Commuter survey take our 10second commuter survey to tell us how you get to campus. As mentioned above, any time you use your bike for transportation, you can log that trip. May 18, 2018 its one of our favorite days of the year. Census bureau, which just last week released a new report on the subject. On saturday, september 24th, 2016 7hpm to 10hpm once again the event will take place in british columbia, in the magnificent city of victoria on vancouver island. Signin required to learn more about our board members, click here. In 2019 bike week will run between saturday 8 june to sunday 16 june. The greater victoria bike to work society is a registered nonprofit society governed by a volunteer board of directors. A personal biking story from bike week 2015 scroll past 2015s bike week events for ethan fawleys personal story of why he bikes.
For more information check out the bike to work week bc site. The greater victoria bike to work society organizes this free annual community event, and were proud to be a part of it. Schools can receive a tool kit to help them get started. Register for bike to work week and bike to shop days hub. To accomplish this, the society endorses the following goals. Thats part of what bike to work week, which runs annually the last week of may, is about. Biking to work is a nice way to start the day, and biking home from work is a great way to clear your mind at the end of the day. Whether you are trying it for the first time or its your thousandth time biking to work, we want to make your commute more enjoyable.
We are dedicated to encouraging and promoting the bicycle as a viable form of transportation to and from work. The bike commute challenge, held during nola bike to work week, helps encourage people to commute by bicycle. Its greater victoria bike to work week s 20th anniversary may 26june 1, 2014. If you have any questions or comments, please contact. Kicking off on monday following the commuter challenge, the 22 nd annual greater victoria bike to work week runs from may 30 th june 5 st, 2016.
Bike to work week btww is a nonprofit that started in victoria in 1995. Bike to work week is coming soon to victoria and environment minister terry lake is encouraging people to consider cycling to work instead of taking the car. Bike to work week permitted teams to factor in the total number of people using alternative transportation methods, i. Each year students of all ages are invited to participate in bike and walk to school week, which runs the same week as bike to work week. Bike to work ltd offers employers a totally free service to help you take advantage of the government initiative offering tax free bikes for work. Riding a bike is a fun and easy thing to do, but occasionally you can be involved in a crash or near miss while riding. Bike to work btw is rapidly approaching may 28june 3. May 15, 2018 come for the chart showing that 55% of people in minneapolis live within 5 miles of work, stay for walker angells refutation of all the reasons cycling cant work in minneapolis. Earlier this week, we looked a bit more deeply at the data surrounding bike commuting with the u.
Greater victoria bike to work society a cycling resource for. Performance bicycles 3949 quadra street, victoria, british columbia v8x1j5 rated 4. May is whlso when the national bike challenge kicks off, and runs through september. Ride organisers also work closely with victoria police and contracted traffic controllers in regards. If, as an employer, you are happy to participate in the bike to work scheme there are some great discounts available to you which you can pass on to your employees. Prize coordinator greater victoria bike to work society. Gobybike bc society is currently building a new website and online registration and reporting system. The great victorian bike ride, commonly known as the great vic, is a non competitive fully. Covid19 update see our latest blog post on how covid19 has impacted our events programming for 2020. With less focus on biking to work, were going to focus on riding there whether there is to the grocer for essentials or to the creek and back with the kids. Here, we offer some ways to make the most of this annual event at your worksite. And now the trek bikes victoria 100km and christie phoenix 60km start. Its easy to come up with excuses not to bike to work. The intent of these annual events is to encourage people to participate by celebrating with those that already do bike to work and promoting bicycling as a healthy commuting option for those that might just get hooked.
In order to protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and broader communities, we regret to announce that we will be postponing our spring 2020 bike to work and bike to school week, which was scheduled for may 2531, 2020. Fall bike to work week rolls back into victoria victoria news. Our spring 2020 bike to work week event has been postponed. Bike to work week began in greater victoria as an incentive to implement fitness and commuter cycling in the workplace. By 2016, more than 52 regions across bc participated, making for 369, 987. Bike to work week greater victoria at home victoria. Thank you riders spinnakers brewpub bike to work victoria.
Victorias secret fashion show is officially canceled daily. Create your workplace team and join us for a week of fun, free events. Despite a number of rainy seasons, greater victoria has the. May is bike month, and bike to work week is the crowning event. If that has happened to you we can help let us know what happened so we can assist you and work to fix any problems that might have caused your incident. Had a chance to participate in the 2012 bike to work week in victoria this week. Not that will stop many of victorias intrepid cyclists, we have raingear and we know how to use it.
