Fernie is getting ready to roll into Go By Bike Week Spring 2025 with a packed schedule of free events, group rides, workshops, and community fun designed to get residents of all ages out of their cars and onto their bikes.
What is Go By Bike Week?
Held twice annually across British Columbia, Go By Bike Week encourages people to leave their vehicles behind and embrace cycling as a practical, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative. It’s about shifting habits, having fun, and discovering how easy and rewarding it can be to ride instead of drive. In Fernie, this initiative is brought to life by a network of passionate local organizations, businesses, and volunteers who make it a full-fledged celebration of cycling.
Why Participate?
Whether you’re commuting to work, taking the kids to school, or just cruising the trails, riding a bike is a great way to boost your physical and mental health, save money, and reduce emissions. Participating in Go By Bike Week also helps support local cycling infrastructure—every registered ride counts toward data that communities like Fernie use to advocate for safer bike routes and improved facilities.
Plus, let’s face it—it’s just a lot of fun.
Fernie’s 2025 Schedule: A Full Week of Cycling Fun
This year’s Go By Bike Week in Fernie promises one of the most engaging schedules yet, with six full days of free events and something for everyone:
All Week Long Community Bingo Challenge
Pick up a Bingo card from Ski Base, Fernie Heritage Library, Fernie Aquatic Centre, or Fernie Distillers—or print your own—and collect stamps by visiting bike-friendly destinations. Complete your card and win prizes!
Saturday, May 31
• Bike to Cardio with Fernie Strength Collective (registration required)
• Free Bike Maintenance at the Bike Gazebo with Ride Theory @ 11am
Sunday, June 1
• Bike Fitting Workshop with Jenn Baardseth from Ridgeline Physio (registration required)
• All-Ability Gravel Ride & Sauna Social hosted by Rooftop Roasters and Kamu Saunas (registration required)
Tuesday, June 2
• Stoke Station at Snow Valley Lodging with free Starbucks coffee (7–9am)
Wednesday, June 3
• Free Ladies Social Ride with Ridgeline Physio & Fernie Trails Alliance
(Apres ride social at Fernie Distillers – FTA trails pass required)
Thursday, June 4
• Trail Build Party Night with Fernie Trails Alliance @ 6pm
• Bike Tattoo Flash Session with Hot Trash Tattoos (3–8pm)
Friday, June 5
• Free Bike-to-Swim Day at Fernie Aquatic Centre
• Fernie Pride Society Glow Bike Rave Ride – light up your bike and ride into the weekend!
Whether you’re new to cycling or a seasoned rider, this is the perfect chance to discover how easy, healthy, and fun biking in Fernie can be. Grab your helmet, rally your friends, and register now to be part of the movement: Register here.
