Winter Go By Bike Week

Winter Go By Bike Week 2025

(February 8 – 14)

This tri-annual FREE event (formerly Bike to Work Week) encourages anyone in the Capital Region to give cycling a try for one week.

 

Why Register?

Cycling is proven to improve happiness, productivity, and mental and physical health! With gas prices on the rise, there is no better time to leave the car at home. Not to mention, it’s super fun!

Got a question about winter riding, safely navigating cycling infrastructure or route planning? Check out our resources below.

Capital Bike is here to help you ride!

Additionally, Go By Bike Week is a vital advocacy tool for us. These numbers help us work with local leaders to improve cycling in the Capital Region.

How To Participate

1)Register

2) Go for a bike ride

3) Log a ride on GoByBikeBC.ca!

To get the most out of Go By Bike Week, start a team and ride with friends, have a little friendly competition, visit our Celebration Station, challenge yourself to ride more than you might normally ride, and leave the car at home!

We challenge YOU to ride for the whole week, rain or shine!

Winter Celebration Station

Feb 11th, 7-9 AM

City of Victoria Bicycle Valet, Pandora @ Broughton

Join us for treats, Starbucks coffee, free bike maintenance and a chance to win a prize pack worth $150!


Resources

Winter Cycling Resources from Go By Bike BC
Learn how to prepare yourself for cold weather riding!

Fall/Winter Riding in Victoria | Webinar
This webinar covers the basics of how to cycle year-round in Victoria, BC. Capital Bike’s Executive Director, Adam, talks about proper clothing, tires, reflectors and lighting, equipment, maintenance, route planning, and other things to watch out for!

Don’t Trust Google Maps: Navigating by Bike | Webinar

This webinar, hosted by board member Ed, discusses what to look out for, avoid, and best practices for route planning in Greater Victoria. Do you have a specific route planning question? Email Ed! (edward.pullman@capitalbike.ca)

How to be the BEST Team Leader | Blog
Check out this blog post about how you can best inspire and assist those around you!


Still have a question about winter riding, safely navigating cycling infrastructure or route planning? Contact us via email or call our office! Capital Bike is here to help you ride!

Q: What is Go By Bike Week?

Go By Bike Week is an tri-annual celebration of cycling, encouraging everyone in the region to give cycling a try.

Q: Why Should I Participate?

Cycling is proven to improve happiness and productivity, as well as both mental and physical health! With gas prices on the rise, there is no better time to leave the car at home. Not to mention, it’s super fun!

Got a question about winter riding, safely navigating cycling infrastructure or route planning? Contact us via email or call our office! Capital Bike is here to help you ride!

Additionally, Go By Bike Week is a strong advocacy tool for us. These numbers help us work with local leaders to improve cycling in Greater Victoria.

Q: How Do I Register?

Register on GoByBikeBC.ca!

Q: How Do I Win Prizes?

  1. Register for Go By Bike Week at GoByBikeBC.ca
  2. Go for a bike ride!
  3. Log at least one ride through GoByBikeBC.ca from February 5-11, 2024.

Q: Where Can I Find Out About This Year’s Prizes?

This Winter, we’re offering over $11,000 in prizes!

Find out about Local Prizes here:

https://capitalbike.ca/gobybikeweek/prizes/

Find out about Provincial Prizes here:

Provincial Prizes

Q: Solo or Teams?

Go By Bike Week is all about inspiring people to ride. You can participate individually but the real fun is by organizing a team – friends, family, work buddies! Organize group rides, escort your friends, or devise a friendly competition!

Learn more about being a Team Leader HERE.

Q: Where Can I Find Celebration Station Map & Schedule?

This Winter, we are hosting ONE super awesome Station!

Feb 8th, 7-9 AM @ Victoria City Hall – beside the Bike Valet!

    • FREE Coffee & Tim Bits from Tim Hortons

    • FREE Hornby Organics Bars

    • City of Victoria with Freebies and Bike Network Info
    • Oak Bay Bikes Mechanics

    • One-Time Prize Draw

    • Bike Valet opening early at 7 AM

    • & MORE!

Any wheeled gas-free vehicles are welcome (bikes, scooters, one-wheels, skateboards, etc.)!

Q: What is Capital Bike?

Capital Bike is a non-profit organization committed to getting more people biking more places, more often. Capital Bike organizes Go By Bike Week in the Capital Region.

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