Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition

03/22/2026

New headlight technology in vehicles can help drivers see better but they can cause problems for other road users. We want to hear about your experiences, opinions, and behaviours while travelling at night.

03/20/2026

Spring Break is here… and so is your next excuse to ride 🚲

Across BC, the forecast might be giving us a little bit of everything — rain, wind, maybe even snow in some communities… but that’s not stopping us.

We’re rolling out the Spring Break Community Bike Challenge
📅 March 22–28

This isn’t about long rides or perfect weather.
It’s about getting out, even just a little, each day.

🚲 Ride to the library
🏊 Stop by the community centre
🍪 Grab a treat from a local spot
🌳 Visit a park or trail
🎬 Plan a movie night ride

7 days. 7 simple rides. All doable — no matter the forecast.

Whether it’s a 10-minute spin between rain showers or a bundled-up ride in cooler temps… it all counts.

👉 Follow along daily and ride your way through Spring Break
📸 Tag us and show us where you go

Let’s see how BC rides — in real spring conditions 🌦️

03/20/2026

In a world where speed often reigns supreme, there's a quiet revolution happening on the streets worldwide: the rise of slow biking

03/20/2026

"For many city residents, especially younger generations, ditching a car isn’t just about saving money — it’s about lifestyle. Anecdotes from Canadians highlight how the flexibility of public transit, cycling, and occasional car rentals or rideshares can replace the need for year‑round ownership, especially when combined with a dense urban environment that supports active travel."

A newly released national survey on car ownership shows the differences in how Canadians access mobility.

03/10/2026

Taking your bike on a BC Ferry?

Are you travelling on BC Ferries with your bike this Spring? 🚢🚲

BC Ferries made some updates to their 'travelling with bicycles' page to help improve the user experience.

Check it out 👇🏽
https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/cyclists

02/22/2026

🌟RIDE LOGGING TIPS🌟

You have the next week to back log your rides from February 14th to 20th! Here are some tips one how to back log. You have until February 27th!

1️⃣ Backlog Bike Rides:

👉Click “Log My Ride.”
👉Change the date to backlog the ride. Click the calendar icon beside the date, and use the calendar to find the date you want to log the ride for.
👉Enter the nature of the bike ride, for example “for fun.” or “to the bank.” or “to school,” etc…
👉Enter the kilometers biked.

2️⃣ Backlog Rides for Your Teammates:

👉In the Team section, click “Log Team KM.”
👉Change the “Week Range” to backlog kilometers from past weeks.
👉Click on the cell that you want to enter kilometers for, in the “Add Ride” cell, enter the kilometers biked, then click the “+” next to the kilometers entered.
👉Click close.

01/08/2026

The image circulating on Reddit was depressingly familiar: a vehicle blocking a bike lane, forcing cyclists (and even cars) to merge into traffic.

01/08/2026

The 2025 Happy City Index is in and the world's happiest cities are also some of the best places to ride a bike.

01/08/2026

The City of Nanaimo is sharing the results on the final phase of the Woodgrove Area Plan, the roadmap towards creating a complete community and is inviting the community to provide feedback.

The Woodgrove Area Plan project is focused on transforming the Woodgrove Urban Centre into a vibrant place to live, work and play. The final phase of the project includes identifying a roadmap towards achieving a complete community through policies, actions and monitoring framework.

We want to hear your feedback on this roadmap! The survey opens January 12, 2026, and closes January 25, 2026. To learn more about the roadmap, and take the survey, visit: https://ow.ly/o1RR50XSC7l

Thank you for your participation!

Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation
Vancouver Island University
Pleasant Valley School Parent Teacher Organization
Nanaimo Museum
The Port Theatre
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
Regional District of Nanaimo
VI Regional Library Nanaimo Harbourfront
Dover Bay Secondary School

01/07/2026

Winter in BC isn’t just snow; it’s rain, ice, dark mornings, and chilly rides! But no matter the weather, we’ve got you covered. Our winter riding resources are back, packed with tips, gear advice, and safety strategies to help you stay warm, visible, and confident on every street, trail, and bike path.

Don’t let the season slow you down. Embrace every BC winter ride and keep your wheels turning! 💨

Explore the resources → https://gobybikebc.ca/resources-media/winter-riding-resources/
❄️
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01/07/2026

We’re so close to hitting our year-end goal, and we want your help! 🚲 Nominate a local business that’s truly bike-friendly for the BC Bike-Friendly Business Directory.

Why it matters:

These businesses provide great amenities for cyclists—think secure bike parking, water refills, repair tools, e-bike charging, discounts, and more. Supporting them strengthens our cycling culture, reduces congestion, and boosts local economies. Every listed business makes it easier for riders to plan better, safer, more convenient trips—whether for errands, commuting, or touring.

Here’s how to get involved:

👉Nominate a business — Fill out the online nomination form. You can do it anonymously or include your name.
or
👉Apply to be listed!
and then
👉Explore the Directory — Use the provincial map to discover cafés, shops, attractions, and services that welcome cyclists.

Nominate a business or explore the directory right now: BC Bike-Friendly Business Directory ~ gobybikebc.ca

Let’s celebrate and grow the network of businesses that roll with us. 🚴‍♀️💙

01/07/2026

🚲 Cycling Across BC in 2025

From January 1 to December 31, BC riders showed up for everyday trips, commutes, errands, and joy rides; not just during GoByBike Week, but all year long.

In 2025, riders across the province:
• Logged 790,252 rides
• Covered 11,994,563 kilometres
• Saved 2,600,413 kg of greenhouse gas emissions

That GHG reduction is roughly equivalent to taking 600 passenger vehicles off the road for an entire year.

Every ride counts. Together, these everyday choices added up to meaningful climate action, healthier communities, and a more connected BC. Thank you for pedalling, connecting, and belonging throughout the year. Where will the road lead you in 2026!?

Data reflects rides logged January 1–December 31, 2025.