To encourage residents to shop at local businesses and venture out by bike, The City of Vancouver is hosting “Bike To Shop” from August 13th - August 21rst, 2022. This week-long celebration aims to promote knowledge & instill confidence in people who may be new to cycling & shopping by bike.
Neighbourhoods taking part include Strathcona, Downtown Vancouver, Kits on Broadway, East Village, Wesbrook Village, UBC Point Grey in Vancouver, Steveston in Richmond, and Austin Heights in Coquitlam.
Shopping local for diverse food delights, unusual gifts, housewares, apparel, books, flowers, art, music, sporting goods, craft beer / cider, homemade toys… is fun & convenient when done by bike!
Register for Access to Free Promotions, Sweet Deals, Links to Resources & Network with a Community of People throughout Vancouver and surrounding regions.
Resources include safe cycling tips, route planning, secure bike parking facilities, and how-to demonstrations for easy bike carriage via panniers, baskets, and backpacks.
Zygg Subscription Ebikes is providing a free one day rental for participants of the Bike to Shop program. The rental hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bike must be returned by 5:00 p.m. Our liability policy, as well as this registration form, must be filled out prior to pickup.
To receive the free e-bike rental, riders must show up to the Zygg Vancouver Shop at 397 Alexander Street, with both forms filled out, and their eventbrite ticket for Bike to Shop. Zygg’s rider experience team will make sure you know all the features of the bike and are confident to ride away & enjoy!
Register your business and get Tips on How to Attract New Customers.
Some tips to make Shopping By Bike or Ebike a breeze:
Plan Your Day & Your Route : Pick out some key destinations, then leave plenty of time to explore beyond that, before you set out. Know the weather forecast, and any closures or construction delays. Take your time. No rush.
Dress For The Weather : Waterproof shells or Rain Ponchos are your friend, especially in windy & wet Vancouver intervals. Comfortable shoes for riding, then browsing, are a must.
Take A Load Off : Let your bike’s frame do the work. Make sure you have a basket or bike rack to support saddle-bags or panniers. The easier it is, the more great stuff you can bring home. Every Zygg subscription ebike model has a solid rear bike rack for attaching your loot!
Here are some cool items, sourced locally, to get you started:
Rain Gear:
City Cycle at 648 Hornby and 1344 Burrard (located near both Stanley Park and Granville Island) is a one-stop-shop for cycling enthusiasts. Check out their stylish jackets and shells by Gore for men & women and rain pants.
Comfortable Shoes:
Steed Cycles at 969 Marine Drive in North Van has hip, everyday, dual-purpose walking & cycling shoes by Crank Brothers, Five Ten, Ride Concepts and Shimano.
Panniers and Baskets:
JV Bike Shop is an independent bicycle store located in the heart of downtown Vancouver at 329 Expo Boulevard. Besides a line of great bikes, repairs & bike rentals, they have cool gear! Must-haves are their waterproof, lightweight & practical panniers from Basil, EVO and Axiom. They also stock backpacks and messenger bags by Brook and Basil, and lots of baskets to fit every type of bike frame, and rear-rack.
And, The Spotted By Locals, Vancouver site is chalk-full of informative, real-person reviews forterrific, local finds throughout Vancity.
Don’t miss out! Register today for #ShopByBike, Vancouver and start planning your pursuits with a group of friends. #cyclevancouver #vancitybike #gobybikebc #ridevancouver #vancouvercycling #vancouvercyclist