Greater victoria bike to work week 20th anniversary the. It is organized by the greater victoria bike to work society with a spring bike to work week scheduled in late may every year and a fall bike to work week scheduled in october. Its purpose is to make cycling a mainstream commuter choice. There will be one single bike to work week in september 2020. This bike to work week, cfaxs adam stirling and ryan price challenged each other to their own personal commuter challenge with travis paterson from the. Bike to work week is a behaviour change program that has a significant impact on commuter behaviour and the transportation environment in victoria. A message to our supportive and resilient community. Bike to work day pit stops were currently updating last years stops for 2020. May 19, 2017 with the start of bike to work week may 1519, 2017, the wolf administr ation announced a series of improvements for bicyclists during an event featuring an executive bike ride around harrisburg. Nov 21, 2019 the victoria s secret fashion show has been officially canceled this year as the company works to save its reputation amid plummeting ratings and ongoing backlash over its lack of diversity the.
This national bike month will necessarily be different. Make biking to work the norm by challenging yourself to ride every day during crystal citys annual bike to work week btww. Team vivitro labsstarfish medical logged 1,483 km during bike to work week victoria 2016, our best year yet. May 17, 2019 it doesnt take much to become a bike commuter. The aim is to get many more people across the uk to give cycling a try, encouraging people to get out on their bikes. As usual you can expect that pit stops will be open around the city from 6. As covid19 continues to change the way we work, educate, and interact with friends and family, the greater victoria bike to work society hopes that youll continue to get outside in nature and ride your bike. Monday, june 8th, 2020 will be the next bike to work day. Tourism victoria was also proud to be a bronze level supporter of the 2016 festival of trees, which raises money in support of b. For many people, riding a bike to work is cheaper, healthier, and easier than driving, and bike to work week gives everyone the opportunity to discover the joy of biking to work. Events are coordinated through the school with the assistance of smarttrips staff. Register for bike to work week and bike to shop days.
Update your user profile to be registered for bike to shop days and be entered to win. Bike to work week started right here in victoria 26 years ago. Sustainability events on campus university of victoria. Bike to work week 2018 is 9th to 17th june, the perfect opportunity to get pedalling. Bike to work week 2019 bike skills courses in addition to organizing the hugely successful greater victoria bike to work week for 25 years, the society also offers exceptional bike skills courses that have trained more than 3,500 kids, youth, and adults. National bike to work week 2020 will take place september 2127, 2020. With over 30 years of success behind us, our bike events, rides and behaviour change programs provide outstanding experiences for riders of all levels. Sponsored by jump, translink, kit and ace, evo and the city of vancouver this is the bike to work week wrap up location.
Biketowork week promotes safety and health trenton commuters in new jersey and throughout the country are being encouraged by a national bicycling advocacy group to leave their cars at home and if practical, bike to work this week. May is national bike month, a dcelebration of biking as transportation, as recreation, as essential to our wellbeing and everyday lives. Plus, when you bike to work, you always get the best parking. Cycling to work will save you money on gas, reduce wear and tear on your car, avoid frustration and wasted time from sitting in traffic, and it will make you a whole lot healthier. Greetings to members of the okanagan college bike to work team. According to the 2009 bike to work week website, 623 teams registered and 6,756 cyclists participated this year.
Bike to work vicbc a cycling resource for greater victoria. From daily celebration stations throughout greater victoria to our closing anniversary concert may 31st at centennial square, dont miss the party. It complements the spring bike to work week, with many of our supporters coming back to show that riding, even into the cooler season is fun and rewarding. Warning message if you have registered for btww in the past, or have ever been a hub member, simply login and log a trip to register for btww 2020. Instead of limiting biking to work to those who live within a few miles of the office, bringing a. If you registered last year, all you need to do is login to be registered for this years event forgot password. The hub langley committee is hosting an information booth for bike to work week. Its been more than a dozen years since we first participated. Bike to work week encourages people to try biking to work and to celebrate with those that already do.
