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News about active transportation events on the Sunshine Coast. Go By Bike week, Slow Food Cycle, Car Free Day and more. News & Events Apr 6, 2025 Join us at this year's GoByBike Week party! Celebration stations are so 2024. This year we're having a big party and everyone's invited! Join us on May 27th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Tapworks for our big GoByBike Week party! We'll have bike videos, bike trivia, prizes, burger and beer deals, and more! And don't forget to log your kilometres to be eligible for the usual provincial draw prizes when the site is live. Stay tuned for more details!" Read More Apr 5, 2025 Get ready for Slow Food Cycle 2025 Register! Grab your favourite people-powered wheels and get ready for a great day of exploring our local farms and enjoying the bounty our local food producers and artisans have to offer! Last year’s event was a huge success and this year we’re excited to announce more vendors offering a wider range of locally grown produce and artisanal prepared food and refreshments. Read More Nov 27, 2024 You're invited to TraC's 2024 AGM! Join us for our annual AGM on Nov 26th at The Gumboot for music, a great guest speaker, and pizza! Read More Nov 22, 2024 Dirt Relations Film Screening Don't miss TraC's Nov 21st screening of Dirt Relations at the Raven's Cry Theatre, a documentary that delves into the connection between mountain biking, reconciliation, and healing intergenerational trauma. Read More Nov 6, 2024 Burger & Beer Night for Cyclists! Are you going to the Burger & Beer event for cyclists on Nov 6th at Persephone Brewing? Read More Aug 22, 2024 Join us at Car Free on Cowrie Join us on Cowrie Street in Sechelt for a day of family-friendly fun! We’re transforming the street into a car-free paradise to celebrate the local businesses and offer fun activities everyone can enjoy, including live music from local band The Hook, food vendors, a beer garden featuring tasty beverages from Batch 44 and Brickers Cider, bike polo, free bike tuneups, bike decorating, and more. Don't miss our unique "Pedal 'n Polish" (like a Show 'n Shine but with bikes)! Read More Jun 11, 2024 Free Intro to E-bikes Webinar June 24th! Thinking of buying an e-bike? Learn about considerations for choosing an e-bike plus battery charging and maintenance tips in this free webinar! Read More May 11, 2024 Car Free on Cowrie is Saturday, September 7th Cowrie Street in Sechelt will be turned into a car-free zone with live music, food vendors, community booths, bike polo, free e-bike test rides, Pedal & Polish show, and more! Don't miss it! Read More May 9, 2024 Slow Food Cycle is July 28th! Join us for a fun day of cycling on the Sunshine Coast visiting local food producers, ciders and craft breweries, and local artisans. Tickets go on sale May 20th. Read More Dec 20, 2023 2023 Report On Activities 2023 was a busy year, find out what we got up to here. Read More Oct 27, 2023 TraC's 2023 Annual General Meeting is Nov 28th Join us for guest speakers and pizza! Read More Oct 27, 2023 November 2nd is the next Active Advocacy night Come see Cedric's electric bike-operated shoulder sweeper in action! Read More Sep 11, 2023 October 5th is the next Active Advocacy Event! For our next Active Advocacy event, we will be cleaning up The Great Wall of Sechelt! Join us! Read More Sep 11, 2023 The Engine Inside Movie Screening November 15th Join us November 15th for the Sunshine Coast premiere! Tickets are selling fast! Read More

TraC is creating more sustainable cycling, pedestrian, and transit alternatives on the Sunshine Coast Interested in more sustainable transportation on the Sunshine Coast? Our mission is to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting active and sustainable transportation. Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC) is a member-based group of enthusiastic individuals working to create more sustainable cycling, pedestrian, and transit alternatives to single-occupancy car use in our communities. Together we’re working to make it happen. Join us! Upcoming Events ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Our Key Activities Advocacy Creating more safe and sustainable transportation options on the Sunshine Coast. Slow Food Cycle A group ride connecting cyclists with local food producers on the Sunshine Coast. Car Free on Cowrie Experience the heart of Sechelt as Cowrie Street transforms into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly celebration. Connect the Coast Creating support for a multi-use path from Langdale to Sechelt, and eventually Egmont.

