About Us
Our aim is to be there for everyone who wants to enjoy cycling in the Capital Region – whether you’re new to the Region and perhaps just learning to ride, dusting off a bike that’s been the garage for a while, or an experienced rider who wants to connect with our vibrant cycling community. We want to be there to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and connections to make cycling an easy and fun transportation option.
Capital Bike acknowledges and respects the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ nations where we work and ride.
Our Team
Capital Bike has four full-time staff, one part-time staff, bike skills instructors, bike valet attendants, a volunteer Board of Directors and dozens of program volunteers.
We’re proof that less is more and that a dedicated team can not only move mountains but encourage people to ride them. We rely heavily on companies, organizations, and individuals who appreciate the culture and commerce benefits of a bike-friendly and focused community.
We keep things transparent
See our annual reports and other documentation.
Our History
Capital Bike History
Capital Bike History
Capital Bike is the product of a merger between the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition (GVCC) and the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society (GVBTWS). This is our history.
GVCC 1991
Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition
GVCC (Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition) was founded in 1991 as a coalition of disparate groups: cyclists comfortable with riding alongside motor vehicles, those advocating for development of regional trails, and bike lane/street facility advocates. The GVCC was founded as an advocacy organization and has been part of nearly every major cycling infrastructure success during its 30 year history.
GVBTWS 1995
Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society
In 1995, a group of commuter cyclists in the GVCC who wanted to improve the profile and spread their love of cycling spearheaded the first-ever Bike to Work Week (BTWW).
The first Bike to Work Week primarily targeted government employees, and was funded and backed by the (former) BC Ministry of Government. 50 teams and 500 participants took part. Over the years, interest in the event grew, and in 2019, Bike to Work Week expanded to the more inclusive Go By Bike Week (GBBW).
In 1997, that core group of commuter cyclists established the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society (GVBTWS, formerly Bike to Work Victoria) a non-profit society.
Merger 2021
Merger
While the Bike to Work Society was well funded and organized, they looked to build on the successes of Go By Bike Week and Bike Skills education. What programs to focus on? The GVCC’s grassroots connections, strong advocacy side, and abundance of programs made a merger a natural course of action. April of 2021 saw the merger of the two entities to form Capital Bike. What comes next? The future lies open.