Upcoming Events
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.
Fall GoByBike 2026
The fall season 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.
Track your rides and you may win some cool prizes!
Learn more about our initiative with GoByBike.
More information to come.
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.
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.
2025 Bicycle Film Festival
Join us at the Malaspina Theatre for a celebration of all things cycling for the International Bicycle Film Festival! Get ready for a evening filled with exciting films, inspiring stories, and community vibes. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just enjoy a leisurely ride, this event is for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow bike enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the world of cycling culture. Grab your tickets now and pedal on over to the festival!
529 Registration Date
Want to drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike? Register your bike through Project 529! Just swing by the Nanaimo RCMP detachment parking lot from 10AM to 2PM on any of the first Saturdays of the month July through October.
GoByBike Fall 2025
The Fall GoByBike Week returns and Nanaimo is gearing up for a week packed with bike-powered fun, community celebration, and exciting challenges!
529 Registration at CRCA Heritage Day
Want to drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike? Register your bike through Project 529! Just swing by the Nanaimo RCMP detachment parking lot from 10AM to 2PM on any of the first Saturdays of the month July through October.
Nanaimo Climate Connections 2025
Nanaimo’s inaugural community climate event, hosted by Nanaimo Climate Action Hub, which will take place at Wellington Hall in Nanaimo, Sept. 12th and 13th, 2025! This year’s theme is: Local Actions in a Global Crisis. Together, we will explore how collectively we can affect significant impact toward addressing the climate emergency.
529 Registration Date
Want to drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike? Register your bike through Project 529! Just swing by the Nanaimo RCMP detachment parking lot from 10AM to 2PM on any of the first Saturdays of the month July through October.
MLA George Anderson BBQ + 529 Registration
MLA George Anderson for Nanaimo-Lantzville will be hosting a big summer event on August 23 at McGirr Elementary. He will be hosting a free BBQ, games and fun activities in the field and then, at sundown, a movie on a big inflatable movie screen. They will also have community booths showcasing some of the great organizations in our community, like the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition.
529 Registration Date
Want to drastically improve the likelihood of recovering a stolen bike? Register your bike through Project 529! Just swing by the Nanaimo RCMP detachment parking lot from 10AM to 2PM on any of the first Saturdays of the month July through October.
Saturday Casual Pace Group Ride
Join us for a casual pace group ride from downtown Nanaimo at White Rabbit Coffee to Drip Coffee on Dufferin Crescent to north Nanaimo at Regard Coffee.
We will stop at Drip Coffee for a pickup point for those not meeting us at White Rabbit. Others can join us on the E&N Trail