Fall GoByBike Week returns to Nanaimo with events, prizes and community spirit

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 15, 2026 10:00 AM

Summary

Fall GoByBike Week is back from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25, 2026. Interested Nanaimo residents can register for free and take part in events, win prizes, cut emissions and get active with others in the community. Whether biking to work, school, errands or just for fun, every ride helps build a healthier, more sustainable Nanaimo.

Stop by celebration stations throughout the week, hosted by generous local sponsors. Participants can plan their bike routes accordingly to stop at the stations and enter to win prizes.

Numerous biking events are planned during Fall GoByBike and everyone is welcome. Kick things off at the launch event on Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at VIU RBC plaza (by the bus exchange), with food, drinks and giveaways. Celebration stations will be located at the following locations throughout the week:

Sept. 22, 4 to 6 p.m. - Bayview/SEED, by the new trail and Fifth street
Sept. 23, 6.30 to 8:30 a.m. - NRGH, Boundary Ave
Sept. 24, 6.30 to 8:30 a.m. - Boundary Ave/Northfield Rd
Sept. 25, 6 p.m. - Group ride with critical mass, meet at Diana Krall Plaza

The wrap-up event will take place on Sept. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. Participants will meet at the main parking lot at Colliery Dam Park before heading out together for a group ride to Big Bang Cidery.

Link to Strategic Plan: GoByBike Weeks support a green and connected Nanaimo as outlined in City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined.

Key Points

GoByBike Week is a province-wide initiative that encourages people of all ages to ride instead of drive. Participation is free, just register at www.gobybikebc.ca. GoByBike BC is also offering exciting prizes, so be sure to visit their website for full details.
From friendly competition to community-driven fun, GoByBike Week keeps gaining momentum thanks to the passion of riders, volunteers, local sponsors and partners. Be part of the movement and help shape Nanaimo into a city that embraces sustainable travel one ride at a time.

Quotes

"GoByBike Week brings our community together through cycling. Every trip counts, whether it's to work, school, the store, or around the neighbourhood, so be sure to log your kilometres with GoByBikeBC. We are pleased to be partnering with the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition to deliver this event, and are grateful to all the volunteers, sponsors and participants who make this such a fun week."

Madeleine Koch

Active Transportation Project Specialist

City of Nanaimo

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