Go by Bike Week

Intro to E-biking 

Participants will learn about the pros and cons of e-bikes, as well as types, classes, cost, and performance to help you choose the right one for yourself. It will also cover tips for caring for and maintaining your e-bike, along with relevant by-laws and regulations to help give you more confidence in navigating your ride.

Join us  Wed, Sept 25, 12:00- 1:00 PM- Register Now!

Fall and Winter Cycling

This webinar covers everything you need to know about cycling in Metro Vancouver's fall and winter riding conditions. Key topics include outfitting your bike and yourself for fall and winter riding, advanced cycling safety, cold-weather care for your bike, and route planning considerations.

Join us Thur, Oct 3, 12:00-1:00 PM - Register Now!

StreetWise Cycling Online course - Helping adult beginner riders gain the knowledge and skills needed to start their cycling journeys with confidence 

• Tue, Sept 24, meet at 6 PM: Tuesday Evening Ride hosted by Gravel Buddies
• Wed, Sept 25, 1-3 PM: Community Ride hosted by Cycling Without Age (registration required)
• Thu, Sep 26, meet at 6 PM: Chill Ride to Slidey Slides hosted by Chill Rides
• Sat, Sept 28, meet at 11 AM: Queensborough Group Ride Richmond LC (registration required)
• Sun, Sept 29, 10-12 PM: Family Cargo Bike Ride Cycling Without Age (registration required)
• Sat, Oct 5, 1-4 PM: Adaptive Cycling Group Ride SCI-BC (more information here)

Join the HUB Cycling Bike Club on Strava and find out about more group rides taking place across Metro Van. 

Try Vancouver Biennale’s FREE self-guided cycling tours and discover public art in hidden spots! https://www.vbbike.ca/biking-walking-tours

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at our Celebration Stations. Sign up here.

We are looking for fantastic bike mechanics to perform basic bike maintenance (15 min max for each bike) for our Celebration Stations. All mechanics will receive a $75 stipend for each 2-hour shift. Register here to join us as a Bike Mechanic!

1. To sign up, a school champion member from each high school will act as a team leader, setting up the high school as a ‘team’ by registering the school.
2. After creating a team, your team leader is able to invite fellow students and teachers to join your team. -

GENERAL

1. What is Go by Bike Week?

Go by Bike Week is a celebration of cycling, encouraging everyone in Metro Vancouver to give cycling a try and motivate those who already do. The event happens twice a year, once in the Spring (May/June) and once in the Fall (September/October).

2. Why should I participate?

There are so many reasons to participate and go by bike! 

• It's fun
• It's great for your health and keeps you active
• It helps save you money
• It helps reduce air pollution and congestion
• It's great for workplace comradery
• There are tons of great prizes to win
• The data we collect from the event helps to make cycling better in Metro Vancouver

3. Riding solo or in a team?

You can participate individually or in a team with friends, family, neighbours, or work buddies.

4. What kind of trips can I log?

All cycling trips and all bikes (yes, that includes e-bikes and pedal assist) count! Including: 

• Commuting to work
• Taking your bike onto transit
• Going on a ride with friends
• Riding your bike to school
• Biking to shop or the gym
• Bike courier trips 
• Visiting a Celebration Station 
• And more!

Check out The Commuter Bike Shopper’s Checklist - For tips and tricks on transitioning into commuter cycling 

Route planning - Plan your route using our free Metro Vancouver cycling maps at bikehub.ca/maps

TEAM LEADERS

1. How do I become a Team Leader and register a new team?

Once you register and enter your information, choose to register as a Team Leader and create a new team.

2. My team has participated in Go by Bike Week before, do I need to register my team again for this years event? 

If you are already registered on the site, you must log a trip after our official launch date to register your team for the next edition of Go by Bike Week.

HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS

1. Do high schools register through Go by Bike Week? How?

Yes, high schools are encouraged to register through Go by Bike Week and track their trips using our online tracking tool instead of through Bike to School Week. To sign up, a member from the high school will act as your team leader, setting up the high school as a ‘team’ by registering the school at bikehub.ca/registration. After creating a team, your team leader is able to invite fellow students and teachers to join your team. Click here for a video demonstration.