Michiana bike to work week, sponsored by bike michiana coalition, is may 18, 2019. Pop up protected bike lane marks bike to work week victoria. Special thanks to the province of bc, ministry of transportation. Campbell river dear friends, after careful consideration of the information and directives coming from the world health organization, the public health agency of canada, and british columbias medical officer on the outbreak of covid19, gobybikebc society regrets to announce that we will be postponing our spring 2020 bike to work and school. Congratulations to team captain, joe mcmahen, and the 31 riders in the bike to work week 2016 team. The following table presents daily participant trips return trips, not one way, a total of all return participant trips average workplace attendance, total return kilometres, and total kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions saved which is calculated by total kilometres multiplied by 0. Register now for your chance to win one of many great prizes, including a trip for 2 cycling the baltics for 9 days 10 nights sponsored by exodus travels. Challenge your friends, visit celebration stations, win prizes, and bask in the glory of fall with your fellow cyclists. Fall19 celebration stations listed beneath spring 2020 stations will be added in april 2020. Gobybike bc society is currently building a new website and online registration and reporting system with a goal of launching april 23, 2020. During the week, participants can visit commuter stations where they can enjoy food and drinks, pick up bike maps, get their bike checked by a mechanic and enter to win prizes for free. The greater victoria bike to work society gvbtws is a registered nonprofit society governed by a volunteer board of directors. Registered participants are eligible for local and provincial prizes, including a grand prize of a trip for two to cycle the baltics donated by. Bike to work week takes place in all of bc during the fall.
Bike to work week is a commuter behaviour change campaign built around a free and fun event. Its purpose is to make cycling a mainstream commuter choice and get more people biking more places more often. May 30, 2012 its bike to work week in victoria bc and weve been blessed with a mild but moist weather forecast for much of this week. Thousands to participate in victorias fall bike to work week. This article was nominated for deletion on 11 september 2016. In 2020, bike to work week will be september 2127, with bike to work. Time to dust off your trusty steed and make plans to participate in the okanagan college btw team for 201 8. To apply to become a board member, send a resume and letter. Also, join in one of our bike skills courses for kids or adults, now offered in all. National bike to work week league of american bicyclists. Scheduled to coincide with national bike to work day, btww welcomes riders every weekday morning for a week with coffee, bagels, snacks, and a chance to connect with the growing regional bicycle community. Photo from spring 2019 bike to work week switchbridge celebration station on the galloping goose.
News greater victoria bike to work society a cycling. Bike to work week is credited with introducing over. Bike to work week greater victoria bike to work society. May 23, 2018 choppers, mega trikes, baggers, tribute bikes, stunt riders, beautiful women and lots more at this years rats hole custom bike show during leesburg bike fest. The greater victoria bike to work week is a free community event that celebrates people commuting by.
Join us by taking this fun annual challenge to leave your car behind at least one day that week to get to work or school, whether by bike, bus, carpooling or a creative combination. Greater victoria bike to work week commuter challenge may. The greater victoria bike to work society gvbtws is looking for a dynamic, creative and versatile person to join our team to help organize the 22nd annual bike to work week. One was on the lochside regional trail at the saanich municipal hall. In order to protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and broader communities, the greater victoria bike to work society regrets to announce that we will be postponing our spring 2020 bike to work and bike to school week, which was scheduled for may 2531, 2020. Daiya will be handing out free samples of their pumpkin spice cheeze cake. The prize coordinator position offers the opportunity to work on a highly successful and growing community event. This page is designed for board members to access board material and content. Join kit and ace as we celebrate bike to work week. Bike week takes place during the second week of june in the united kingdom, with a parallel event in ireland where it is known as national bike week.
Trade in four wheels for two during btww bc gov news. Using the bike to work scheme, your company can purchase a brand new bike and safety equipment worth up to 1,000 tax free, for your employees. Get your kids road ready with our cycling skills courses. Bike to work week in victoria bc all about victoria. The greater victoria bike to work week is a free community event. Put away your car keys and hop on your bicycle during this years bike to work week, may 30 to june 5. Each year, the greater victoria bike to work society hosts the fall bike to work week. Greater victoria bike to work society a cycling resource. The bike to work week btww event began in greater victoria in 1995 with a core group of commuter cyclists committed to raising. We have your commute covered with complimentary tune ups, snacks and beverages from a few. Victoria victoria s fall bike to work week kicks off across the city starting today. I want to participate in bike to work week but dont live in metro vancouver.
Bike to work week victoria is a biannual event held in communities throughout greater victoria, british columbia. And hopefully, after citibike bike share officially launches later this month, well have more and. Next week is national bike to work week and friday is bike to work day. Btww is about biking, not just biking to work, bike to anywhere. Got to love all the families in our spinnakers 30km and bike to work week 15km ride. Its bike to work week, meaning more cyclists on the streets of new york city, which we love. Get that bike ready to roll, hook up with coworkers, create a team and go. This powerful annual event started right in in victoria and has since been expanded to dozens of communities throughout the province. Bike to work week 2009 sponsorship a week long bicycle advocacy event.
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