The West Kootenay Cycling Coalition is hosting a free, family-friendly, all ages Bike Rave & Ride on Friday June 5 as a part of GoByBike Week across BC — and you’re invited to roll, glow, dance, and ride with us from (and back to) Cottonwood Falls Park!

You may ask – what is a BIKE RAVE? Think… a neon-bright, music-powered, mobile street party where cyclists turn the city into a moving dance floor. Colourful lights, creative costumes, glowing bikes, and a whole lot of community fun.

 Schedule

5:00–6:00 PM — Registration: Check in at Cottonwood Falls Park to grab your event armband. All ages welcome, it’s totally free, and we’ll have free swag to giveaway throughout the duration of the event!

6:00–7:00 PM — Group Ride: We roll out together at 6 PM and return by 7 PM. Route + pit stop(s) announced soon.

7:00–10:00 PM — Bike Rave in the Park: The party continues back at Cottonwood with:

• DJ sets from Mister Leon & DJ Copious
• Dancing, lights, and a glowing park vibe
• A bike obstacle course
• Photo booth
• Food vendors (TBA)
• Info booth
• Prizes for: Best Dressed, Best Dressed Family & Best Decorated Bike

 What to Bring
• Your bike (decorated, glowing, or just as it is)
• Lights, neon, costumes, and anything that glows
• A Bluetooth speaker if you want to add to the rolling soundtrack (Playlist details TBA)
• Friends, family, and your best dance-on-two-wheels energy

 Free Bike Registration with Project 529
A City of Nelson representative (and Project 529 admin) will be on site offering free bike registration into the Project 529 theft prevention system — a community driven digital registry that helps reduce theft and recover stolen bikes.

We’ll be collecting BIKE BINGO cards (pick yours up from a local bike shop or at City Hall) at this event before the draw the following evening at the Bike BBQ Campout to win a Bike tune-up valued at $200 at a local bike shop of your choice in the West Kootenays.

GoByBike BC Week is also giving away many prizes on the provincial level by registering through their online portal and logging your rides over the course of GoByBike Week BC (May 30 – June 5). Learn more and sign up here: https://gobybikebc.ca/

 Everyone Welcome
This event is free, family friendly, and open to riders of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend cruiser, or an extreme mountain biker — we encourage you to come join the ride.

Let’s fill Nelson with colour, music, and movement. See you on June 5!