Bike to Work Week 2012: May 28 – June 3

Nanaimo News Categories

Bike Tips: Bike to Work When It's Wet Tips

Here are some simple tips when riding in the rain (courtesy of Vancouver B2WW)

Bike Tips: Sharing the Road with Transit Buses

Here are 6 tips when sharing the road with Buses:

Bike Tips: Check your Bike Before you Ride

Regular bike inspections only take a minute and are important to ensure that you have a safe and
enjoyable ride. The following key areas should be checked regularly.

Tires:

Bike Tips: Trail Etiquette

Multi-use paths (bike paths, recreational trails, paved pathways, asphalt trails) are intended to be SHARED for use and enjoyment by a diverse group of non-motorized users including cyclists, inline skaters, pedestrians and others. These basic guidelines will help to ensure yours and other user’s safety.

For all Cyclists:
 

Bike Tips: Working with New Cyclists

We want to encourage as many new cyclists to participate in BTWW as possible, so it needs to be simple and fun. Here are some typical barriers, and how you can respond:
Barrier (Excuse) Response

I don’t have a bike

  • A number of bike shops offer rentals

I’m nervous about riding on my own

BTW Events

Show/Hide Other Events

2012 Terrace Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 17
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Salt Spring Island Bike to Work Week

June 18th – June 24th

  • Registered Teams 2
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Shuswap Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 2
  • Current Total Cyclists 4
  • Current New Cyclists 2
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Tofino Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 4
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Whistler Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 13
  • Current Total Cyclists 12
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Victoria Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 490

2012 Sunshine Coast Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 26
  • Current Total Cyclists 25
  • Current New Cyclists 7
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Squamish Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 3
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Smithers Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams N/A
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Revelstoke Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 30
  • Current Total Cyclists 8
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Prince Rupert Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams N/A
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Prince George Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 25
  • Current Total Cyclists 10
  • Current New Cyclists 2
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Powell River Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 8
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Penticton Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 24
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Oceanside Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 5
  • Current Total Cyclists 7
  • Current New Cyclists 6
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 North Okanagan Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 29
  • Current Total Cyclists 2
  • Current New Cyclists 1
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Nanaimo Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 28
  • Current Total Cyclists 14
  • Current New Cyclists 1
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Kootenays Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 2
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Kitimat Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams N/A
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Kelowna & Central Okanagan Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 145
  • Current Total Cyclists 44
  • Current New Cyclists 21
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Kamloops Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 50
  • Current Total Cyclists 51
  • Current New Cyclists 18
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Fraser Valley Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 47
  • Current Total Cyclists 3
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Cowichan Valley Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 13
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Comox Valley Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 42
  • Current Total Cyclists 28
  • Current New Cyclists 8
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 Campbell River Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 70
  • Current Total Cyclists 12
  • Current New Cyclists 3
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

2012 BC Communities Bike to Work Week

May 28th – June 3rd

  • Registered Teams 15
  • Current Total Cyclists N/A
  • Current New Cyclists N/A
  • Total kms Cycled N/A

Nanaimo Articles Categories

Nanaimo Articles Archives

Provincial Sponsor

Community Sponsors