Upcoming Events
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:
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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:
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
GoByBike—Wrap Up Event & Charity Ride
Wrap up your Spring GoByBike with a charity bike ride for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation with live music in partnership with the Mid-Island Community Band.
Get your bike registered with 529 Garage at the event!
Spring GoByBike
The dates are set for the Spring GoByBike!
Register yourself or your team at www.gobybikebc.ca/nanaimo/ to have your chance to win some awesome bike related prizes!