Event Listing

Friday June 1

Saturday June 2

2012 AIDS Ride for Africa bike-a-thon (formerly the Bike2CapAIDS)

Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

By: Anya WalshRegister for the 2012 AIDS Ride for Africa bike-a-thon (formerly the Bike2CapAIDS) in Vancouver today!!! Come on out to enjoy a beautiful bike ride through Vancouver followed by live African music and a BBQ at Trout Lake Park on Saturday, June 2 2012. All proceeds of AIDSRide4Africa benefit the Canada Africa Partnership on AIDS (CAP/AIDS) as well as nine other Canadian organizations working to support HIV&AIDS projects in African communities. Together we can support Africa communities to overcome HIV&AIDS!

The Great Pedalheads Treasure Hunt

Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: May 27, June 2, June 9, June 10

By: Pedalheads Bike CampsWHEN AND WHERE? The Great Pedalheads™ Treasure Hunt will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. You don’t have to be there right at 10:00am. It will take about an hour to complete the hunt, so anytime before 12:00pm is great! Pt. Grey, Jericho Beach, May 27 Coquitlam, Blue Mountain Park, June 2 North Vancouver, Princess Park, June 9 Langley, Alex Hope Elementary, June 10 WHAT? There will be lots of riding, activities and prizes for all ages. The hunt will take approximately one hour so bring your bikes and your helmet (trikes, training wheels and run bikes welcome [more...]

Sunday June 3

Bike!Bike! Bike Building Party

Sunday, June 3, 2012, 11:00am - 6:00pm

By: UBC Bike CoopWe will be building more bikes for the up-comming Bike!Bike! event. There will be suprises + Free FOOD ! Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar: http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/ ============================== Bike! Bike! is an international annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle projects and initiatives. It is an opportunity for people across North America and beyond to come together to learn, network, share, affirm, and explore. Bike! Bike! is hosted by a different bike project each year, bringing folks to new cities to teach & learn how bicycles can work in their communities. The conference itself consists of [more...]

Yoga for Cyclists

Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

By: Charlotte HerstLoosen your legs, hips, back and shoulders in this workshop lovingly designed for cyclists! Charlotte will guide you toward better riding alignment, and teach you how to relieve angry lower backs, shell-shocked hips, irate thighs, wandering kneecaps and stringy hamstrings. Charlotte Herst (200hr + 250hr Anusara + 80hr Hot RYT) sings with the Vancouver Cantata Singers and enjoys riding (doing yoga on) her bike, geeking out over Shakespeare, wearing skirts and eating blackcurrants. Put Yoga in your paniers, and pre-register for a spot! Call: 604-708-8369 to reserve your spot! Or e-mail infounityyoga.ca. $25 The Studio: http://unityyoga.ca/

Monday June 4

Tuesday June 5

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]

Wednesday June 6

UBC Bike Coop Women's Night

Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: UBC Bike CoopWhen: Wednesday June 6th, 6pm-9pm Where: The Bike Kitchen Cost: $5-$10 Sliding Scale. No one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/268545263243683/ ***If you want to participate in Bike Co-op events and do not identify as a woman please come to one of our FREE volunteer nights that happen EVERY Tuesday from 6-9pm where everyone is welcome, including men, women and all other gender identities. Thank you for your support.*** We are working towards making our space more inviting for women wishing to learn more about bicycles. Wednesday the 6th of June from 6pm to 9pm is Women’s [more...]

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Pedal DepotLadies fix your bike night at The Pedal Depot. Come learn to fix your bike with a bunch of great ladies. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. $6 to $18 dollars per hour. This is a trans-inclusive space. Hosted at Our Community Bikes or Pedal Depot:. Call to confirm location: 604-708-4992 Why create a women only space? – Because Feminism is not a dirty word and sexism is a problem based on power – Because there is power in the hierarchy of knowledge and sexism is a problem based on power – Because the knowledge of mechanics has been historically [more...]

Thursday June 7

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, June 7, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

By: PEDALOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the workshop is for individuals interested in learning in a more structured, classroom like way. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We generally believe that a class of 6 people is the ideal size for effective hands-on learning with a qualified mechanic. The cost is $40 per person which must [more...]