Which bike rack is best? Not all bike racks are equal. Bicycle styles have changed over the years (think e-bikes with fat tires, bike trailers for children and groceries, and the longer tag-along and cargo bicycles). Certain bike racks work better than others for accommodating all types of cyclists in a community [1] . The two examples below are good choices because they provide two points of contact between the bicycle and the rack and permit the bicycle to be supported in an upright position [2] . The cost of a single U-shape bike rack starts around $190 before installation. Good choices Poor choices 1. Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. (2015). Essentials of bike parking: Selecting and installing bicycle parking that works. Retrieved from: https://www.apbp.org/assets/docs/EssentialsofBikeParking_FINA.pdf 2. City of Coquitlam. (n.d.) Bicycle parking design guidelines. Retrieved from: https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5280/Bicycle-Parking- Design-Guidelines-PDF references

< Back Slow Food Cycle is July 28th! May 9, 2024 Join us for a fun day of cycling on the Sunshine Coast visiting local food producers, ciders and craft breweries, and local artisans. Tickets go on sale May 20th. Previous Next

< Back Free Intro to E-bikes Webinar June 24th! Jun 11, 2024 Thinking of buying an e-bike? Learn about considerations for choosing an e-bike plus battery charging and maintenance tips in this free webinar! Are you thinking of buying an e-bike? E-bikes have become very popular on the Sunshine Coast and for good reason! They’re one of the funnest ways to get to work, school, run errands, or simply for recreation. And need we mention getting up School Road??? There’s a myriad of types and brands out there, so how do you choose? Join us June 24th at 7 pm for a one-hour webinar hosted by HUB Cycling . We’ll cover considerations for choosing an ebike, battery charging and maintenance tips, and bust a few myths along the way. Register Previous Next

< Back Get ready for Slow Food Cycle 2025 Apr 5, 2025 Register! Grab your favourite people-powered wheels and get ready for a great day of exploring our local farms and enjoying the bounty our local food producers and artisans have to offer! Last year’s event was a huge success and this year we’re excited to announce more vendors offering a wider range of locally grown produce and artisanal prepared food and refreshments. Previous Next

< Back TraC's 2023 Annual General Meeting is Nov 28th Oct 27, 2023 Join us for guest speakers and pizza! The meeting will include a short presentation by guest speakers Neil Arason and Kirvy Quiambao of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit on "The Five Principles for Improving and Increasing the Safety of Active Travel". Come see what we've been up to and stick around for some socialising and as usual, yummy Gumboot Pizza! Meet at 7 pm. Previous Next

