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- Win prizes!
Win an Exodus Travels cycling adventure in Croatia
There are hundreds of prizes available to British Columbians across the province who GoByBike May 29 to June 4, and log their rides at . The grand prize is a cycling adventure in Croatia, provided by Exodus Travels. Dr. Sean Maurice from Prince George won Spring GoByBike Week 2021香蕉视频直播檚 Exodus Travels grand prize bike trip in Croatia, and recently got back from the memorable trip with his partner.
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Participate in GoByBike Week May 29 - June 4
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When participants log rides, they can see how many kilograms of greenhouse gases they save by cycling instead of driving a motor vehicle. Last year 55,382 GoByBike Week participants logged over 2.2 million kilometres and saved 489,140 kilograms of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere!
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