Nanaimo

Fall GoByBike Weeks may have ended, but we have been busy entering rider data, finalizing participation, and the best part ~ drawing prizes!! Congratulations to all the British Columbians that united by cycling during this Fall GoByBike Weeks, and for sharing all your wonderful stories, photos, and social media tags throughout... [Read More...]

Get Your Tickets here! Bicycle Film Festival is returning to Nanaimo at Malaspina Theatre (VIU). Hosted by Hub City Cycles Community Coop along with the City of Nanaimo as part of Fall Go By Bike Week. This year, BFF Nanaimo presents an international short film program with award-winning and emerging new... [Read More...]

If you haven’t logged all your rides, you have until midnight Sunday, November 5th, to record all your bike rides in your LogMyRide account. Please log ALL your bike rides! Any ride counts: to/from work or school; getting groceries or running errands; to meet friends; to get some fresh air; trail rides; pump track laps;... [Read More...]

Regular cycle commuting makes you happier, healthier and wealthier. But convincing colleagues to give it a try is hard. Here are 10 tips to to increase your work place teams and enjoy the commute! Let’s get started Cycling has predictable journey times, doesn’t get stuck in traffic and is fun. It... [Read More...]

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GoByBike BC Society is now hiring for the role of Executive Director! This is a remote, full-time position with a comprehensive benefits program.  The ideal candidate has a passion for equitable active transportation and has proven experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and fundraising. For more details about this position or... [Read More...]

Will you be one of the next three winners of a Pedego E-Bike this Fall GoByBike Weeks? If you’d like to win a Pedego E-bike, all you need to do is:  GoByBike instead of by motor vehicle during GoByBike Weeks (October 16-29, 2023) Log your bike ride here When you log your bike ride(s),... [Read More...]

Congratulations to all the British Columbians that hit the pavement or trail during this Spring GoByBike Week!! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful stories, photos, and social media tags throughout the month. Without further adieu, here are the final participation numbers: This past spring GoByBike Week motivated 41,037 British Columbians,... [Read More...]

Pedego Electric Bike’s Avenue Sleek Commuter E-Bike with a 48V 10Ah battery– Carmen McKaig, Tofino– Becky Stamile, Vernon and North Okanagan Axiom Cycling Gear– Waterproof Monsoon 32+ Panniers – Sharon Chow, Quesnel – Waterproof Monsoon 32+ Panniers – Anneli Schadeli, Cranbrook– Waterproof Monsoon 32+ Panniers – Kevin Gianakos, Bella Coola– Monsoon... [Read More...]

In 2009, June was declared National Indigenous History Month in Canada. During this month, Canada celebrates and honors the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. This month is also a time for Canadians to learn about, appreciate, and acknowledge the strength and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples... [Read More...]

🌈 Pride Parade Wrap-up Party 🌈 Save the date! We’re thrilled to invite you to join us at the upcoming Pride Parade Festival, happening on June 11th at the beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park.✨ From 11 am until 6 pm, get ready to immerse yourself in a day filled with love, acceptance,... [Read More...]

Log all your rides to help show the need for more cycling infrastructure in your community! Spring GoByBike Week is here! We are thrilled to see so many first-time and regular riders join their Community Events to celebrate cycling and active transportation. Make sure you log every bike ride on LogMyRide to join our... [Read More...]

Less than 1 week left until Spring GoByBike Weeks start from May 29th – June 2nd! And the Kick-Off party is happening THIS SUNDAY! Come by Maffeo Sutton Park between 3 – 5 pm to join in on some free fun including Nanaimo Art Gallery activities, Modo carshare information, and upcoming... [Read More...]

Ride and Repair North Shore May 7th and 8th 2023  In partnership with Dialed Bike Service and Indigenous Women Outdoors  Our first Ride and Repair event was held in North Vancouver at Dialed Bike Service, a locally owned and operated bike shop located on the ancestral lands of the Squamish, Musqueam,... [Read More...]

This year’s GoByBike Week is about SHIFTING YOUR MODE and choosing to bike instead of taking motorized transport. When participating in GoByBike Week, May 29 – June 4, 2023, enter your bike rides in LogMyRide and click the “Mode Shift” box to indicate that you replaced your motorized trip with a leg-powered... [Read More...]

In early 2023, GoByBike BC welcomed Lyn Clark to the team as the Indigenous Outreach Coordinator. Lyn has been hard at work since she joined the society, and instrumental in the creation and collaboration with partner groups of the Ride & Repair Workshops. She has worked alongside the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program,... [Read More...]

