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Hundreds of Vernon residents parked the car for GoByBike Week.
Between May 30 and June 5, 626 Vernon and North Okanagan residents hit area streets, paths and trails.
The province-wide campaign encouraged people to ditch the car for a week and get around by bicycle, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades.
Local participants wheeled more than 20,000 kilometres over the course of seven days – equal to half the circumference of the Earth.
“Vernon should be proud of how much we achieved during GoByBike Week,” said Ellen Croy, city transportation manager. “Going by bike or small wheels instead of driving has a big impact on our health, our environment and our community when we do it together. Let’s keep the momentum going and keep riding all year.”
GoByBike Week is a part of the city’s larger strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to make active transportation the first choice to move around Vernon.
Cycling and small wheels offer the added benefits of escaping traffic, improving air quality, reducing congestion on roadways, and improving personal health.
A total of 73 teams participated locally. Top teams were:
- City of Vernon Velocity: 41 riders, 1,328 km, 288 kg GHGs saved
- KVHP: 23 riders, 1,298 km, 281 kg GHGs saved
- Vernon Secondary School (staff): 16 riders, 949 km, 206 kg GHGs saved
This year, the focus was on participation, and team Tolko, with 17 new riders, won a pizza lunch sponsored by Domino’s Pizza Vernon.
Dave Campbell won the local grand prize of $1,000 to a bike shop of the winner’s choice, sponsored in part by City of Vernon, Kal Tire, Tolko Industries, VantageOne Credit Union, and Neuron Mobility.
“I like to ride for both fun and exercise, and took part in the GoByBike Challenge this year as part of a friendly workplace competition,” said Campbell. “I was super thrilled to find out I won the grand prize so I can upgrade my current bike to something that will get me out on more trails with friends.”
Pam Ades won a $500 gift card courtesy of Armstrong Regional Co-op, and Josh Palmer won a $500 gift pack from Pedego Oyama.
GoByBikeWeek returns in the fall with an even larger, two-week event, Oct. 3-16.
