Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday June 3

Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - August

By: Henry HWe 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. Distance is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required.

Bike Maintenance 101

Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - July

By: MEC LangleyNew to bike maintenance? Then this is the Clinic for you! Topics covered: 1. Bike parts and their function 2. Diagnosing Problems 3. Basic Maintenance (e.g. fix a flat) No need to bring your own bike. Cost is $10.00.

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: North Van OCLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Wednesday evenings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1-2 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

June First Wednesday of the Month Cruise

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7, leave at around 8 pm

By: RikkTime again for the First Wednesday of the Month Ride! Carrying on the tradition of Rod's World Famous Wednesday Cruiser Ride – Can't Miss It! Meet up at the Pat Pub for 7ish – bring your bikes inside, there's plenty of room! We roll out at around 8:00, or something like that… 😉 Rides go April – September and may continue through the winter if the rain stays away…

Thursday June 4

Richmond Wine Tour

Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10:00am

Repeats: First Thursdays

By: Barry BogartVela has done this before but I did it with the Van Bike Meetup before then. Cambie bridge to winery #1 on River Road, down #7 to winery #2 on Westminister Hwy bike trail, than backtrack to Sidaway for Winery #3 near the dyke. Then along the Dyke to #3, #2, whatever to get back. Date is TENTATIVE. Weekday most likely.

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, June 4, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

By: NicolaJoin us for our weekly Bike Maintenance 101 clinic! These clinics are best suited to beginners who are new to bike maintenance. In our session you will learn about bike parts and their functions, how to diagnose problems and perform basic maintenance, how to fix a flat tire, and when to bring your bike in for more major repairs. Furthermore these sessions are the perfect foundation for our Bike Maintenance 201 clinics. These are $20 each and continue with more in depth information and advanced tuning skills. You DO NOT need to bring your bike.

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, June 4, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

By: MEC VancouverThese clinics are best suited to beginners who are new to bike maintenance. In our session you will learn the anatomy of the bike, diagnosing a problem, basic maintenance, fixing a flat tire, and when to bring your bike in for more major repairs. Cost is $10.00 These sessions are the perfect foundation for our Bike Maintenance 201 clinics. The Bike Maintenance 201 clinics are $20 each, and they continue with more in depth information and advanced tuning skills.

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyA weekly follow the leader adventure ride where the leader changes like the weather, but we ride regardless; all year round. Casual ride and no one gets left behind. BYO~whatever means fun times for you.

Friday June 5

Seawall Summer Cycles

Friday, June 5, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: First and Third Friday and Saturday of every month

By: Rudy PospisilI am a Firefighter cycling around the globe for charity. I train weekends cycling and love to cycle with or introduce cyclists to the sport of cycling on our Stanley Park Seawall. Its 1st and 3rd Fridays and Saturdays each month through the summer staring June 13 . Meeting at 10 AM at the rowing club on the seawall. Helmet and bike required easy rides good for beginners as well. Aprox 2 hours. Email to confirm attendance rudypospisil75hotmail.com www.firefightercycle.com is my website

Saturday June 6

MEC Bikefest North Shore 2015

Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10:00am - 6:00pm

By: Cate WagstaffeWe love bikes, and we're throwing a party in their honour. Come join the fun and connect with your local cycling community. You can try out gear, test ride a new bike, browse exhibitors' booths, score deals at the MEC Bikeswap, or learn skills at a bike clinic. There'll also be bike races, performers, games, prizes, entertainment, food vendors, kids' activities and a beer garden! Bring your bike, your family, and your riding buddies, and embrace the awesomeness on wheels.

Seawall Summer Cycles

Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: First and Third Friday and Saturday of every month

Logan's Run Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:00pm. Meet Noon, Shotgun start at 1pm

By: LoganShotgun start at 1:00 – every man, woman and baby for themselves! Or teams up to 3 if that's yer speed. Going from here to there to everywhere in between! Last year, it took all day to get through the race, so bring your 'A' game!

Sunday June 7

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, June 7, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: NicolaLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Sunday mornings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, June 7, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Sunday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 90 minutes. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MEC VancouverCome join us for a fun and free ride through Vancouver! Each week we will take you on a tour through some of the best road-riding the city has to offer. Rides will be tailored to suit the abilities and comfort levels of those in attendance. Bring a friend or come out to make a friend who loves riding as much as you do! We started offering rides for beginners as well as intermediate riders, ranging from 20-60km. Please note, you must bring your own bike and all related cycling gear to the meet-up ride! Please come prepared with the [more...]

MEC Bikefest North Shore 2015

Sunday, June 7, 2015, 10:00am - 4:00pm

East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Sunday

Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: JeffSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. Court time for new players is prioritized, although regulars will be on hand to provide loaner gear and nerd out about polo. You can play a few non-competitive games of pick-up, or just to say hi and check things out. Bring your friends, too! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]

Monday June 8

CANCELED: Maintenance Mondays

Was: Monday, June 8, 2015, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: Bike KitchenJoin us on on sunny Mondays in front of the Bike Kitchen for our weekly maintenance night! We'll be listening to some sweet tunes and maybe even blending some beverages. See you there! P.S. If it's raining, Maintenance Mondays will be cancelled.

Tuesday June 9

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Tuesday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1 hr -90 min. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner. Rad!