Go By Bike Week
Biking to work, school or the shop? Log your rides and win prizes!
Go by Bike Week is a celebration to encourage everyone in Metro Vancouver to try cycling as a form of transportation!
Event Details
Across Metro Vancouver
How to Take Part!
1. Register for FREE!
2. Go for a bike ride during the event
3. Log your ride each day for a chance to win prizes!
Find an Event Near You!
Visit a Celebration Stations across Metro Vancouver where you can stop by for:
- Free bike maintenance
- Free maps and other resources
- Snacks and hot drinks
- Cycling tips and local route information
Join the HUB Cycling Bike Club on Strava and find out about group rides taking place across Metro Van.
FAQ
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). You can participate individually or in a team with friends, family, neighbours, or work buddies.
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 camaraderie
- There are tons of great prizes to win
- The data we collect from the event helps to make cycling better in Metro Vancouver
Check out The Commuter Bike Shopperโs Checklist - For tips and tricks on transitioning into commuter cycling
What kind of trips can I log?
All cycling trips and all bikes (yes, that includes e-bikes and pedal-assist) count:
- 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!
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. Learn how to set up your team on the trip tracking tool
2. My team has participated in Go by Bike Week before, do I need to register my team again for this year's 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.
3. What do I do as a team leader?
You rally your teammates, neighbours or family and friends to go out and ride as much as possible. Remember, the more trips you log, the more prizes you are eligible to win. We even have prizes for the best performing teams!
Check out our Team Leader Guide for tips for success from other team leaders in Metro Vancouver.
High Schools Students
Along with being eligible to win Go by Bike Week prizes, a separate set of prizes is also awarded to top-performing high school students. Participants are only eligible to win one prize from the high school prize category
Contact us
If you have problems with the LogMyRide Tracking tool, including setting up your team or changing the team leader, please contact support@gobybikebc.ca
For all questions related to GoByBike Week activities in Metro Vancouver please email gobybike@hubcycling.ca
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
