Upcoming Events
GoByBike in Nanaimo to Colliery Dam to Big Bang Cider
Photo: A flight of ciders from Big Bang Cider in Nanaimo. (NACCs)
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for wrap-up of the the Fall GoByBike!
This year the event will wrap with a short 4.7 km group ride from the main parking lot of the lower Colliery Dam on Wakesiah Ave up to the Big Bang Cider on Nanaimo Lakes Rd.
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike on Gabriola at Folklife Village x North Road
Photo: Cyclists riding up from the Gabriola Ferry. An eBike helps a lot! (NACCs)
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station on Gabriola!
Swing by and say hello! Learn more about our activities in the region, and how you can get involved!
We’ll be tabling at the entrance to the Folklife Village on North Rd.
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola Island, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike in Ladysmith at 6th Ave x Frank Jameson Community Centre
Photo: We’ll be tabling somewhere near the Frank Jameson Community Centre on 6th Ave. (Town of Ladysmith)
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station in Ladysmith!
Swing by and say hello! Learn more about our activities in the region, and how you can get involved!
We’ll be tabling on 6th Ave at or nearby the Frank Jameson Community Centre.
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola Island, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike at Northfield Rd x E&N Trail
Photo: Our usual location at the E&N Trail next to the Old Island Highway and Northfield Rd. (NACCs)
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station on the legendary E&N Trail!
Swing by and say hello! Learn more about our activities in the region, and how you can get involved!
We’ll be tabling at near the entrance to the E&N Trail off Northfield Road and the Old Island Highway!
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola Island, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike at Boundary Ave x Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Photo: We’ll be tabling with a celebration station at the NRGH on Boundary Rd. (NACCs)
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station at Nanaimo’s Regional General Hospital (NRGH).
Swing by and say hello! Learn more about our activities in the region, and how you can get involved!
We’ll be tabling on Boundary Ave near an entrance!
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola Island, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike in Nanaimo at 5th Street x E&N Trail
Photo: The new E&N Trail access on 5th St. It takes you all the way to 7th St! See you there?
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station in Nanaimo’s south end!
Swing by and say hello! Learn more about our activities in the region, and how you can get involved!
We’ll be tabling at the entrance to the new E&N Trail on 5th Street!
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola Island, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike in Parksville at the Jensen Ave Greenway x Corfield Street
Photo: Jensen Greenway is part of a trail network linking Parksville and Qualicum!
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station in Parksville!
We’ll be tabling at the entrance to the Jensen Ave Greenway on Corfield St.
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike in Qualicum at Dollymont Trail x Berwick Rd
Photo: The Dollymont Trail is part of a trail network linking Qualicum and Parksville!
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for a GoByBike Celebration Station in Qualicum!
We’ll be tabling at the entrance to the Dollymont Trail on Berwich Rd near Kwalicum Secondary.
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
GoByBike in Nanaimo, and kick-off at Vancouver Island University
Photo: Evolve Bikeshare Bikes at VIU’s RBC Plaza. One of several card locked VIU bike lockup in the background. (NACCs)
Join the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition for the Fall GoByBike Kick Off! This year its at Vancouver Island University’s RBC Plaza next to the VIU Bus Exchange on Fourth Street.
Guests at this event include 529 Garage, the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS), and others.
Don’t forget to register with GoByBike to log your rides and have a chance to win provincial prizes!
Panago Pizza will be served.
Join us this fall for celebration stations in Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, Gabriola, and Ladysmith! GoByBike runs September 19th to 25th province wide!
About this event: It’s the fall GoByBike! The weather is mild, though there’s always a chance of rain, so bring a good coat, and get fenders on that bike! Ride your bike to work, to school, and to run errands and get some much needed exercise.
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
Thank you to this fall’s funders:
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
Annual General Meeting 2026
Our second Annual General Meeting is here! Join us for some cycling community as we welcome new members, hear interim reports, and set out to elect our first full board of directors.
BBQ-Potluck at Bowen Park
It’s nearly a wrap for the Spring GoByBike for 2026! Pedal on over, and join us for our BBQ-Potluck as we wrap up the week and enjoy some community.
Bring something to grill, a salad, or side dish. We’ll supply burgers (meat and veggie) and buns. Gluten free options will be available!
Also, don't forget to register your rides with GoByBike!
This year’s event is supported by the City of Nanaimo.
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
Group Ride to Regard Coffee from White Rabbit Coffee
Before our BBQ-Picnic wrap, lets go for a ride and work up an appetite! Riding from White Rabbit Coffee at 9AM, we’ll work our way up to Regard Coffee at a casual pace via the E&N Trail and Metral Drive for a sip and snack.
We’ll eventually from Regard Coffee make our way back down towards Bowen Park in time for grub at the wrap event, arriving at the park some time after noon (don’t forget to pack a side dish to contribute!)
Metral Drive Celebration Station
The final Spring GoByBike celebration station is up at Metral Drive and Mostar, at the start of this model trail! Join us on your way up or down the trail on your bike. Celebrate this fantastic path!
Front Street Celebration Station
Our second GoByBike celebration station is in the afternoon on Front Street in downtown Nanaimo across from the Port Theatre!
Shel Prince (Concerts in the Park)
Lovin’. Lookin’. Listening’. Singer-songwriter. Ukulele shredder. New-age Folk Queen. Shel Prince is a Nanaimo gem originally from Lethbridge and just so happens to be playing Mansfield Park for the City of Nanaimo’s 2026 Concerts in the Park Series.
E&N Trail Celebration Station
Join us tomorrow in the AM for our first GoByBike celebration station on the E&N trail across from Brooks Landing! Come get a delicious snack, some GoByBike swag, and say hello to our GoByBike Coordinator Rebecca, and other volunteers!
Spring GoByBike 2026
The City of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition are excited to kick off another amazing Spring GoByBike celebration filled with community rides, celebration stations, prizes, and fun events across Nanaimo!
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
Gabriola Meetup & Ride
Join us for a social spring ride on beautiful Gabriola Island! This guided tour combines cycling and community connection.
This tour will be led by Steven Earle, a representative of the Gabriola Transportation Society, who will provide local insight along the route.
At the end of the ride, we will be stopping for food!
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
NACCs Anniversary Social
It’s the one year anniversary of the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition! Meet us White Sails to celebrate and talk about the year ahead as we slowly roll forward into the spring!
Winter GoByBike 2026
The winter season GoByBike! Dress for the weather, get some lights on your bike, and get on your bike to work, to school, and to run errands!
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
529 Registration
Have you ever had a bike stolen? It’s the pits, but there’s ways to help yourself. Drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike! Register your bike through Project 529 to spread the word if its stolen.
Winter Social
Join us for a late afternoon of cycling community and good cheer, with cold or warm bevies—alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike! White Sails also has some delicious food options for anyone arriving hungry.
Book Tour: “Life After Cars”
The hosts of The War on Cars podcast celebrate their new book, Life After Cars. Presented by Strong Towns Nanaimo.