Slow Food Cycle on the Sunshine Coast, BC features a slow cycle around Upper Gibsons and Elphinestone to local farms, farmstands, with food and entertainment from local artisans and performers. Family-friendly and e-bikes welcome. Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle 2024 Register Already registered? No check-in required! Head to your first venue stop anytime after 11am. Not yet registered? Persephone or Sunshine Coast Credit Union (Gibsons) We'll get you setup and on your way in no time. Join us for TraC’s 2nd annual Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle Grab your favourite people-powered wheels and get ready for a great day of exploring our local farms and enjoying the bounty our local food producers and artisans have to offer! Last year’s event was a huge success and this year we’re excited to announce more vendors offering a wider range of locally grown produce and artisanal prepared food and refreshments. Bring a backpack or panniers because you’ll want to stock up on delicious offerings that you can enjoy as a picnic at one of the stops along the way or bring home for future meals. Event Details Date Time Location Who's it for What Cost July 28th, 2024 Ride 11am-4pm, afterparty @ Persephone 4pm-7pm At participating farms and other venues located in Upper Gibsons from Lower Road stretching to Chamberlain Road, just past Persephone on North Road. TraC members and anyone else who wants to join in on the fun! This is a family-friendly event for all ages and abilities and e-bikes are welcome. 16 participating venues invite you to come explore their locally grown and prepared foods and other artisanal goods on the Coast. The route contains ~20km of easy riding with less than 100m elevation. Highlights include: Scavenger hunt Farm animal visits Food truck Fresh produce (some organic) Two cideries, one distillery, beer farm Food samples Garden maze Artisanal goods, etc. $15 (TraC members) $20 (not-yet TraC members) Kids 18 and under ride free SPOTS LIMITED - REGISTER SOON Last year's event sold out and we expect this year's to do the same. Book your spot now to make sure you don't miss out! Register Same-day sign-up available at Persephone starting at 11am PARKING Parking is available for event participants at the Sunshine Coast Credit Union in Gibsons (985 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V8). If no space is available, please find other public parking. Please do not park at Persephone. We will have traffic managing the area and will have to direct you elsewhere. IMPORTANT Registration is required and can be done online, at Persephone Brewing (1053 Stewart Rd., Gibsons, BC) or the Sunshine Coast Credit Union (Gibsons location at 985 Gibsons Way) between 11am and 1:30pm Participants will be sharing the road with cars – this is not a closed course. Rules of the road apply and helmets required. Two managed road crossings will be available for spots to keep cyclists safe when crossing busy roads. We highly encourage everybody to use these supervised crossings and watch out for each other on the roads. Digital/PDF map will be available and will be emailed to participants before the event. After the Ride Join us from 4-7 at Persephone for music, drinks, chats with friends and some well-deserved helmet hair Monty Montego & the Rocksteady Crew PERSEPHONE GARDEN STAGE 2:30-4:30 Brothers in Farms PERSEPHONE GARDEN STAGE 5-7 Highlights from 2023 Why join the Slow Food Cycle? Because it’s super fun! And because it helps you feel like you’re part of a wider cycling community while supporting our local farms and food producers. The purpose of the Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle is to support local food and beverage producers and increase awareness of agricultural enterprises here on the coast while promoting the use of bicycles as a healthy and sustainable form of transportation. Founding Sponsor Second-Gear Sponsor Third-Gear Sponsors Frequently Asked Questions Can I walk or ride my scooter or other form of sustainable micromobility? Yes, although you may find it takes a long time to cover any of the available routes by foot! But so long as your mode of transportation is “single person sized” and electric or human-powered, we welcome your participation. What kind of food will be available at participating venues? Food offerings will differ from farm to farm depending on what is grown at each location, but you can expect to find fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms as well as some prepared foods (at the Shortcut food truck, for example) – and an incredible selection of cheeses at the Fromagerie De Baie! If we’re coming from the ferry, can we get a ride up the steep hill leading to upper Gibsons? Yes, we will be offering rides up the hill to people who pre-book and pay $5 in advance to reserve their ride. We’ll send out more info about this in future emails to registered participants. If you have any questions about this, please email heather.anderson@transportationchoices.ca . Where do I park? Parking is available at the Sunshine Coast Credit Union in Gibsons (985 Gibsons Way, Gibsons). There is no other designated parking. Please do not park on shoulders or other roadways that will interfere with cyclists. There is NO parking available at Persephone. Can I drive my car instead? Can I ride my e-bike? Yes, absolutely! We welcome e-bike users to participate. As with any situation where e-bikes and non e-bikes are riding together, we ask that all participants remain conscientious of their speeds and passing distances for the well-being of all road users. This is an event to promote active transportation so we would ask you not to drive as part of this event for safety reasons. There will be hundreds of cyclists on the roads where vendors are located that day and it would be better to keep cars separated from all those bikes as much as possible. We ask motorists to watch out for the hundreds of cyclists on the roads in upper Gibsons during the event and exercise patience and caution when they encounter cyclists. Do I have to register to participate? Yes, registration is required. As part of our efforts to keep everybody safe, we require all participants to read and sign our rider waiver to ensure you have all of the necessary information needed to participate in the event. What kind of safety measures will be in place to protect cyclists? We will have two managed crossings to help cyclists cross high-traffic areas. These crossings will be when crossing Highway 101 at the Roberts Creek turnoff (Hwy 101 at Highland Road) as well as at the intersection near Persephone (Hwy 101 at North Road/Stewart Rd). We will also have volunteer cyclists patrolling the routes to help people find where they’re going and ensure that cyclists all follow the rules of the road. As well, safety and info contact numbers will be supplied to all participants and the local authorities will be alerted to our event. Is this event safe for young children? This is a family-friendly activity and we encourage you to bring your children if they are experienced bike users or are being transported in a bike trailer or child seat on an adult bike. Most of the venues are on country roads, with some accessible only by riding through the town of Gibsons or for a short ride on the 101 highway just outside of town. Just be aware that ⚠️ participating cyclists will be sharing the roads with cars ⚠️, so only bring your kids if you’re comfortable with having them on bikes with larger vehicles driving past. Design & graphics by The Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle is brought to you by TraC, a local member-based active transportation group. TraC’s mission is to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting more active and sustainable transportation alternatives to private vehicles, including cycling, walking, and transit. If you care about making it easier for all Sunshine Coast residents to get to where they’re going without always having to use a car, please consider becoming a member! Join TraC

