GoByBike Nelson and Kootenay Mtn. Biking Partner for Safety!

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!

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Pre-register for our Free After School and Saturday Workshops: open to participating GoByBikeNelson registrants.

Workshop space is limited, sign up now to secure your spot, families are encouraged!

Workshops will run every 30 minutes and will include the basics of riding the road, coping with hazards and bike maintenance.

Sept 30, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Oct 3, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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Date and Time: September 30th (Wednesday) after school 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

  • Group 1, youth ages 5- 8, 4:00 – 4:30 (maximum capacity 10) 30 Minutes
  • Group 2, youth ages 9 – 12; 4:30 – 5:00 (maximum capacity 10) 30 Minutes
  • Group 3, youth and adult, 13 and up 5:00 – 5:30 pm (maximum capacity 10) 30 Minutes
    • Length of session may change, dependent on registration numbers (30 min minimum)

Date and Time: Oct 3 (Saturday) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

  • Group 1, youth ages 5- 8, 11:00 – 11:30 am (maximum capacity 10) 30 Minutes
  • Group 2, youth ages 9 – 12; 11:30 – 12:00 pm (maximum capacity 10) 30 Minutes
  • Group 3, youth and adult, 13 and up 12:00 – 12:30 pm (maximum capacity 10) 30 Minutes
    • Length of session may change, dependent on registration numbers (30 min minimum)

Location: Historic CP Rail Station, 91 Baker Street, Nelson,

What to Bring: Bike, helmet, dress for weather, water bottle, money for a snack at RailTown Coffee House

Who can register: Families, youth and adults

Support our wonderful sponsors!

COVID-19 & GoByBike: our priority is for the enjoyment, health and safety of anyone participating in GoByBike (Sept. 28 – Oct. 4). Please follow the COVID-19 Provincial Health Officer guidelines and protocols.

  1. Provincial Health officer – Gatherings and Events – Sept 8, 2020 (PDF, 226KB)
  2. BC Centre for Disease Control – http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19