GoByBike: An Active Transportation Initiative
Since 2020, AWARE has hosted GoByBike Weeks in Whistler, challenging locals every spring and fall to bike instead of drive—cutting emissions and fostering a stronger, more sustainable community.
The Problem We’re Facing
Whistler’s heavy dependence on cars drives up greenhouse gas emissions, with vehicles accounting for more than half of local emissions. To address this, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has set an ambitious goal: by 2030, 50% of all trips in Whistler should be made by transit or active transportation. It’s a big challenge. Without a change in how we get around, our climate goals are out of reach.
Our Step Toward Change
Our approach is all about collaboration and community action. AWARE hosts GoByBike Weeks on behalf of RMOW, in partnership with the GoByBike BC Society, to promote biking’s health benefits and engage locals in making a change. The RMOW’s Big Moves Strategy supports this by expanding transit and active transport options, bringing us closer to our 2030 goal. We’re igniting the behavior change we can’t afford to ignore—and we have to do it together. All of us.
Impact & Success Stories
Stay updated on the RMOW’s Big Moves Strategy and see how Whistler is progressing toward its environmental goals.
Moving Beyond the Car: But Only If You Can Afford The Bus…
As the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and BC Transit review local fare pricing through a public survey, a critical question looms: who should pay for public transit, and at what cost?
Get Ready to Ride: Go By Bike Spring 2024 Edition
Hey there, fellow riders! If you’ve been soaking up the biking in Whistler recently, you’ll know that biking season has been in full swing for weeks. The trails have been buzzing with activity, and there’s…
What You Can Do
- Register for GoByBike
- Become an AWARE Member and receive perks at all of our events.
- Sign Up for Volunteer Opportunities
- Partner Up | If you’re part of a local organization or business, let’s see how we can collaborate to create a greater impact.
GoByBike Events
Spring & Fall
Join GoByBike Weeks in Whistler
Each spring and fall, Whistler joins GoByBike Weeks, a province-wide challenge that gets locals biking instead of driving. Whether it’s commuting to school or work, or running errands, these week-long events make it easy to…
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May 31, 2025 | FREE
Repair Café + Basic Bike Checks
Need something fixed? Bring your broken item to the Repair Café, where our skilled volunteers will help you repair it—for free! Whether it’s a missing button, a crooked stool, a broken photo frame, or jewelry…
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May 31 to June 6
Spring GoByBike Week: May 31 to June 6, 2025
Join GoByBike Weeks in Whistler Each spring and fall, Whistler joins GoByBike Weeks, a province-wide challenge that gets locals biking instead of driving. Whether it’s commuting to school or work, or running errands, these week-long…