Pedal on — GoByBike Week returns
News Release
GoByBike Week in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan is starting Saturday and you are invited to enjoy free events and activities taking place from May 31 until June 6. Whether you’re running errands, visiting friends, attending appointments, commuting to work, or going to school, log your trip for a chance to win prizes sponsored by local businesses.
“This Province-wide initiative promotes a healthy, active lifestyle, and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One more bike commuting means one less car on the road,” said Suzanne Therrien, Transportation Planner. “With three newly opened active transportation corridors in Kelowna on Sutherland, Leckie, and Ballou, Kelowna is a great city to get around by bike.”
Celebration Stations will pop up across the Central Okanagan, featuring activities and giveaways, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and sponsors.
Celebration Station schedule:
- Monday, June 2, 7 – 9 a.m.: Kickoff event at Waterfront Park (330 Meikle Avenue, Kelowna)
- Tuesday, June 3, 7 – 9 a.m.: Leckie and Springfield (Mission Creek Greenway Regional Park)
- Wednesday, June 4, 7 – 10 a.m.: Orchard Park Shopping Centre
- Thursday, June 5, 7 – 9 a.m.: Burtch and Sutherland (Salvation Army Parking Lot)
- Friday, June 6, 4 – 6 p.m.: Wrap up event at Railside Brewery (1186 High Rd, Kelowna)
Throughout the week, community stations will also be active at various local businesses. Residents are encouraged to visit these spots for refreshments, snacks, local discounts, coupons and more fun activities. Details on locations can be found on the community webpage .
Participants can register on gobybike.ca to log their rides and enter to win the Exodus Travels Grand Prize Cycling Adventure for two in Vietnam, a Pedego Electric Bike, or local prizes like gift cards to Orchard Park Shopping Center, Urban Harvest, Myra Canyon Bike Rentals, Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School, Sweet Cloud Ice Cream, Whisky Jack’s Pins & Pints, Global Finess, and yoga class passes at Our Yoga Space and Pranify Yoga, among others. The local grand prize is a 2025 Giant Roam e Bike.
For complete information on GoByBike Week, including all event and prize details, visit the Kelowna and Central Okanagan GoByBike Week webpage .
