Event Listing – Velopalooza

Monday July 2

Morning Mass

Monday, July 2, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

Recumbent Revelry

Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10:30am

By: Ron RichingsRecumbent riders get together with others of their kind to ride and talk about 'bents. The good, the not so, and the strange. Don't have a recumbent yet, but bent curious? Come on along and see what the fuss is all about. Hint: Can you ride your diamond frame for several hours and honestly say that nothing hurts? Many bent riders can…

Bicycle Buddha Ride

Monday, July 2, 2012, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Meet at 1:00, intro at 1:15, leaving at 1:30 sharp.

By: Red Sara and Bicycle Buddha"In order to ride the path, you must become the path itself." Explore cycling as meditation on this casual ride to discover some of the buddha's East Van hangouts. A tasty plate of various dharma flavours both western and Asian, from ancient tradition to contemporary free-style. No experience or familiarity with formal buddhism required, just bring your bike and a little curiosity. Tea and snack provided. The ride will finish close to its starting place, by 5:00 pm.

Seven Deadly Sins Ride

Monday, July 2, 2012 at 1:30pm

By: Ron RichingsRide will have seven stops. At each stop some riders will act out, or tell a personal story about one of the sins: wrath, greed, sloth, pride, envy, lust and gluttony. Gluttony will likely be the last stop. Although lust may be the end of the line for some…

Potluck Picnic Ride

Monday, July 2, 2012, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

By: VelopaloozaFinish off Velopalooza — and your long weekend — in bike style with a leisurely ride to the 6pm picnic at the south end of Trout Lake. Bring food to share, and plan for fun. Time to share all your stories about this year's Velopalooza.

Potluck Picnic Finale

Monday, July 2, 2012 at 6:00pm

By: VelopaloozaFinish off Velopalooza — and your long weekend — with a picnic at the south end of Trout Lake. Bring food to share, and plan for fun. Time to share all your stories about this year's Velopalooza.

Tuesday July 3

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 3, 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 July 4

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Henry HVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) members zip around the edges of Vancouver. Starting from Canada Place we climb to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, then along Beach to Science World, across to Kits, and out to UBC and back home along the bike routes of Kits. A fast, but friendly ride with several stops to collect everyone. The distance traveled is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Rain or shine. Tours will leave promptly at 6 pm so we recommend all riders arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in June 20 - 30, every Wednesday in July - September 1 - 19

By: Art WheelersThe Art Wheelers are guided bicycle led art tours that explore Vancouver’s vibrant collection of public art along the city’s dedicated bike lanes. Join us and take in works of public art from Vancouver City's Public Art Program and the Vancouver Biennale that are installed along the seawall. Summer 2012 tours run from Coal Harbour to Olympic Village every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm from June 20- September 19. The cost is $20 per person and registration for each week is limited. You can make a reservation at http://www.artwheelers.com/p/reservations_11.html

UBC Bike Coop Women's Night

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: UBC Bike Co-opCost: $5-$10 Sliding Scale. No one is turned away for lack of funds. We are working towards making our space more inviting for women wishing to learn more about bicycles. Wednesday the 4th of July from 6pm to 9pm is Women’s Night at the Bike Kitchen once again! The space is for self identified women and is trans inclusive. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/243495552436145/ ***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 [more...]

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, July 4, 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 July 5

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, July 5, 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...]

Friday July 6

Saturday July 7

open air CINEMA - impromptu style

Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9:00pm

By: Saw-monster & Monkey WrenchA sit down screening of VELO palooza clips and other bike shorts. If you have a velopalooza clip bring it on your laptop or memory/flash stick/drive and we'll definitely screen it. Bring some food if you'd like and we'll have some POPcorn and tea happening. Don't forget to invite your friends !!! RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/454495637908612/ Special Thanks To: The Bike Kitchen http://thebikekitchen.com/ The Bike Co-op http://bikecoop.ca/ Velopalooza http://velopalooza.ca/current-calendar/ KickStand https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kickstand/208498172512232

Sunday July 8

Sea to Sky Trail Challenge

Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 9:00am

By: Great ExplorationsRide from Whistler to Squamish on the Sea to Sky Trail on a supported event on Sunday, July 8. It's one of the finer mountain bike trails in British Columbia and if you like intermediate trails and can manage 60 km it will be the best ride of your summer! Register here: Info and to register : http://great-explorations.com/trips/canada/cyclingevents/seatosky.asp

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 8, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: VBCVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) weekly leisure ride each Sunday morning at 10. We’ll average 15-20km per hour following bike routes around Vancouver, going to Iona Island or crossing to the North Shore. The ride will go 30-50 km with a coffee break somewhere in the middle. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.