Nanaimo promotes active transportation with Bike to Work Week
NANAIMO — With summer on the way, it’s time to trade in the toque for a bike helmet.
Bike to Work Week in Nanaimo kicked off on Saturday, May 5 to decorate bikes, prepare for the week later this month and go for a leisurely ride.
Local coordinator Myriam Verzat said the end goal is to have people fall in love with riding their bike so much they keep going once the week has ended.
“It’s to show people that it’s fun and it’s great to be on your bike,” Verzat said. “It’s not only just ‘I have to do it because it’s good to do it but I actually enjoy it so much.’ For me, it’s so much freedom and it feels so good to be outside on my bike.”