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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...]

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...]

This spring, the West Kootenay Cycling Coalition is hosting Go By Bike Week. We have decided that while each community in our region should rally to ride during this week, we will be promoting the event region wide. For updates and the most recent information, visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Go-By-Bike-in-the-West-Kootenays-103143691889349 [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...]

Thank you for supporting our first GoByBike Week here in Nelson, not only did your support create smiles it helped us achieve so much more. We Rode! We Laughed! We had Fun in the Sun! 180 riders participated, 19 teams came together, legs spun for 4998 kms, the environment breathed in... [Read More...]

Please Pick Up Your Prize at the Designated Sponsors Location by Oct 15th. All prize winners will also be contacted via email for how to pick up their prize. So, make sure your address is correct in your GBBW account. Roger Yim; West Kootenay Cycling Coalition and BikeMaps.Org; Biking Accessory Gift... [Read More...]

How a community makes a difference. What a great week of riding Nelson! We exceeded our goal to bike ride 3000 km in the week and chose biking over a vehicle for 389 trips! 180 RIDERS 19 TEAMS 4998 KMS 392 TRIPS 149,940 CALORIES BURNED 1084 kgs GHGS SAVED Heavy Hitting... [Read More...]

We are turning the corner on a great week of riding Nelson, so gear up for our Weekend Madness, try all of our activities or choose a few. “Ride for Art, Lunch Break” Bike the Nelson and District Arts Council Mural tour today! Friday Night Movie, MotherLoad 7:00 pm, Q &... [Read More...]

We know nothing brings families together more than laughter! The West Kootenay Cycling Coalition, GoByBike Nelson invites you to join us in our FlapJack Photo Contest, here is how you play. First find some grilling and cooking Buddies Then, think about your bike, or maybe you on your bike Go ahead... [Read More...]

Get out your Bowlers, Bloomers and Bianchi, the Vintage ride is happening soon Oct 3 – Oct 4th. Ride at anytime but do it in STYLE! We are tipping our helmets to all things Vintage, gather your friends and teammates to dress up Vintage style then ride the route. Vintage Bikes... [Read More...]

What’s the Wiggle??? The folks down in San Francisco, California know a few things about hills…does this sound familiar Nelson? “The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle... [Read More...]

Let the riding Begin! Take off your hats and don your helmets it’s time to roll out our bikes and ride for GoByBike in Nelson. We have a great community of riders rolling out for Nelson’s inaugural GoByBike week and together with Mayor John Dooley and the Nelson City Team we... [Read More...]

Biking to Work; the best way to begin your day! Not ready for winter, take our Bike to Work Challenge and enjoy the Fall! Join your colleagues and ride!  Which challenge will you choose? Challenge 1: Bike to Work 1 day this week Challenge 2: Bike to Work 3 days this... [Read More...]

Are you working from home? Take your break and go for a bike ride! Enjoy the Fall weather and take your work break outside with our Work From Home challenge. Which challenge will you choose? Challenge 1: Bike 3 blocks from your home Challenge 2: Bike 7 blocks from your home... [Read More...]

Biking to School is is the best way to begin your day! Bike riding keeps you strong, reduces air pollution and is FUN. Join your friends and take our School Challenge!  Which challenge will you choose? Challenge 1: Ride to school 1 day this week Challenge 2: Ride to school 3... [Read More...]

GoByBike Nelson Tunes up – Enter our “GET FIT WITH JANE” Prize Giveaway!  WIN a personal coaching session with Jane, of JR Functional Health in Nelson!   Here’s what you need to do to enter our Prize Giveaway; “Get Fit With Jane” Prize Giveaway is for GoByBike Nelson registered participants only:)... [Read More...]

Free “Learn to Ride the Road” and “Bike Maintenance Plus Safe Riding for Families” Workshops #GoByBikeNelson partners with Kootenay Mountain Biking and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce to offer free “Learn to Ride the Road” and “Bike Maintenance and Safe Riding for Families” workshops; available to GoByBikeNelson participating riders!... [Read More...]

GoByBikeBC.ca/nelson: MOTHERLOAD Movie Virtual Community Screening – Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2020 About info: Check out this inspiring and award-winning documentary that uses the cargo bike as a vehicle for exploring parenthood in this digital age of climate change! Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008.... [Read More...]

Announcement for Go By Bike Week Registration [Read More...]