Pedal-power on display for GoByBike week

May 19, 2022 | 4:30 PM Pete McIntyre

The return of GoByBike Week in Kelowna will also mark the return of in-person celebration stations and other events.

From May 30 until June 3, the city is planning a variety of events hosted by local sponsors and partners to celebrate biking and to bring the community together.

“Whether you bike to work, as a hobby, or as a sport, every ride counts and I encourage not only Kelowna residents, but all of the Central Okanagan to register for GoByBike Week,” said Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran. “Biking is a great way to explore the community and stay active, and it’s great for the environment.”

For a full list of events including satellite stations, visit the Central Okanagan GoByBike Week page.

May 30 Kick-off event at Stuart Park from 6:30 am to 9:00 am:

Join Kelowna’s mayor and other people biking Monday morning at the opening event for the Central Okanagan GoByBike Week and enjoy refreshments and prizes.

June 1 Celebration Station at the Westbank First Nations Government Building from 6:30 am to 9:00 am:

Cycle to West Kelowna where the City will be hosting with snacks and beverages well as a photo station and the opportunity to win prizes through an obstacle course.

June 3 Celebration Station at Gyro Beach from 6:30 am to 9:00 am:

Make a pit stop here for games, snacks and beverages and take advantage of an onsite tune up

June 3 Wrap-up at Red Bird Brewing from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm:

Park your bike with the onsite bike valets and celebrate an amazing week with live music, yoga, prizes, snacks and water (additional food and beverage available for purchase.)

So far, 17 schools in School District 23 have signed up to get their students involved by encouraging biking to and from school to win prizes and get active.

Registration is still open for the week-long event and residents can log their trips here for a chance to win prizes, including a grand prize trip for two to the Netherlands.

GoByBike Week Central Okanagan is a partnership of the City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, District of Peachland, District of Lake Country, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan – as well as the Province of British Columbia and GoByBike BC.