer McGowan, of Campbell River, BC. Jennifer McGowan, born and raised in Campbell River, was motivated to register for this year’s Spring GoByBike Week by the chance... [Read More...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a ride – or two, or more… – during Spring GoByBike Week 2022! Thank you to all supporters, coordinators, sponsors, and volunteers! If you haven’t logged all your kilometers, you have until midnight Monday, June 13, to record all your trips in your... [Read More...]
#GoByBike week continues in the Central Okanagan! Ride and join local bike shops, Cyclepath & Chainline Cycle on Thursday June 2nd, 2022. They are both hosting Satellite Stations offering Bike Supports, Snacks, Refreshments and Prizes! #AnyRideCounts [Read More...]
#GoByBike week is taking place from May 30th to June 5th! There are many fun events happening throughout the Central Okanagan—ride by and join us at whichever events you can make it to for a chance to win some great local prizes! #AnyRideCounts Central Okanagan Event Schedule [Read More...]
Spring GoByBike Week is just around the corner – have you registered yet? #AnyRideCounts this spring: to and from work or school, to get groceries, to get some fresh air or meet up for a coffee with friends, trail rides, pump track laps, recreational rides to explore your region. Taking the bus... [Read More...]
Canada has dropped all testing for travelers, and we are thrilled to partner with National Geographic Award Winning Company, Exodus Travels, as our grand prize sponsor again for Spring GoByBike Week! Uncover the Pearls of Holland on this leisurely circular SELF-GUIDED cycling trip, starting and ending in the enchanting city of... [Read More...]
With the official Spring Equinox this past Sunday (March 20), what better time to announce #SpringGoByBikeWeek 2022! Get your calendars!SPRING GOBYBIKE WEEK is May 30 – June 5, 2022!Register now, and start tracking your kilometers biked to see how many kilograms of greenhouse gases you save. Participation is FREE, fun, helps... [Read More...]
2022 Call for GoByBike BC Board of Directors Summary GoByBike BC is a provincial non-profit society that promotes active transportation by using bicycles for everyday transportation across the province of British Columbia. We believe that regular bicycling can improve both physical and mental health and help to reduce our environmental impact on the planet. Description ... [Read More...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a ride – or two or more.. – during Winter GoByBike Week 2022! We had quite the mix of weather conditions across British Columbia. If you haven’t logged all your kilometers, you have until midnight Friday, February 18, to record all your trips... [Read More...]
You can still register for #WinterGoByBikeWeek! Head over to https://logmyride.gobybikebc.ca/, log your KMs biked between Monday, Feb 7, and Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 and enter for a chance to win one of many great price such as online tickets for the Bicycle Film Festival, a prize pack from our friends at... [Read More...]
Did you know that biking in the wintertime is not only possible, but can be fun, too?! You love riding your bike – in spring and summer, and maybe fall, but you are not quite sure about winter riding? You’d like to learn more about how to prepare yourself and your... [Read More...]
Ride as little or as much as you feel comfortable during Winter GoByBike Week February 7-13, 2022 – and make sure to log all your rides for a chance to win some great prizes. ANY RIDE COUNTS: to get some fresh air, to get groceries, riding to school or to work, a ride around... [Read More...]
This year’s International Winter Bike Day is on Friday, February 11, 2022. What better occasion to celebrate year-round cycling for a WHOLE WEEK: February 7-13, 2022! Join the movement, register now and commit to ride! We encourage British Columbians to ride their bike as much as possible from February 7 -13,... [Read More...]
This Giving Tuesday our hearts go out to all the communities across our province who have experienced loss and damages as a result of floods. GoByBike BC works in many of the impacted communities. We ask that you please keep these communities in your thoughts as you think about ways to... [Read More...]
Trois, deux, un, go! That’s exactly what Kristy Gabelhouse will do in France, as she sets out on her cycling adventure as the Grand prize winner of GoByBike BC Society’s Fall GoByBike Weeks draw, sponsored by Exodus Travels. Bonjours, baguettes, and bikes are all part of this dreamy trip that has... [Read More...]
