Honouring our Children on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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...]
The Places Map/ Nanaimo Cycling Map App
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 Back!
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...]
Introducing…The Pack n Pedal Challenge!
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...]
Are you ready, Nanaimo?!
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...]
Congratulations to the Spring GoByBike Challenge winners!
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...]
E-Bike Demos!
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...]
Spring GoByBike Challenge!
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...]
Prize Announcements!
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...]
GoByBike and Pedal to Places Wrap Up
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...]