Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday June 4

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Wednesday evening is our beginners ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 6pm. This ride is a great ride for beginners to learn the skills required to ride in a group, get comfortable on their bike and simply have fun. The pace is approx. 20km/hour and the ride is a no-drop ride so no one is left behind. If you are interested in [more...]

Thursday June 5

World Environment Day

Thursday, June 5, 2014, 12:30am - 12:30pm. All day event

By: United NationsBy resolution 2994(XXVII) of 15 December 1972, the UN's General Assembly designated 5 June as World Environment Day, to deepen public awareness of the need to preserve and enhance the environment. That date was chosen because it was the opening day of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (in Stockholm, 1972), which led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). For more information, visit http://www.unep.org/wed or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Environment_Day

FFF

Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 6:00pm. Meet at 6, Ride at 6:30

By: Das RoostermoonsterFahrrad Film Farm Join the rooster to a leisurely Fahrrad fahren to a farm for a collective film viewing. https://www.facebook.com/events/246870408852813/

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride at 8:20

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: friends of BRSBike Rides Society is about having a great time. We're in Vancouver to get people together to ride bikes and have some fun. Join us!! fb group (most active): http://www.facebook.com/groups/BikeRidesSociety/ fb

Friday June 6

DIY Soundbike Ride Vol. 3 - featuring Freestyle Focus Group

Friday, June 6, 2014, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

By: Amy Biker Walker and George RahiThe return of the funtastic DIY Soundbike show and tell ride!!! All DIY bike sound systems are welcome. Join us for our third year as we invite YOU to bring your original BIKE + AUDIO creations on a friendly ride / hip hop jam / dance party. In 2011 & 2012 we saw and heard big, small, simple, complex, slick and tricked out or made completely from salvaged materials! This year: a leisurely route around the seawall and, as usual, an interactive hip-hop jam with Professor Prawns & Count Snackula of Freestyle Focus Group (FFG)… IMPORTANT: If you are bringing [more...]

Midnight Mystery

Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11:30pm. Meet at 11:30pm, Ride at Midnight.

By: Black KatSee you in your dream. https://www.facebook.com/events/651108328300951/

Saturday June 7

West Point Cycles - Group Training Ride

Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Saturday morning is our group training ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. If you are planning to ride a Fondo, a charity ride or just looking to keep up with the group, this ride offers a faster pace and longer distance. Its a great way to ride into shape or improve your fitness with a group of people with similar goals. [more...]

Scotiabank MS Bike Tour - Fraser Valley Grape Escape

Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 9:00am. 2 day bike tour of the Fraser Valley, begins June 7, ends June 8

By: Jason HulbertCyclists spend 2 days pedaling through the scenic Fraser Valley visiting award winning wineries and the ever popular Krause Berry Farms. On the evening of Saturday, June 7, join us for our annual themed dinner and dance! We’ll be serving up a delicious buffet dinner accompanied by some fantastic live entertainment. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Collect pledges to be eligible for fundraising rewards. Riders must raise a minimum of $300 in order to take part in the event. Money raised supports MS research and vital services for people living with MS in BC. Use the promo [more...]

Vancouver Farmers Market, Saturdays at Trout Lake

Saturday, June 7, 2014, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You pick your time. Market is open from 9am to 2pm.

Repeats: Every Saturday in May - October

By: El RocoYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 10 – October 18, 2014 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location: <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m>>

2014 MEC Bikefest North Shore

Saturday, June 7, 2014, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 7 - 8

By: MECWe 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, entertainment, food vendors, beer garden and kids’ activities. Bring your bike, your family, and your riding buddies, and embrace the awesomeness of wheels. Location – MEC Bikefest North Shore is being held at Inter River Park In North Vancouver. It is a beautiful outdoor venue across [more...]

Logan's Run Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 12:00pm. Meet at 12 noon, the hunt starts at 1:00!