Did you #gobybike between September 27 and October 10, 2021? Did you log all your rides?! It’s not too late to register today and log at least one trip you chose to ride your bicycle instead of using a motorized vehicle between September 27 and October 10, 2021 – and enter... [Read More...]
This year, the Government of Canada designated September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we recognize the tragic history of loss and the lasting effects of the residential school system. Today, we honour survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and... [Read More...]
Check out our coupons from some of our partners for extra GoByBike Week perks! [Read More...]
**GIVEAWAY** Where would a new e-bike take you? For GoByBike Week Central Okanagan, we’re giving away a NEW REVS CANGO Electric Bike, sponsored by Kelowna E Ride. Head over to the City of Kelowna Facebook page, like the post, leave a comment telling us where you would cycle on a new e-bike,... [Read More...]
Get excited! GoByBike Week is less than a week away! Check out the EVENT CALENDAR here to see all the great local events that will be taking place over GoByBike Weeks! [Read More...]
LIVE EVENT: 10 Years. 60,000 Miles. 1 Dream. Many of us are dreaming about the days we can travel again, and what better way to experience new places and cultures, than by cycling! Cycling allows you to travel further than you can on foot, and enjoy the freedom to stop whenever... [Read More...]
FREE WEBINAR: Fall & Winter Cycling; To help you get ready for Fall GoByBike Weeks In preparation for Fall GoByBike Weeks from September 27 to October 10, 2021, participants will learn about outfitting their bikes and themselves for fall and winter riding, advanced cycling safety, cold-weather care for their bike, and route planning considerations. This webinar is... [Read More...]
GoByBike BC Society supports BC Cycling Coalition‘s efforts in establishing safer passing laws to protect cyclists and pedestrians. This week, mayors and councillors across BC will vote on a resolution in support of a Safe Passing Law in BC. The motion will be ‘on the floor’ this Wednesday, September 15th at the... [Read More...]
Meet Randy Gregory from Kamloops, BC, who won the 2019 GoByBike BC Grand Prize, A Cycling Adventure for 2 in the Baltics, sponsored by Exodus Travels and learn about his personal #GoByBikeStory and how cycling has helped him recover from a work injury. Everyone has a different inspiration to ride. Why... [Read More...]
Registration for Fall GoByBike Weeks is OPEN! Register FREE for your chance to WIN one of many great prizes. We are excited to announce that the grand prize is a Cycling Adventure for 2 in France, sponsored by Exodus Travels. Exodus Travels has been supporting GoByBike events over the last years... [Read More...]
GoByBike Weeks Fall 2021 is coming up! September 27 – October 10 Get ready to ride! Ride your bike to work, school, for fun, exercise, or whatever, just ride your bike and log your rides, every ride counts! Everyone who registers and logs at least one trip will be eligible for... [Read More...]
The countdown is on for #FallGoByBike Weeks which runs Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2021. Register now, FREE, and when you ride your bike you can enter to win great prizes! This fall ANY bike ride counts: around the block, pump track laps, to and from work or school (from home), to get... [Read More...]
Bicycle Film Festival Select Shorts appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everything in between. The curated collection of select short films will take you on a journey around the world, covering such topics as: The first BMX crew in Nigeria The struggle of a young... [Read More...]
GoByBike BC Society is proud to announce the winner of BC’s Spring GoByBike Week grand prize Exodus Travels Cycling Adventure in Croatia: Dr. Sean Maurice, of Prince George, BC. Maurice, an instructor in the Northern Medical Program at UNBC, has been a fair-weather commuter cyclist in Prince George for the past... [Read More...]
We received a ton of videos and it wasn’t an easy choice our judging panel had to make! So many creative submissions! Thank you to everybody who took the time to create and submit a video! The GRAND PRIZE of a $100 VISA gift card goes to Taycee-Belle Martin from Calyburn... [Read More...]