🎉 The final numbers are in for #WinterGoByBikeWeeks – almost 119,000 kilometers biked! 🚴 ⁠ Thank you to all participants, volunteers, coordinators, communities and sponsors joining us for the ride this Winter! Riding with friends is always more fun!⁠ 🎉⁠ .. and #AnyRideCounts! The last couple of days were big days... [Read More...]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ride during Winter GoByBike Week, February 6-12 2023! Thank you to all supporters, sponsors, and cycling enthusiasts! If you haven’t logged all your kilometers, you have until midnight Friday, February 17, to record all your trips in your GoByBike account. Those of... [Read More...]

Interested in riding in the winter, but not sure where to start? You love riding your bike – but you are not quite sure about cycling safety or the rules of the road? You’d like to learn more about how to prepare yourself and your bike for riding in the colder... [Read More...]

International Winter Bike Day is on Friday, February 10, 2023. Let’s celebrate together and experience the joy of winter riding. Join the movement, register now and commit to ride! There are lots of prizes in the forecast. We encourage British Columbians to ride their bike as much as possible from February 6... [Read More...]

GoByBike BC Society is proud to announce the winner of BC’s 2022 Fall GoByBike Weeks grand prize Exodus Travels Cycling Adventure in Italy: Brendan Wesley, from Kelowna, BC. Brendan works for Dawson International and participated as part of the Dawson International GoByBike Week Team, “it’s such a fun and competitive way... [Read More...]

🎉 The final numbers are in for #FallGoByBikeWeeks – almost 1,000,000 kilometers biked! 🚴 ⁠ Thank you to all participants, volunteers, coordinators, communities and sponsors joining us for the ride this fall! Riding with friends is always more fun!⁠ 🎉⁠ .. and #AnyRideCounts! The last couple of days were big days... [Read More...]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ride during Fall GoByBike Weeks, October 3-16, 2022! Thank you to all supporters, coordinators, sponsors, and volunteers! If you haven’t logged all your kilometers, you have until midnight Sunday, October 23, to record all your trips in your GoByBike account. Those of... [Read More...]

Wondering what it’s all about?⁠ Together with communities all over B.C. GoByBike BC Society wants to encourage more people to #gobybike with events like these. Riding to and from work, getting groceries, dropping the kids off at school, recreational rides hitting the trails or exploring the region – or just getting... [Read More...]

THE FOLLOWING WEBINARS ARE PART OF FALL GOBYBIKE WEEKS . ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE FOR FREE AND DISCOVER HOW TO RIDE SAFELY, COMFORTABLY, AND ENJOYABLY THIS FALL. “Navigating by Bike“, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 @12pm, hosted by Capital Bike Whether you’re a novice or a long-time commuter, one of the most... [Read More...]

Here’s how it works: Register for Fall GoByBike Weeks and complete the FREE StreetWise Cycling Online Course, and log at least 1 bike ride (this can be a practice ride leading up to Fall GoByBike Weeks). Then email a screenshot of your StreetWise completion certificate (or attach it) to safety@gobybikebc.ca. We... [Read More...]

Ride through Italy, from Pisa to Florence with National Geographic award winner Exodus Travels. As a thank you for going by bike, together with Exodus Travels, we are giving away a self-guided dream Cycling in Tuscany adventure for 2! Go beyond the guidebook as you spend magical days cycling from the... [Read More...]

We hope everybody is enjoying the summer and riding their bikes lots! 😎 After a successful Spring GoByBike Week with almost 40,000 riders we are looking forward to #gobybike with you during the upcoming Fall GoByBike Weeks. Mark you calendars: Fall GoByBike Weeks are OCTOBER 3 – 16, 2022. Register now,... [Read More...]

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...]

Spring GoByBike week is finally here and we have a lot of things planned for you. Take a look at our story board, here: GoByBike Spring 2022 (arcgis.com) or click on the featured image to see all the events. The first big event is the Kick-off party Sunday May 29 from... [Read More...]

Hello Riders! In addition to the Exodus Travels cycling adventure prize presented by GoByBike BC, we have some INCREDIBLE local prizes for Spring GoByBike Week! We want to start the give-aways off with the chance to win a child’s helmet donated by Apex Bikes OR an adult helmet donated by Rock... [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...]

The City of Nanaimo GoByBike team is looking for committed individuals who are passionate about the environment, share a love for cycling, and whom wish to promote the use of bicycles as a regular means of transportation to join our GOBYBIKE PLANNING TEAM. There are many roles available: – Committee Member... [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...]

