Posted on: June 7, 2023
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There is still time to log your rides for the Spring 2023 Go By Bike Week, but the numbers are looking pretty good following the May 29th-June 4th event.
While the numbers are not yet final, across the province, 17,567 riders from 2,912 teams biked a total of 661,911 kilometres over 60,787 trips, saving 143,502 kilograms of Green House Gases (GHGs).
At Island Health so far, 44 teams including 287 riders have logged 1,026 trips and 15,747 kilometres, burning 472,424 calories and saving an estimated 3,414 kilograms worth of Green House Gases (GHGs).
That's up slightly from the Spring 2022 GBBW when 44 Island Health teams logged 15,502 kilometres, saving an estimated 3,361 kilos of GHGs. And the increase is expected to grow as participants continue to log their 2023 Spring GBBW rides.
You have until June 12th to log all your rides from May 29th - June 4th.
To win ANY prizes, you must log your rides on GoByBikeBC.ca! Spring Go By Bike prize winners will be announced next week.
Even if you're not logging for the prizes, log for the advocacy! Participation numbers in this event help us work with local leaders to improve cycling in our community.
If you are having any trouble logging your rides, send an email to support@gobybikebc.ca describing your problems as best you can. Screenshots or recordings are encouraged!
Among the 44 Island Health teams were the News Cycles, a small collection of riders from Communications who logged 727 kilometres over 95 rides and saved an estimated 158 kilograms worth of GHGs.
Photo credit HA Photography
"Cycling makes me feel good and it's fun!" said Trish Smith, Communications Advisor, riding in the Lantzville area. "I love being outdoors and getting exercise at the same time, breathing in the fresh air as my heart gets pumping, and feeling the freedom and thrill of flying down a hill!"
"I rode Campbell River's gorgeous 28-kilometre Greenways Loop on Sunday, the last day of GBBW," said Weekly Editor Dan MacLennan. "It was a glorious journey through historic forest lands and along the oceanfront, a perfect way to get some exercise and cap off GBBW.
"Another way to get the heart pumping was the big black bear I met on a forested bike path while out riding the previous evening. We gazed into each other's eyes for a few moments, from a respectful distance, before the bear got bored and ambled off the trail and into the trees. A magnificent gift of an encounter that I won't soon forget."
"I just wanted to thank everyone for their participation," said Island Health organizer Tanya Yilla, SI Coordinator, Parking Services. "I'm looking forward to new riders next year."