CONGRATULATIONS BIKERS! Here in the Central Okanagan we had nearly 1,300 participants biking over 50,000 kilometers! That’s the equivalent of biking from Kelowna to Vernon 1000 times! Way to go! While we missed seeing you all at celebration stations this spring, we look forward to more events during our FUN-FILLED Fall... [Read More...]
Thanks to everyone who participated in Spring GoByBike May 31 – June 6, 2021. Please log your bike rides by Monday, June 14, 2021 to be entered into the prize draw. Click here to learn how to BACKLOG your bike rides. [Read More...]
This spring ANY ride counts to enter for a chance to win some great prizes! All you have to do is register for Spring GoByBike Week (May 29 – June 6, 2021) HERE and log all your rides. ALL rides count: trail rides, pump track laps, gravel adventures, to get away... [Read More...]
Registration for Spring GoByBike is now open, register FREE for your chance to WIN one of many great prizes, including a cycling adventure for 2 along the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia sponsored by Exodus Travels! Click here to learn what’s included and more about the Grand Prize Trip. For a chance to win this amazing... [Read More...]
Now is the time to rally all your team members and get ready to pedal some KM between May 31 and June 6 for a chance to win great prizes, including an Exodus Travels Cycling Adventure in Croatia, Cycling the Dalmatian Coast. Being part of a team does not mean, you... [Read More...]
Gear up and get ready to roll! GoByBike Week is on it’s way to the Okanagan! Ride your bike to work, to school, for fun, for exercise, to stretch your legs between Zoom meetings, to clear your mind … no matter the reason, just ride your bike and log your rides... [Read More...]
Calling all students! Shoot a short video (60-90 seconds) about why you like riding your bike and how it has helped you during this pandemic. Up for grabs is a $100 VISA gift card for the grand prize and $50 VISA gift cards for each level (Pre-School, Kindergarden – Grade 4,... [Read More...]
The trips have been logged, and the numbers have been crunched. Below are the 2020 GoByBike winning teams (winning schools will be announced soon)! A huge thank you to these generous sponsors for donating the fabulous prizes. BrainTrustChainLine CycleClif ModoNature’s FareOrthoquestUrban Harvest Individual Winners The winner for the Participation prize for... [Read More...]
As a Bronze sponsor for GoByBike Week, in addition to some great team prizes, Modo has offered a $100 driving credit for two Central Okanagan Modo members that logged at least one trip as a registered rider for GoByBike Week. Not a Modo member yet? Join here! Contest rules and how... [Read More...]
Where would a new e-bike take you? We are excited to announce a special giveaway for this year’s GoByBike Week. From Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2020, enter to win a brand new Benno Boost Electric Bike, sponsored by Kelowna Cycle & The Hub. How to enter: Register for GoByBike Week and log at... [Read More...]
Thanks to our generous sponsors who have helped us to create some amazing Team Leader kits for this year's GoByBike Week! Each adult Team Leader kit includes: [Read More...]
Enter to WIN a GoByBike BC Society Provincial Prize!
To enter:
1. Register for Spring GoByBike Week.
2. Log your bike rides between May 30 - June 5, 2022. If you are on STRAVA you can connect your Strava to your GoByBike account - see our FAQs.
Uncover the Pearls of Holland on this leisurely circular SELF-GUIDED cycling trip, starting and ending in the enchanting city of Amsterdam with its UNESCO World Heritage canal ring area, bustling plazas, and cultural hotspots. Cycle through the wide-reaching countryside of Holland’s estates, wild gardens, traditional villages, past whirling windmills, and on to the renowned flower fields near Haarlem. Explore the cities of Haarlem, Leiden, Delft, and Gouda, all with their own histories.
Prize winner must be 19 years of age or older. Prize package does not include round trip airfare.