The #CityofNanaimo is running a local contest for even more chances to win bike swag during #WinterGoByBikeWeek! All you have to do is send us a photo of your winter ride by emailing gobybike@nanaimo.ca or, you can tag the City of Nanaimo Local Government on facebook or instagram by the end... [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...]

Check out this new video on how to use the Front Street Cycle Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOS2g0NJJ-s [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...]

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow, please consider riding your bike to this event taking place on September 30, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maffeo Sutton/ Swy-a-Lana Park in Nanaimo. More information on the event can be found here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/382749036690048 [Read More...]

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Nanaimo Cycling Map App – your “one stop shop” for getting around Nanaimo on a bike! Here you will find the 2021 Places, but you can continue using the app after GoByBike to help plan your cycling trips around Nanaimo. (You’ll want... [Read More...]

The Pedal to Places Challenge is a self-guided, touch-free scavenger hunt that gets people out on their bikes and exploring awesome places in our city during GoByBike (Sept 27—Oct 10, 2021). On the morning of the first day of GoByBike, a map of Places in Nanaimo will be released. Riders are... [Read More...]

Where do you go on a typical day? How do you get there? What do you bring with you? September 27-Oct 10, we are challenging you to GoByBike and show us what you can pack around! Groceries, work supplies, recyclables, kids—if you’re packing it with your bike, we want to see... [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...]

Hey Nanaimo GoByBikers! The countdown is ON for Fall GoByBike and we have a few announcements to share: The Pedal to Places Challenge is back (and a little more high tech this time around) The Places will be announced the morning of September 27th, so stay tuned! New challenge alert: This... [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...]

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...]

Congrats to Kimberley, Agnes, Judy, Brinley and Mackenzie! Our winners have been contacted and will be receiving their bike shop gift cards soon 🙂 [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...]

Ever wanted to try out an e-bike? Check out the demos happening this week, hosted by City of Nanaimo Parks and Recreation and our awesome local Ebike retailers! [Read More...]

Do you know of a hidden gem in Nanaimo that you want to show off? Is there a particular business that you love? What’s your very favourite cycling destination in Nanaimo? During GoByBike week, we wanna see what you’ve got! And yes, there are prizes to be won. We will be... [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...]

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...]

Hello again Nanaimo cyclists, It’s the moment we have all been waiting for – Prize announcement time!! Everyone who registered for GoByBike was entered into a draw for some awesome prizes donated by generous local supporters. Here’s the list of winners: Prize Winner Generously donated by Where to pick up* U... [Read More...]

Hello everyone, The numbers are in and it’s safe to say Nanaimo cyclists really rocked out last week! We had 380 people registered, and logged 26,444 kilometres – an average of 70 kilometres per person. That is pretty impressive! We also had excellent participation in the Pedal to Places Challenge –... [Read More...]

Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had fun cycling this past week! So far Nanaimo cyclists have logged 22,295 kilometres, burned 668,850 calories and prevented 4,834 kgs of greenhouse gas emissions. Please give yourself a big pat on the back! Just a reminder to log your kms to make sure you are... [Read More...]

Worried about your bike being stolen? Check out 529 Garage! The Nanaimo RCMP in partnership with the City of Nanaimo hosts the local 529 Garage database which is also connected to a global platform. 529 Garage helps to prevent bike theft by registering bikes on the local database, providing shields as... [Read More...]

Good morning and happy GoByBike week 🙂 The Pedal to Places Challenge has officially launched! You have from now until October 4 to pedal to as many Places as you can, and collect the code words at each. You just need to check out: The Places map The Places list How... [Read More...]

GoByBike is just around the corner, and it looks like we are going to have some nice weather for the occasion! Thank you to everyone who has signed up. It’s not too late to register, so please spread the word. The more the merrier, as this is a physical distancing friendly... [Read More...]

Do you have a favourite place in Nanaimo that you’d love to share?Are you part of a business that welcomes customers on bikes?It’s not too late to enter a special place or business in the Pedal to Places Challenge! What is the Pedal to Places Challenge? It’s a self-guided, touch-free scavenger... [Read More...]

Have you heard of REIMAGINE NANAIMO yet? The City of Nanaimo is asking residents “what do you want Nanaimo to be like in 20 years?” REIMAGINE NANAIMO is looking at a wide range of topics that affect Nanaimo, but this week, the focus is “How we Move”. The question at hand... [Read More...]

Hello Nanaimo Cyclists! It’s almost that time of year again – Fall GoByBike Week, which runs from September 28-October 4th. As the Spring GoByBike event was cancelled this year, we have even more reason to look forward to getting into the saddle this fall! *Registration is now open* GoByBike week will... [Read More...]