Event Listing

Wednesday July 3

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 5:30pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloPlease invite all the new & aspiring players ! Soft serve Wednesday (around 6pm) is your chance to take your first steps & get your POLO started. 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! You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided as well. TV: https://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/learning-to-play-bike-polo/ WEB: www.evbp.ca

OCB WTQ Night

Wednesday, July 3, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Our Community BikesTwice a month Our Community Bikes (OCB) open our doors after hours to women, trans and queer identifying people to use the shop. It’s a welcoming space for people who may feel less comfortable in the male dominated realms of cycling and mechanics. At WTQ night tool and stand rental are free! Just bring your bike down and our mechanics will be on hand to support you with your repair.

Thursday July 4

BC Commuter Challenge Wrap-up Party

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

By: Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)After a whirlwind week of commuting, the results are in! All of us at Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (#BEST) are excited to share some stories, socialize and present some well-deserved awards. Mark your calendars for another legendary #BCCommuterChallenge Wrap-Up Party! . . . . . __________________________________________ WHERE: Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, [more...]

BC Commuter Challenge Wrap-up Party

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

By: Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)After a whirlwind week of commuting, the results are in! All of us at Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (#BEST) are excited to share some stories, socialize and present some well-deserved awards. Mark your calendars for another legendary #BCCommuterChallenge Wrap-Up Party! . . . . . __________________________________________ WHERE: Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, [more...]

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyThis weekly ride will take you places you've never been before in a casual, follow the leader kind of way. All levels welcome, all encouraged; we go as fast as our slowest rider and no one gets left behind! We ride rain or shine, all year round, every Thursday. Anywhere from 6 to 30 riders, BRS is a weekly adventure built for good convo, steady peddling and roads less travelled and/or well loved. Going into it's 7th year, BRS boldly bikes on full of enthusiastic smiles, plenty of laughs and good times. BYO whatever spells a fantastic bike ride for [more...]

Friday July 5

3rd Annual Summer Bike Rave

Friday, July 5, 2019, 8:30pm - 12:30am

By: Vyvify / Party4HealthBikes, lights, music and dancing. All night long A true Vancouver tradition. Join the newsletter for updates: http://eepurl.com/cMVUd1 YOU ARE ABOUT TO JOIN THE VYVETRIBE ? To Vyve (vie-ve) //: to be filled with electrifying aliveness by means of human connection alone, typically involving dancing, singing, and laughing in a large group. ? CODE OF CELEBRATION Active Engagement: We are in the here and now. Natural Euphoria: We practice healthy ways to activate the same brain pathways as drugs and alcohol. Community: We spark vitality, exhilaration, and connection in each other. We are not competing for fun. Respect: We behave [more...]

Saturday July 6

Let’s Pretend It’s BRS!

Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 8:00pm

By: Terminal City Ridershttps://terminalcityriders.ca/events/lets-pretend-its-brs/ here’s another crew in town who likes to fly around on two wheels through our streets and fields, pedals pushed with glee, we’d love to have you join our spree and ride this Saturday evening, BRS styles! Gather at Dude Chillin’ at 8 and we’ll play pick the leader, easy, make no mistake, we’ll take you places you’ve never been and you’ll have fun without even trying. All are welcome. No one gets left behind. We go as fast as our slowest rider. Bring yourselves, your friends, your trusted glider. Whoop whoop! Bike Rides Society on a Saturday! Can’t [more...]

Sunday July 7

Commercial Drive Car Free Day 2019

Sunday, July 7, 2019, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

By: Car Free Day VancouverThe 15th Annual Car Free Day Commercial Drive Festival is gearing up for an amazing community celebration. Spanning Grandview to Venables, the 15 block long fest will feature 12 Stages and Performance tents with amazing local artists, dancers, and performers, two Family Fun Zones, Roller Boogie, free yoga, a Healing Garden, over 300 amazing local artisans, vendors & community groups, and delicious food straight from the Drive. There will be tonnes of activities for all ages! STAGES, ZONES, ARTISTS, VENDORS AND FOOD! GETTING THERE: We encourage attendees to walk, cycle or transit to Car Free Day festivities. CONNECT WITH US [more...]

Vancouver Wheelmen Vintage Cruise

Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 12:30pm

By: Terminal City Riders https://terminalcityriders.ca/events/vancouver-wheelmen-vintage-cruise/ It’s back! This year the Vancouver Wheelmen are returning to their once-a-year Vintage ride – all bikes are welcome but this is definitely a Vintage Preferred event. From the finest show queen down to the rusty crusty, bring out your bikes for this once-a-year treat!

OCB Volunteer Orientation

Sunday, July 7, 2019, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: First Sunday of every month

By: OCBInterested in learning more about bikes? Or maybe you already know plenty about yer bicycle and want to get your hands working on more bikes?? Well come over and get orientated on how to get involved in our hella rad space! No need to sign up, just roll up at 6:30pm. All humans are welcome, adult and youth. You will get an overview of space, learn a bit about how OCB works, and how being a volunteer benefits you and the community. After your orientation, you can sign up for volunteer shifts – ( http://signup.com/go/tK9rVR ).

Monday July 8

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, July 8, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Pedals for the People (PftP) program was created by Our Community Bikes with the aim of increasing access to bicycles and bike repair for those who experience barriers to affordable forms of transportation. Through the help of volunteers and donors, we refurbish bikes and give them to low-income and marginalized people for free or for a sliding scale donation. Come to the Bike Kitchen’s Monday night volunteer night to help us build and repair bikes for Pedals for the People. Volunteers also help us build and repair bikes for our Bici Libre program and the Kids Bike Library on [more...]

Tuesday July 9

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

By: Kickstand and Our Community BikesBike Club is a FREE drop-in bicycle mechanics program based out of Kickstand Community Bike Shop for people aged 12-19 years old based in East Van on Unceded Coast Salish Territories. Bike Club is a collaboration between Our Community Bikes ( Pedal Society) and Kickstand. At Bike Club, Teens can: -get FREE support servicing their bicycles -volunteer in exchange for a bike if they do not yet have one -learn bike mechanics skills -hang out in a supportive community atmosphere WOOHOO! Funding provided by the Province of BC and Coast Capital Savings

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and 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! There’s no need to sign up beforehand, just drop in. All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner.

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

By: KickstandWe are inviting people who identify as women, gender queer and trans* to our fun filled bike mechanics nights on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Our community is working towards being a radically inclusive space and with that in mind we are excited to host these evenings for individuals who have not traditionally been a dominant part of the bike industry. The nights will be facilitated by bike mechanics and volunteers who are also female or gender variant. We strive to create a safer space where learning, positive vibes and fun happens! On these evenings, SHOP TIME [more...]