Get involved Current volunteer openings Do you feel passionate about active transportation and climate change? Become a TraC volunteer! Please contact us if any of the opportunities below interest you. Pender Harbour Rep Champion Pender Harbour active transportation issues Present occasionally to board Attend meetings with relevant local government representatives 1-2 hours per month Event volunteers Help organize specific events, e.g. Slow Food cycle, musical night rides, bike scavenger hunt, bike valet, etc. Attend planning meeting(s). ~4-5 hours per event Active advocacy Participate in monthly road sweeping and other cycle safety work. 1-2 hours per month Schools Liaison Liaise with schools, PACs and parents on active transportation issues. Support schools with resources, advice, etc. Update board occasionally. One hour per week (could be a shared position). Bike Valet Pick up bike valet supplies and set up at event. Store bikes and give out tickets. Return bikes when picked up. Take down bike valet set-up. 3-4 hours per event. Bike Tune-ups Perform free bike tune-ups at community events. Set up and take down bike tune-up tent. Contact us!

Sunshine Coast Car Free Day (Car Free on Cowrie) happens September 6th, 2024 in Sechelt. Join us for the Sunshine Coast's Car Free Day Get ready to embrace the freedom of the open road—without the cars! Join us for Car Free on Cowrie, an exhilarating celebration of community and fun! On September 6th, 2025, Cowrie Street will transform into a car-free haven, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore vibrant Cowrie Street in a whole new way. This is more than just a fun day out—it’s a chance to appreciate our shared environment and to strengthen our community bonds. So, leave the car behind, grab your bike, put on your walking shoes, and come celebrate with us! Event Details Date Time Location Who's it for What Why Cost September 6th, 2025 12pm-4pm Cowrie Street in Sechelt Everyone! There'll be fun for all ages. This is a family-friendly event. Car Free on Cowrie is a community-based, volunteer-run event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, which closes a busy street to car traffic and sets up a day-long community festival to promote active transportation and public spaces. It is similar to other Car Free Days held around the world. Highlights of Car Free on Cowrie include: live music by Them Ordinary Things Pedal & Polish bike show beer + cider garden bike valet (easy bike parking) free bike tune-ups food trucks bike polo crokinole and pickleball kids activities lots more It's an opportunity to see Cowrie Street transform from a busy traffic corridor into a vibrant public space filled with music, art, and people connecting. Attendance is free! Food and drinks will be sold by vendors. The Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle is brought to you by TraC, a local member-based active transportation group. TraC’s mission is to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting more active and sustainable transportation alternatives to private vehicles, including cycling, walking, and transit. If you care about making it easier for all Sunshine Coast residents to get to where they’re going without always having to use a car, please consider becoming a member! Join TraC

Past Events Car Free Day 2025 No cars on Cowrie for a day! Read More Slow Food Cycle 2025 All-ages event giving tourists and residents alike the change to cycle to local farms in Upper Gibsons in a community-focused Sunday in July. Read More Car Free Day 2024 No cars on Cowrie for a day! Read More Slow Food Cycle 2024 All-ages event giving tourists and residents alike the change to cycle to local farms in Upper Gibsons in a community-focused Sunday in July. Read More