By: LoganShotgun start at 1:00 – every man, woman and baby for themselves! Or teams up to 3 if that's yer speed. Meet at Patterson SkyTrain Station and head west…

Ride to Proops

Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 5:30pm. we ride at 6pm

By: Pompadour ParadeJoin us for a leisurely ride from Trout Lake to Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam (about 20km) where we will go see Greg Proops and Ryan Stiles be hilarious on a couch (details here: http://www.hardrockcasinovancouver.com/?post_type=event&p=3178 ). Tickets start at $35 and there aren't too many left… so get yours today. Other options include joining us for the ride only (most of the ride will be along the Central Valley Greenway), or joining us for the ride and going gambling, or taking transit there (if it's really rainy out we will probably put our bikes on the sky train). There is [more...]

Dead Baby Bikes Monthly Club Ride

Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7 ride at 8.

Repeats: First Saturday of every month

By: DB SHUThe Vancouver chapter of Dead Baby Bikes hosts a group ride around the city. Choppers, Tallbikes and Freakbikes are encouraged, not required. BYOB – we make multiple stops during our ride for refreshments.

Sunday June 8

West Point Cycles - Social Ride

Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Sunday mornings ride is our social ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. This ride is great for anyone looking for a good time on the road and non-competitive atmosphere. The ride travels at a “conversational pace” that is generally flat or rolling and the pace is approx. 25km/hour. The duration is approx. 3 1/2 hours. If you are interested in any [more...]

MEC NVAN Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECLike 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. Rider Gear Requirements: Approved helmet Front and rear lights Spare tube or patch kit Pump or CO2 inflator Multitool or allen key set Water bottle/Snack Appropriate clothing for the weather If you have any questions please contact Nicola at nicola.gildersleevemec.ca or call 604-990-4417

Island City, by Bike Tour

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 9:30am - 1:30pm

By: Joan CaravanFree, family-oriented guided rides exploring some of Richmond's on-street and off-street bike routes. Bike check at 9:30 am. Long ride (24.5 km) leaves at 10:00 am. Short ride (9 km) leaves at 11:00 am. Reconvene for refreshments and raffle prize draw.

MEC Advanced Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free advanced group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all road cyclists who are in training for the big cycling events and want a challenging ride every week. This ride is all about hill climbing, power development and increasing your ride pace! All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by two advanced road-riding MEC staff members Must be an intermediate/advanced road cyclist(no commuters or other type of bikes) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

MEC Touring Meet-up Ride

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 9:30am - 11:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free touring group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all types of riding levels who want a challenging workout but are not a competitive road cyclist. This ride is all about a scenic ride around the city that will give you a good Sunday morning workout. All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by one cyclist MEC staff member For beginner cyclists(commuters or other type of bikes welcome) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

2014 MEC Bikefest North Shore

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 7 - 8

Seawall Summer Cycles

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 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

Vancouver Farmers Market, Sundays at Kitsilano Community Centre

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 10:00am - 2:00pm. You pick your time. Market is open from 10am to 2pm.

Repeats: Every Sunday in May - October

By: El RocoKitsilano Farmers Market Sundays, May 11 – October 19, 2014 10am – 2pm each week 2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre. Here's a map link: <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=10th+avenue+and+larch+street,+vancouver,+bc+canada&sll=49.281744,-123.129126&sspn=0.010078,0.025384&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr>

Monday June 9

Dude Chilling Ride

Monday, June 9, 2014 at 8:30pm. Dude Chilling KIckball Ribe

By: GermainCome on a chill ride with us. Look for a bunch of chill people playing kickball. Ride will loop around town. Maybe end up at the FOX for ice cream social? Meet at Guelph aka Dude Chilling Park Chill?

Tuesday June 10

Bike To Drum

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 4:00pm. Meet at 4, Ride at 4:30

By: Saw-monsterMusical bike ride around the sea wall to drum circle at 3rd beach https://www.facebook.com/events/255131394680609/