Each and every Axiom bag is made from Axiom’s proprietary Oceanweave fabric, constructed with recycled, reclaimed fishnets – the world’s first cycling bags to do so. The entire product line is sustainable, made from reclaimed and recycled materials. Axiom ensures their products are ethically produced by trusted partners who are like family. Quality products with a lifetime warranty, because product made to last means less waste. At Axiom, thoughtfully designed bicycle accessories for all types of riders are being created. Together with their partners, Axiom prioritizes people and planet with products made to last.
Keep your eyes peeled on our social channels to find out how to enter into the prize draw for the $250 E-GIFT-CARD donated by SUGOI.
Since 1987, Sugoi has focused on quality, comfort, design, and durability to create purpose-built apparel for cycling, training and triathlon. A commitment to sourcing the best materials in the world has always been at core of our DNA, with the first Sugoi garments listing the ground-breaking fabrics of their time. Bred in Vancouver Sugoi’s designs have always been shaped by our environment. The wildly diverse climate has forged a culture of relentless refinement to deliver apparel for every climate. Over the years, Sugoi has enjoyed a rich collaboration with some of the world’s most esteemed cyclists and triathletes. The goal has been to test on elite athletes in extreme conditions to ensure quality and performance for all.
PRIZE PACKS & E-GIFT CARDS DONATED BY MEC – Mountain Equipment Company. Stay tuned for details.
#SpringGoByBikeBC Social Media Contest Alert on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM. Make sure to read the rules carefully for a chance to win the ORTLIEB VARIO PS donated by NRG Enterprises / Lanctot.
Backpack or pannier? With the versatile and innovative Vario PS, that question is answered. Both. Ortlieb’s Quick-Lock attachment systems on one side and a padded carrying system with chest strap and ergonomic shoulder straps on the other, The Vario PS transforms from backpack to pannier faster than ever before. It features the practical and proven roll closure, and your laptop can sit in a padded compartment to keep safe and organized. This hybrid bag is PVC-free and sustainably manufactured in Germany.
Registered participants logging at least one trip can win a $100 E-Gift Card for OneUpComponents.com donated by OneUp Components.
OneUp Components is a passionate team of riders dedicated to bringing genuine value to mountain bikers around the world. We design, engineer, ride and ship the products we want on our bikes from Squamish, BC, Canada.
OneUp started in 2013, when three friends and mountain bike engineers launched a unique product to solve a problem they had on their bikes. At the time, they wanted a wider gear ratio without having to replace their whole drivetrain. This led to OneUp’s first product: the 42T Expander Sprocket. They quickly found out that riders everywhere wanted to improve their rides, for less, too. OneUp has been expanding its product line ever since.
Registered participants logging at least one trip can win a 2-night stay at the Horsethief Getaway in Panorama, BC, donated by KEA Canada together with 2 day passes for the Panorama Mountain Resort bike park donated by Panorama Mountain Resort.
Registered participants receive 15% off store wide at OUTWAY.COM donated by Outway. Make sure to allow us to send you emails in your account settings so you don’t miss the promo code sent out in one of our eNews.
Registered participants logging at least one trip can win a $25 E-Gift Card for OUTWAY.COM donated by Outway.
Registered participants logging at least one trip can win one of three LET’S GO BIKING e-books donated by Colleen MacDonald. To be entered into the draw and in addition to riding your bike during SpringGoByBike Week, please send an email to stories@gobybikebc.ca with a photo of your bike (or the view when riding your bike) and a short description of your favourite ride and why it’s your favourite. #AnyRideCounts!
$25, $50 and $100 Gift Cards to Craft Beer Market Kelowna
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$25 Gift Cards to Bad Tattoo
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$100 Gift Card to Central Kitchen & Bar Kelowna
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At Orthoquest, our mission is to provide high quality products and services in a friendly and fun environment to help you Move Well, Be Well. But our philosophy extends far beyond the four walls of our store front, it is a way of life we live and breath every day, and it is a message we promote throughout our community.
