Bike to Work Oceanside
Registration is Ready for Bike To Work Week 2013
Here’s How to Register:
- Check to see if your location is listed under the Choose Locations tab (if it is NOT, register under BC Communities)
- Please read the registration instructions below.
Results for Bus-Bike-Cart Challenge
News Release:
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Results of the
Bus - Bike – Car Challenge
Thursday, May 30 marked Oceanside’s first Bus-Bike-Car challenge. A group of cyclists joined Andy Telfer to take on motor vehicle commuter Matt Palmer. Palmer and Telfer typically commute daily from Qualicum Beach to Parksville, and left the same time as the regularly scheduled BC Transit Bus route #90. Everyone started at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre and finished at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.
Bike To Work Week 2013 is Underway
Sunday May 26
Qualicum Beach Family Day
The weather cooperated for the Family Day parade. Thank you to those that cycled with us including Qualicum Beach Mayor Westbroek who looked great in his Bike To Work Week T-Shirt. We offered Bike Parking for the afternoon in the fields behind the Civic Centre. Our customers appreciated being able to leave their bikes in a safe, secure place while taking in the Family Day activities.
Take a Ride with Parksville Council
Take a ride with Parksville council
By Auren Ruvinsky - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Published: May 07, 2013 7:00 AM
Parksville city council wants to take a ride with you.
Mayor Chris Burger and the rest of council invite residents of all ages to join them for the annual event marking Bike to Work Week, May 27 to June 2.
The Parksville Ride with Council is on Wednesday, May 29 leaving from the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (city hall) at 100 Jensen Avenue East at 4 p.m.
Oceanside Civic Bike Challenge
Oceanside Civic Bike Challenge
As a part of the Bike To Work Week activities in the Oceanside area, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach have challenged each other to the first annual Oceanside Civic Bike Challenge. The Winner will have the higher percentage of total participants in:
a. The Ride with the Mayor and Council
Qualicum Beach’s Ride is on Tuesday May 28
Parksville’s Ride is on Wednesday May 29
PLUS
b.Civic Employees participating in the Bike To Work Week Commuter Event.
Participating Coffee Shops - 2013
During Bike To Work Week (Monday May 28 - Friday June 1), bike to any of the following Coffee Shops, Register yourself at the Coffee Shop and receive a 10% discount on your drink/food bill:
Parksville
Pacific Brimm - 123 Craig Street
Stewart’s Cafe - 147 Harrison Ave
Cha Cha Java - 198 East Island Highway
Bradley’s Bistro - 191 Jensen Street
French Creek
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks - 403 Lowrys Road
Errington/Coombs
Backroad Java - Corner Errington Rd and Grafton Ave
Creekmore Coffee - Coombs Junction
Qualicum Beach
Baileys in the Village - 670 Primrose
Courtyard Cafe - 673 Memorial
NOTE: By registering yourself you might win a Bike To Work Week Prize donated by local Bike/Outdoor Stores
Bike to Work Week 2012 Events Summary
Sunday May 27 - Qualicum Beach Family Days
Bike To Work Week is now underway and we had a very succesful start with a number of cyclists participating in the Parade followed by our first attempt at offering our Bike Valet service. Both activities were well received and a Thank You goes out to all the Volunteers who assisted with these events.
Family Days Parade
Bike Valet at Family Days
Civic Bike Challenge Trophy
