Penticton

Winter GoByBike Week: February 6 - 12, 2023

  • Riders 20
  • Teams 8
  • New Riders 8
  • Kms Biked 0
  • Total Trips 0
  • Kgs of GHGs Saved 0

Penticton Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments, or if you are interested in sponsoring the event or donating a prize, please contact:

Katie Weitz
GoByBike Week Penticton Coordinator
Gobybike@bikepenticton.com

GoByBikeBC Society Contact Information

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

About

Penticton & Area Cycling Association (PACA) The Penticton and Area Cycling Association was formed in 2008 with a goal of providing the south-central Okanagan with a voice for cyclists. We have evolved to become the prominent force in both on …

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Prizes & Coupons

Fall GoByBike Week Prizes: Win BIG this year with lots of cash give aways and prizes. Ride for transportation or ride for pleasure, it ALL COUNTS. Register to qualify!

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Prizes & Coupons

GoByBike Provincial Prizes

Enter to WIN a GoByBike BC Society Provincial Prize!

To enter:
1. Register for Winter GoByBike Week.
2. Log your bike rides between February 6-12, 2023. If you are on STRAVA you can connect your Strava to your GoByBike account - see our FAQs.

Tickets for the Virtual Bicycle Film Festival Worldwide

We have 3 tickets for the Virtual Bicycle Film Festival Worldwide.

In celebration of #InternationalWinterBikeToWorkDay on Friday, February 10, one of the three tickets will be going to a workplace team packaged up with GoByBike BC front lights, seat covers and neck warmers for the entire team.

Get your workplace involved and register a workplace team! International Winter Bike to Work Day has seen participation from countries such as the United States, Sweden, Finland, Croatia, Germany, and Poland among many others. Let’s put British Columbia on the map!

HOW IT WORKS:
– Rally your team or get an old team back together.
– Register for Winter GoByBike Week or log back into an existing account.
– Log your rides on Friday, Feb 10 – International Winter Bike To Work Day, and make sure your team mates log their rides, too!

You can find more information how to create a team, join a team, or invite others to join your team HERE.

Online Film Pass for the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF)

In celebration of #InternationalWinterBikeToWorkDay on Friday, February 10, one online film pass for the VIMFF will be going to a workplace team packaged up with GoByBike BC front lights, seat covers and neck warmers for the entire team.

Get your workplace involved and register a workplace team! International Winter Bike to Work Day has seen participation from countries such as the United States, Sweden, Finland, Croatia, Germany, and Poland among many others. Let’s put British Columbia on the map!

HOW IT WORKS:
– Rally your team or get an old team back together.
– Register for Winter GoByBike Week or log back into an existing account.
– Log your rides on Friday, Feb 10 – International Winter Bike To Work Day, and make sure your team mates log their rides, too!

You can find more information how to create a team, join a team, or invite others to join your team HERE.

"Let's Go Biking" eBook of Your Choice

We are excited that @letsgobikingnow donated one of each eBook of their cycling guide series: Vancouver & Around, Okanagan & Beyound, and (fresh off the press!) Vancouver Island. ⁠

To be entered into the draw and in addition to riding your bike during Winter GoByBike Week and logging your trips, 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!⁠

Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair

Register for Winter GoByBike Week, log your rides February 6-12, and automatically enter into the draw for the Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair.

The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair is up-to-date with the latest information, procedures, and techniques, covering everything from minor adjustments to complete overhauls. It features clear, step-by-step instructions, high-quality photos and useful charts and graphs to thoroughly explain and demonstrate hundreds of repairs. This is the ultimate reference guide for nearly every level mechanic and every bike.

Set of Pogies for Yourself and Your Riding Buddy

💥 #WinterGoByBikeWeek Social Media Contest Alert on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM. Keep an eye out for this post and make sure to read the rules carefully for a chance to win one adult pair of bar mittens from Wolf Tooth together with a pair of kids pogies from Kids Ride Shotgun donated by HLC.

Ortlieb Velocity Backpack

💥 #WinterGoByBikeWeek Social Media Contest Alert on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM. Keep an eye out for this post and make sure to read the rules carefully for a chance to win the ORTLIEB Velocity backpack sponsored by NRG Enterprises/Lanctot.

GoByBike BC LED Rechargeable Front Bike Light

GoByBike BC Seat Cover

GoByBike neck warmer

A Chance To Win One Of The Following Gift Cards

  • Log your rides between February 6-12 to be entered into the draw for gift cards to your favourite bike shop or the following VISA gift cards. Make sure to log EVERY bike ride to be entered into ALL PRIZE DRAWS!
    • log 1 ride to enter the draw for a $25 Visa Gift Card
    • log 2 rides to enter the draw for a $50 Visa Gift Card
    • log 3+ rides to enter the draw for a $100 Gift Card

Penticton Prizes

Fall GoByBike Week Prizes: Win BIG this year with lots of cash give aways and prizes. Ride for transportation or ride for pleasure, it ALL COUNTS. Register to qualify!

Nature's Fare Markets

$75 Gift Card to Nature’s Fare Markets x 2

Sponsored by Nature’s Fare Markets

Penticton E-Kruise

2 x All day bike rental for 2 (includes helmet, locks and bags)

Sponsored by Penticton E-Kruise 

City of Penticton

2 prize packages that include $50 Downtown Dollars, IRONMAN backpack, Water bottle, and Bike lights to attach to your bike

Sponsored by City of Penticton

PURE Gym + Studio

One month PURE membership

Sponsored by PURE Gym + Studio

Total Restoration

Local Live Love Gift Basket valued at $150

Sponsored by Total Restoration

oGo Float

Float therapy vouchers

Sponsored by oGo Float

Hoodoo Adventure Company Ltd.

Individual shuttles to Glenfir

Hoodoo Swag packages

Sponsored by Hoodoo Adventure Company

Three Sisters Winery

1 bottle Pretty Women sparkling wine & 2 complimentary wine tastings

Sponsored by Three Sisters Winery

Penticton Vee

The Penticton Vees are pleased to provide a donation of string bags, foam fingers, pucks, child’s hats, toques, Pennetts, water bottles, and stickers.

Prizes will be drawn throughout the week.

Sponsored by the Penticton Vees

About

Penticton & Area Cycling Association (PACA)

The Penticton and Area Cycling Association was formed in 2008 with a goal of providing the south-central Okanagan with a voice for cyclists. We have evolved to become the prominent force in both on and off-road trail design, maintenance and planning. We are a not-for-profit organization run by a dedicated group of volunteers to provide members a supportive and social network for cycling.

We work with city, provincial government and NGOs in securing access to rural and urban landscapes, allowing residents and tourists alike to better enjoy time spend on their bikes. We are also involved in numerous charity fundraisers, ecological restoration and cycling liaison projects.

Go to our website to learn more about us www.bikepenticton.com
Or send us an email to paca.penticton@gmail.com

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