This package includes a halfmoon yoga bolster, strap and halfmoon yoga block.
Visit Orthoquest at the following LINK for more information.
To Enter:
At Orthoquest, our mission is to provide high quality products and services in a friendly and fun environment to help you Move Well, Be Well. But our philosophy extends far beyond the four walls of our store front, it is a way of life we live and breath every day, and it is a message we promote throughout our community.
This package includes a massage roller.
Visit Orthoquest at the following LINK for more information.
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At Orthoquest, our mission is to provide high quality products and services in a friendly and fun environment to help you Move Well, Be Well. But our philosophy extends far beyond the four walls of our store front, it is a way of life we live and breath every day, and it is a message we promote throughout our community.
This package includes a $50 Gift Card.
Visit Orthoquest at the following LINK for more information.
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The Move Well Subscription was created by Kelowna Kinesiology in order to keep our clients active while in the comfort of their home or office. This concept makes movement accessible for so many people. The mission of Kelowna Kinesiology by Orthoquest is to encourage intelligent movement in an effort to improve overall health and wellness. Which is where our tag line Move Well, Be Well was born.
Visit Orthoquest at the following LINK for more information.
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At Orthoquest, our mission is to provide high quality products and services in a friendly and fun environment to help you Move Well, Be Well. But our philosophy extends far beyond the four walls of our store front, it is a way of life we live and breath every day, and it is a message we promote throughout our community.
Visit Orthoquest at the following LINK for more information.
To Enter:
Rest and Restore Package: Our Kinesiologists will work with you to help you move better and concentrate on areas such promoting tissue elasticity, increasing your range of motion, and overall health by using techniques like Active Isolated Stretching, Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial Release, compression therapy, laser therapy and/or Electrical Muscle Stimulation. Whether you are an endurance athlete or a weekend warrior who struggles with flexibility and chronic muscle soreness, a Kinesiologist can help you move better and recover quicker!
Visit Orthoquest at the following LINK for more information.
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Built on a strong foundation of love, community + heart, we always have YOU in mind through every decision that is made in our yoga space. OUR goal is to create a space that feels like home to everyone, a place you can come and completely exhale your day and find reprieve in our safe space.Our Yoga Space is a hot yoga studio in the heart of downtown Kelowna, offering lightly heated daily yoga classes for you to enjoy. Our classes range from Power Vinyasa to Gentle Yoga practices. It is our mission to uphold a standard of respect, comfort and inclusivity within our walls. We continue to welcome all of you with open arms, creating a wholehearted, inclusive yoga studio in the Okanagan.
Package includes a 1 month unlimited pass.
Visit Our Yoga Space following the LINK for more information
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Big White Ski Resort is known worldwide for its ideal climate that provides the sought after light and dry champagne powder. Big White is spread across 3052 ha/7355 acres and offers 119 designated runs and 16 lifts which is British Columbia 2nd largest uphill lift capacity allowing you to spend more time on the slopes. With a daily action packed program filled with family friendly activities and events, and the largest totally ski-in, ski-out resort village in Canada, it’s no wonder that Big White has proudly collected international accolades for being one of the world’s top family friendly ski destinations.
For more information on Big White visit the following LINK.
To Enter:
Bike Big White – Lift access will run from the Bullet Express at a distance of 5,807 ft. The trail system will be top-to-bottom lift access for all riders of all levels.
Mountain Biking opens June 30th, 2022.
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Serving the Central Okanagan (Westbank to Winfield) with farm-fresh, certified organic produce!
For more information on Urban Harvest visit the following LINK.
GoByBike Week Central Okanagan is a partnership of the City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, District of Peachland, District of Lake Country, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan – as well as the Province of British Columbia and GoByBike BC.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Urban Systems and Elevation Outdoors on this amazing opportunity to get residents active, encourage them to explore their communities, and win some great prizes!
